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Florence E. Hawn
October 23, 2012
Florence E. Hawn, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born September 14, 1923 in Onawa, Iowa; daughter of Harry and Bessie Butcher. She moved to Rockford in 1940 where she met and married Gordon Hawn on They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Gordons passing in 2008. Florence was proud...
Florence Hawn
October 23, 2012
Florence E. Hawn, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; She was born September 14, 1923 in Onawa, Iowa; daughter of Harry and Bessie Butcher.nbsp; She moved to Rockford in 1940 where she met and married Gordon Hawn on They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Gordons passing in 2008.nbsp; Florence was proud...
Joseph Snoy
October 22, 2012
Joseph B. Joe Snoy, 90, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, at Bickford House surrounded by his loving family.nbsp; He was born at home on October 25, 1921, in Bridgeport, Ohio to Joseph and Ursula (Strauss) Snoy.nbsp; He graduated with honors from Bridgeport High School in 1939, where he was a member of the allOhio high school band.nbsp; He...
Emily Weeden
October 22, 2012
Emily Helena Weeden, 70, of Rockford, went to be with her Jesus on October 22, 2012, peacefully with her friends by her side. Emily was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on Feb 28, 1942. Emilys sweet spirit always shined through with her love of friends, animals, and her Jesus. She had a giggle that was contagious and always made you...
Emily H. Weeden
October 22, 2012
Emily Helena Weeden, 70, of Rockford, went to be with her Jesus on October 22, 2012, peacefully with her friends by her side. Emily was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on Feb 28, 1942. Emilys sweet spirit always shined through with her love of friends, animals, and her Jesus. She had a giggle that was contagious and always made you...
Dorothy M. Ferwerda
October 22, 2012
Dorothy Mae Ferwerda, 91, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, in P.A. Peterson Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 2, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur Johnson and Ora (Carey) Long. Dorothy married Donald Ferwerda in Beloit, Wisconsin on December 23, 1939. He predeceased her on September 16, 1980.Survived by her daughters, Jorgiann (Chester)...
Joseph B. Snoy
October 22, 2012
Joseph B. "Joe" Snoy, 90, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, at Bickford House surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home on October 25, 1921, in Bridgeport, Ohio to Joseph and Ursula (Strauss) Snoy. He graduated with honors from Bridgeport High School in 1939, where he was a member of the allOhio high school band. He...
Dorothy Ferwerda
October 22, 2012
Dorothy Mae Ferwerda, 91, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, in P.A. Peterson Home surrounded by her loving family.nbsp; She was born April 2, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur Johnsonnbsp; andnbsp; Ora (Carey) Long.nbsp; Dorothy married Donald Ferwerda in Beloit, Wisconsin on December 23, 1939.nbsp; He predeceased her on September 16, 1980.Survived by her daughters, Jorgiann (Chester)...
Norbert A. Kiefer
October 20, 2012
Norbert A. Kiefer, 80, of Rockford died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to Peter and Minnie (Stegmeyer) Kiefer. He married his loving wife, Elizabeth Cera, on September 16, 1950 in Stevens Point, WI, settling in Rockford, IL in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2007....
Morris Frank Eklund
October 20, 2012
Morris F. Eklund 75 of Loves Park passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012.nbsp; Frank as he was known by family and friends.nbsp; Born in Rockford.nbsp; He attended East High School.nbsp; He served his country in the Army, stationed for three years in Germany.nbsp; In his earlier years he worked for Burson Knitting, later for CIE amp; G, he retired from...
Morris Frank Eklund
October 20, 2012
Morris F. Eklund 75 of Loves Park passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. Frank as he was known by family and friends. Born in Rockford. He attended East High School. He served his country in the Army, stationed for three years in Germany. In his earlier years he worked for Burson Knitting, later for CIE & G, he retired from...
Norbert A. Kiefer
October 20, 2012
Norbert A. Kiefer, 80, of Rockford died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to Peter and Minnie (Stegmeyer) Kiefer. He married his loving wife, Elizabeth Cera, on September 16, 1950 in Stevens Point, WI, settling in Rockford, IL in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2007....
Rita E. Peterson
October 18, 2012
Rita Elizabeth (Casey) Peterson, 99, a longtime resident of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born September 3, 1913 in West Chicago the daughter of Alfred and Eva (Dieter) Casey. Attended St. James parochial Grade School and Belvidere High School. Married Raymond Peterson on May 18, 1946 at St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere....
Rita E. Peterson
October 18, 2012
Rita Elizabeth (Casey) Peterson, 99, a longtime resident of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born September 3, 1913 in West Chicago the daughter of Alfred and Eva (Dieter) Casey. Attended St. James parochial Grade School and Belvidere High School. Married Raymond Peterson on May 18, 1946 at St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere....
Catherine J. Haley
October 17, 2012
Catherine J. "Billie" Haley died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 13, 1921 in Rockford, daughter of Antonino and Giovanna Prinzevalli Bilardello. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1938. Married Joseph W. Haley on September 16, 1944 at Saint James Catholic Church by Bishop Emeritus Arthur J. ONeill, DD. She worked as an inspector at...
Catherine J. Haley
October 17, 2012
Catherine J. Billie Haley died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.nbsp; Born January 13, 1921 in Rockford, daughter of Antonino and Giovanna Prinzevalli Bilardello.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1938. Married Joseph W. Haley on September 16, 1944 at Saint James Catholic Church by Bishop Emeritus Arthur J. ONeill, DD.nbsp; She worked as an inspector at...
Bernard Smith
October 16, 2012
Bernard a?Berniea? Smith, 76, Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in his home.nbsp; Born October 29, 1935, in Bradford, Illinois, son of William Myron Smith and Iscle Dickerson Smith.nbsp; Lived the majority of his life in the Rockford area.nbsp; He graduated from East High School in 1953 and served asnbsp; a member of the Naval Reserves for 8...
Mark Lewis
October 16, 2012
Mark M. Lewis, 67, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 201<2 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born November 5, 1944 in Elgin, IL; the son of LaVerne and Rose (Ringhand) Lewis. He married Patricia (Peterson) on March 12, 1976. Mark was a utility inspector for Nicor Gas for over 35 years until his retirement.He was a life...
Ceadvon Perteete
October 16, 2012
Ceadvon Perteete, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Ceadvon endured cerebral palsy all of his life, yet he lived with zeal and the greatest dignity because of the loving care given by his dedicated and compassionate mother Mattie. The love, joy and positive attitude displayed by both Ceadvon and Mattie was admired by all and will...
Ceadvon Perteete
October 16, 2012
Ceadvon Perteete, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Ceadvon endured cerebral palsy all of his life, yet he lived with zeal and the greatest dignity because of the loving care given by his dedicated and compassionate mother Mattie. The love, joy and positive attitude displayed by both Ceadvon and Mattie was admired by all and will...
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