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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Thomas A. Chiodini

Thomas A. Chiodini

October 13, 2012

Thomas A. Chiodini, 72, lifelong Rockford resident, died after a long battle with heart disease on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; Born February 18, 1940, son of Paul A. and Mary K. (Notari) Chiodini.nbsp; Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958.nbsp; Married Rita I. Disch in the Cathedral of St. Peter on October 26, 1963.nbsp;...

Thomas A. Chiodini

Thomas A. Chiodini

October 13, 2012

Thomas A. Chiodini, 72, lifelong Rockford resident, died after a long battle with heart disease on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born February 18, 1940, son of Paul A. and Mary K. (Notari) Chiodini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958. Married Rita I. Disch in the Cathedral of St. Peter on October 26, 1963....

Angeline I. Vitale

Angeline I. Vitale

October 12, 2012

Angeline I. Vitale, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home. She was born September 18, 1915 in Rockford; daughter of Antonio and Theresa Dallosto. She married John "Swede" Vitale in St. Anthony Church on June 17, 1939. John predeceased her on September 9, 1967. She worked for many years at the Rockford Board...

Angeline I. Vitale

Angeline I. Vitale

October 12, 2012

Angeline I. Vitale, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home.nbsp; She was born September 18, 1915 in Rockford; daughter of Antonio and Theresa Dallosto.nbsp; She married John Swede Vitale in St. Anthony Church on June 17, 1939.nbsp; John predeceased her on September 9, 1967.nbsp; She worked for many years at the Rockford Board...

Sharon L. Powell

Sharon L. Powell

October 11, 2012

Sharon Lynne Powell, of Rockford, passed away on October 11, 2012, after a long illness.nbsp; Sharon was born on March 15, 1939 to Willard and Bunny (Verna) Yeater in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Math from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. Sharon married Darwin Powell on August 27,...

Sharon L. Powell

Sharon L. Powell

October 11, 2012

Sharon Lynne Powell, of Rockford, passed away on October 11, 2012, after a long illness. Sharon was born on March 15, 1939 to Willard and Bunny (Verna) Yeater in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Math from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. Sharon married Darwin Powell on August 27,...

Anna Marie Sagona

Anna Marie Sagona

October 9, 2012

Anna "Ann" Marie Sagona, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center.Born July 7, 1923, in Cherry, Illinois, the daughter of Jasper and Marian (Moscato) Cipolla.She married Alex M. Sagona on November 11, 1943 in Rockford.Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.Ann was devoted to her family.Lovingly survived by her daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin of Rockford; son, Michael...

Dianne B. Dotzler

Dianne B. Dotzler

October 9, 2012

Dianne B. Dotzler, 60, of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Born August 3, 1952 in Decorah, Iowa; daughter of Nels and Betty (Gilbert) Bakken. Graduate of Decorah high school. She married Gary Dotzler on June 22, 1987. Worked as a gum maker for Warner...

Anna Marie Sagona

Anna Marie Sagona

October 9, 2012

Anna Ann Marie Sagona, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center.Born July 7, 1923, in Cherry, Illinois, the daughter of Jasper and Marian (Moscato) Cipolla.She married Alex M. Sagona on November 11, 1943 in Rockford.Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.Ann was devoted to her family.Lovingly survived by her daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin of Rockford; son, Michael...

Dianne B. Dotzler

Dianne B. Dotzler

October 9, 2012

Dianne B. Dotzler, 60, of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Born August 3, 1952 in Decorah, Iowa; daughter of Nels and Betty (Gilbert) Bakken. Graduate of Decorah high school. She married Gary Dotzler on June 22, 1987. Worked as a gum maker for Warner...

Digby Lindquist

Digby Lindquist

October 9, 2012

Digby Digger LindquistLoving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great GrandpaDigby Digger Lindquist, 84, Rockford died at 4:14 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2012 at Huntington Place in Janesville. Digger was born on January 26, 1928 in Naperville, IL; the son of Roy and Martha (Reith) Lindquist. He was a member of the National Cross Country Team representing Drake University in the...

Digby C. Lindquist

Digby C. Lindquist

October 9, 2012

Digby "Digger" LindquistLoving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great GrandpaDigby "Digger" Lindquist, 84, Rockford died at 4:14 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2012 at Huntington Place in Janesville. Digger was born on January 26, 1928 in Naperville, IL; the son of Roy and Martha (Reith) Lindquist. He was a member of the National Cross Country Team representing Drake University in the...

Lillian Joy

Lillian Joy

October 8, 2012

Lillian Joy, 93 of Rockford died Monday, October 8, 2012 in Brownsburg, IN. Born Dec. 25, 1918 in Rockford the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (LaSalla) Guarino. Graduated from Central High School in 1936 and went on to marry her loving husband William I. Joy on February 12, 1955. Worked for 24 years at Coopers and Lybrand, retiring in 1981....

Lillian Joy

Lillian Joy

October 8, 2012

Lillian Joy, 93 of Rockford died Monday, October 8, 2012 in Brownsburg, IN. Born Dec. 25, 1918 in Rockford the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (LaSalla) Guarino. Graduated from Central High School in 1936 and went on to marry her loving husband William I. Joy on February 12, 1955. Worked for 24 years at Coopers and Lybrand, retiring in 1981....

Mario Rossella

Mario Rossella

October 6, 2012

Mario J. Rossella passed away Sat. Oct. 6 th , 2012 at P.A. Peterson Nursing Home.nbsp; Born Sept. 5 th , 1921 in Rockford to Petro and Josephine Rosello.nbsp; Married Sarah Parrovecchio on Jan. 11, 1942 in St. Anthony Church.nbsp; Served in the Army and Air Force during WWII.nbsp; Retired from Chrysler in 1983.nbsp; Member of Holy Family Catholic Church.nbsp;...

Mario J. Rossella

Mario J. Rossella

October 6, 2012

Mario J. Rossella passed away Sat. Oct. 6 th , 2012 at P.A. Peterson Nursing Home. Born Sept. 5 th , 1921 in Rockford to Petro and Josephine Rosello. Married Sarah Parrovecchio on Jan. 11, 1942 in St. Anthony Church. Served in the Army and Air Force during WWII. Retired from Chrysler in 1983. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church....

Raymond M. Nelson

Raymond M. Nelson

October 5, 2012

Raymond M. Nelson, 27, Winnebago, passed away peacefully Friday, October 5, 2012, in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by his mom and dad. He was born September 19, 1985, the son of Michael and Donna (DeWolfe) Nelson. Raymond was a 2004 graduate of Sycamore High School. He participated in many outings with DSASR and the Opportunity House in Sycamore. He was...

John Carlberg

John Carlberg

October 5, 2012

John Bud Carlberg, 91, Leaf River

John Bud Carlberg, 91, of Leaf River passed away Friday, October 5, 2012

at Neighbors Rehabilitation Center in Byron. Born August 18, 1921 in Rockford,

son of Einar and Victoria Carlberg. Lived in Rockford for many years prior to moving

to Albuquerque, NM where he was employed by the local gas company until his retirement.

He then relocated to...

John C. Carlberg

John C. Carlberg

October 5, 2012

John "Bud" Carlberg, 91, Leaf RiverJohn "Bud" Carlberg, 91, of Leaf River passed away Friday, October 5, 2012at Neighbors Rehabilitation Center in Byron. Born August 18, 1921 in Rockford,son of Einar and Victoria Carlberg. Lived in Rockford for many years prior to movingto Albuquerque, NM where he was employed by the local gas company until his retirement.He then relocated to...

Raymond Nelson

Raymond Nelson

October 5, 2012

Raymond M. Nelson, 27, Winnebago, passed away peacefully Friday, October 5, 2012, in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by his mom and dad. He was born September 19, 1985, the son of Michael and Donna (DeWolfe) Nelson.nbsp; Raymond was a 2004 graduate of Sycamore High School.nbsp; He participated in many outings with DSASR and the Opportunity House in Sycamore.nbsp; He was...