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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia

July 22, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia, 60, Rockford, died at Rockford Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a courageous struggle against cancer. She is the beloved spouse of Robert D. Restuccia, MD and the mother of Susan C. Cathers, both of Rockford. Mary Elizabeth was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 1, 1951, the daughter of Earl and Mary Virginia...

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia

July 22, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Restuccia, 60, Rockford, died at Rockford Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a courageous struggle against cancer. She is the beloved spouse of Robert D. Restuccia, MD and the mother of Susan C. Cathers, both of Rockford. Mary Elizabeth was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 1, 1951, the daughter of Earl and Mary Virginia...

Betty Jane Cleary

Betty Jane Cleary

July 22, 2012

Betty Jane Cleary, 84, of Rockford passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth Lane, nee Rippinger. She married Roy Cleary in Chicago on June 19, 1948. Her career as a mother began in 1949 with the birth of their first child...

John S. Gagliano

John S. Gagliano

July 22, 2012

John Gagliano, 81 died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born September 11, 1930 in Rockford the son of Emanual and Rose (Clark) Gagliano. Worked for many years in manufacturing at Hamilton Sundstrand, Gunite and WA Whitney and was currently working part time. John was involved in Habitat for Humanity, The Ethnic...

John Gagliano

John Gagliano

July 22, 2012

John Gagliano, 81 died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born September 11, 1930 in Rockford the son of Emanual and Rose (Clark) Gagliano. Worked for many years in manufacturing at Hamilton Sundstrand, Gunite and WA Whitney and was currently working part time. John was involved in Habitat for Humanity, The Ethnic...

Betty Jane Cleary

Betty Jane Cleary

July 22, 2012

Betty Jane Cleary, 84, of Rockford passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; She was born March 21, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth Lane, nee Rippinger.nbsp; She married Roy Cleary in Chicago on June 19, 1948.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Her careernbsp;asnbsp;anbsp;mother began in 1949 with the birth of their firstnbsp; child Peg. Shenbsp;excelled in...

Shirley Taylor

Shirley Taylor

July 22, 2012

Shirley A. Taylor, 73, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was born in Rockford on July 29, 1938: the daughter of Vincent and Angeline Maurici. Shirley married Norman Pete Taylor in March of 1956. Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends especially up north. Words cannot describe the love and care she gave to us,...

Beatrice Johnson

Beatrice Johnson

July 19, 2012

Beatrice M. Johnson, 85, of Monroe Center passed awaynbsp; peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 19, 2012, surrounded by her family.nbsp; Born August 16, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Monroe and Ida Johnson.nbsp; She married Carl R. Johnson on November 14, 1947 in Rockford;nbsp; he preceded her in death in April 2006. She was employed for over 20...

Lon Borgwardt

Lon Borgwardt

July 19, 2012

Lon L. Borgwardt, 60, Machesney Park, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in his home.Born August 14, 1951 in Rockford, son of Roy L. and Wanda Smith Borgwardt.He was employed by Rogers Drywall for over 25 years.Lon always loved his pets, enjoyed baseball, football, fishing, NASCAR and was a lifelong avid bowler.Survivors include his brother, Jerry (Pamela) Borgwardt, Angie (Larry) Wallace,...

Beatrice M. Johnson

Beatrice M. Johnson

July 19, 2012

Beatrice M. Johnson, 85, of Monroe Center passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 19, 2012, surrounded by her family. Born August 16, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Monroe and Ida Johnson. She married Carl R. Johnson on November 14, 1947 in Rockford; he preceded her in death in April 2006. She was employed for over 20...

Lon L. Borgwardt

Lon L. Borgwardt

July 19, 2012

Lon L. Borgwardt, 60, Machesney Park, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in his home.Born August 14, 1951 in Rockford, son of Roy L. and Wanda Smith Borgwardt.He was employed by Rogers Drywall for over 25 years.Lon always loved his pets, enjoyed baseball, football, fishing, NASCAR and was a lifelong avid bowler.Survivors include his brother, Jerry (Pamela) Borgwardt, Angie (Larry) Wallace,...

Ruby E. Morrow

Ruby E. Morrow

July 18, 2012

Ruby E. Morrow, 94, Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1918, in Exline, Iowa, the daughter of Gustaf and Clella (Streeter) Sundeen. Ruby married Leslie F. Morrow on August 17, 1940, in Exline, Iowa. He passed away on March 13, 1990. She worked...

Ruby E. Morrow

Ruby E. Morrow

July 18, 2012

Ruby E. Morrow, 94, Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family.nbsp; She was born July 9, 1918, in Exline, Iowa, the daughter of Gustaf and Clella (Streeter) Sundeen.nbsp; Ruby married Leslie F. Morrow on August 17, 1940, in Exline, Iowa. He passed away on March 13, 1990. She worked...

Michael H. Scandroli

Michael H. Scandroli

July 18, 2012

Michael H. Scandroli 59, Loves Park, died at 9:41 a.m. following a short illness on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born September 12, 1952 in Rockford, son of Henry C. and Maxine M. (Klick) Scandroli. Graduated from West High School. Employed by Scandroli Roofing for many years. Michael loved animals, working with model railroads and especially...

Michael H. Scandroli

Michael H. Scandroli

July 18, 2012

Michael H. Scandroli 59, Loves Park, died at 9:41 a.m. following a short illness onnbsp;Wednesday, July 18, 2012nbsp;at River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; Born September 12, 1952 in Rockford,nbsp; son of Henry C. and Maxine M. (Klick) Scandroli.nbsp; Graduatednbsp; from West High School.nbsp; Employed by Scandroli Roofing for many years.nbsp; Michael loved animals, working with model railroads and especiallynbsp; enjoyed music.Survivors...

Michael A. Librandi

Michael A. Librandi

July 16, 2012

Priest, Loving Brother, BrotherInLaw, Uncle, and Great UncleRev. Michael A. Librandi, 71, of Rockford, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 16, 2012. Born April 3, 1941 in Chicago to Anthony and Bernice (Schuster) Librandi.nbsp; Fathernbsp; was ordained to the priesthood on September 30, 1978 in Galena, IL by Bishop Arthur J. ONeill.nbsp; His assignments over the yearsnbsp; included...

Michael A. Librandi

Michael A. Librandi

July 16, 2012

Priest, Loving Brother, BrotherInLaw, Uncle, and Great UncleRev. Michael A. Librandi, 71, of Rockford, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 16, 2012. Born April 3, 1941 in Chicago to Anthony and Bernice (Schuster) Librandi. Father was ordained to the priesthood on September 30, 1978 in Galena, IL by Bishop Arthur J. O'¢Neill. His assignments over the years included...

Andrea Cardenas

Andrea Cardenas

July 15, 2012

Andrea Crystal Cardenas died July 15, 2012 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was placed in the loving arms of her parents, Daniel R. and Laura Crystal (Ibarra) Cardenas. Funeral Mass Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, July 19 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd....

Andrea Cardenas

Andrea Cardenas

July 15, 2012

Andrea Crystal Cardenas died July 15, 2012 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was placed in the loving arms of her parents, Daniel R. and Laura Crystal (Ibarra) Cardenas. Funeral Mass Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, July 19 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd....

Marian E. Phelps

Marian E. Phelps

July 13, 2012

Marian Elaine (Andrews) Phelps, 93 Passed peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2012 in her home. Born January 2, 1919 in El Paso, IL, the daughter of Percy and Faerie Andrews. Graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music. Married Charles Joseph Phelps on June 27, 1948. They settled in Park Forest, IL where they lived for 34 years. Active members...