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Marylin Erickson

Marylin Erickson

September 14, 2012

Marylin Erickson, 90 of Rockford, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 31, 1922 in Galesburg,< the daughter of Stewart and Francis (Stearns) Ross. Marylin graduated in the Rockford High School class of 1940 and then studied art at the Carmel Art Institute, Carmel, California.nbsp; Married 61 years to the love of her life, Raymond Erickson,...

Marylin R. Erickson

Marylin R. Erickson

September 14, 2012

Marylin Erickson, 90 of Rockford, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 31, 1922 in Galesburg, the daughter of Stewart and Francis (Stearns) Ross. Marylin graduated in the Rockford High School class of 1940 and then studied art at the Carmel Art Institute, Carmel, California. Married 61 years to the love of her life, Raymond Erickson,...

John Kostka

John Kostka

September 13, 2012

nbsp; John R. Kostka, 60, Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, September, 13, 2012. He was born in Dekalb, IL. on September 28, 1951, the son of John F. and Joan (Mickey) Kostka. John graduated from Guilford High School and nbsp;Southern Illinois University earning a Bachelors Degree. He later attended graduate school at Alverno College. John married Patricia Kilcoyne in Milwaukee...

John Kostka

John Kostka

September 13, 2012

John R. Kostka, 60, Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, September, 13, 2012. He was born in Dekalb, IL. on September 28, 1951, the son of John F. and Joan (Mickey) Kostka. John graduated from Guilford High School and Southern Illinois University earning a Bachelors Degree. He later attended graduate school at Alverno College. John married Patricia Kilcoyne in Milwaukee on...

Randal A. Kemp

Randal A. Kemp

September 13, 2012

Randal Auston Kemp, 48 of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Born June 26, 1964 in Green County, Arkansas to Vertis and Freda (Jones) Kemp. Randy loved to watch the Chicago Bears, his grandson Austin play football and spend time with his family.Survivors; Wife, Renetta; daughters, Amanda (Gary) Higgins and April Graves; brothers, Rodney (Lori) Kemp and Roger Kemp;...

Randal A. Kemp

Randal A. Kemp

September 13, 2012

Randal Auston Kemp, 48 of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Born June 26, 1964 in Green County, Arkansas to Vertis and Freda (Jones) Kemp. Randy loved to watch the Chicago Bears, his grandson Austin play football and spend time with his family.Survivors; Wife, Renetta; daughters, Amanda (Gary) Higgins and April Graves; brothers, Rodney (Lori) Kemp and Roger Kemp;...

Marjorie C. Gulatto

Marjorie C. Gulatto

September 10, 2012

Marjorie Carroll Gulatto, daughter of Carolyn and Dean Hodges. On September 10 th after a long illness, the Lord extended His hand to welcome her into her heavenly home. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Sam; children, Michelle (Eric) and Marc (Janna siblings, Barbara and Michael and a loving extended family. Services Sat. Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at...

James Shipley

James Shipley

September 10, 2012

James R. Shipley, 82, Rockford, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 after a long illness. James was born in Rockford on April 23, 1930, the son of Dr. James L. and Marie M. (Barrett) Shipley. He graduated in 1949 from Northwestern Military Naval Academy and attended Rockford Business College. Jim was a proud US veteran serving in the 44...

Dennis R. Breit

Dennis R. Breit

September 10, 2012

Dennis Raymond Breit, 60, Rockford, died at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 in Alden Park Strathmoor. Born October 2, 1951 in Wausau, WI, son of David and Mary Ann Lunt Breit. Lived in New Milford and graduated from Guilford High School. Member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Dennis was a mechanic with Daves Auto Service in New Milford...

Ronald L. Zaccard

Ronald L. Zaccard

September 10, 2012

Ronald L. "Ron" Zaccard, 80, Loves Park, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Loubet and Irene (Thorsen) Zaccard. Ron lived in Loves Park for 5 years, coming from Carpentersville. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1953 until 1955. He married Doris Daughters...

Ronald Zaccard

Ronald Zaccard

September 10, 2012

Ronald L. Ron Zaccard, 80, Loves Park, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Loubet and Irene (Thorsen) Zaccard.nbsp; Ron lived in Loves Park for 5 years, coming from Carpentersville. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1953 until 1955. He married Doris Daughters...

Marjorie C. Gulatto

Marjorie C. Gulatto

September 10, 2012

Marjorie Carroll Gulatto, daughter of Carolyn and Dean Hodges. On September 10 th after a long illness, the Lord extended His hand to welcome her into her heavenly home. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Sam; children, Michelle (Eric) and Marc (Janna siblings, Barbara and Michael and a loving extended family. Services Sat. Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at...

Dennis R. Breit

Dennis R. Breit

September 10, 2012

Dennis Raymond Breit, 60, Rockford, died at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 in Alden Park Strathmoor.nbsp; Born October 2, 1951 in Wausau, WI, son of David and Mary Ann Lunt Breit.nbsp; Lived in New Milford and graduated from Guilford High School.nbsp; Member of St. Edward Catholic Church.nbsp; Dennis was a mechanic with Daves Auto Service in New Milford...

James R. Shipley

James R. Shipley

September 10, 2012

James R. Shipley, 82, Rockford, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 after a long illness. James was born in Rockford on April 23, 1930, the son of Dr. James L. and Marie M. (Barrett) Shipley. He graduated in 1949 from Northwestern Military Naval Academy and attended Rockford Business College. Jim was a proud US veteran serving in the 44...

Warren Paul Fox

Warren Paul Fox

September 9, 2012

Warren Paul Fox, 86 of Rockford died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.Born October 3, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Paul amp; Mable (Johnson) Fox. Served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Married Ida Mae Kint the love of his life on December 14, 1952 at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church. Warren and Ida...

Warren Paul Fox

Warren Paul Fox

September 9, 2012

Warren Paul Fox, 86 of Rockford died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.Born October 3, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Paul &amp; Mable (Johnson) Fox. Served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Married Ida Mae Kint the love of his life on December 14, 1952 at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church. Warren and Ida...

Edward J. Ziener

Edward J. Ziener

September 7, 2012

Edward J. Ziener, Jr, 76, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 7, 2012 in Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago. Born June 28, 1936, son of Edward J. and Eileen M. (Cahill) Ziener, Sr. Graduated from St. Peter Grade School, St. Thomas High School and Marquette University with a degree in Business Administration. Married Sharon A....

Edward Ziener

Edward Ziener

September 7, 2012

Edward J. Ziener, Jr, 76, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 7, 2012 in Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago.nbsp; Born June 28, 1936, son of Edward J. and Eileen M. (Cahill) Ziener, Sr. Graduated from St. Peter Grade School, St. Thomas High School and Marquette University with a degree in Business Administration. Married Sharon A....

Nino Germano

Nino Germano

September 6, 2012

Nino J. Germano, 98, of Rockford passed away on September 6, 2012, in Wesley Willows. Born December 7, 1913, in Fossacesia, Italy, the son of Orazio and Consiglia (Fantini).nbsp; He married Geneva Nelson on October 8, 1938.nbsp; She predeceased him in 2002.nbsp; Nino owned Galger Engineering, Jacks or Better, the Red Coach and then The Manor, which he owned for...

Gene Salvatori

Gene Salvatori

September 6, 2012

Gene Gino Salvatori 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday September 6, 2012 in Provena Cor Mariae after a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; He was born March 31, 1936 in Rockford , the son of Victorio and Bettina (Corirossi)nbsp;Salvatori.nbsp; He served in the Marines during the Korean conflict.nbsp; Gino wasnbsp;the owner ofnbsp;Ginos Pizza,nbsp;Mr. Gs Potato Chips and was owner/operator/salesman in the...