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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Dorothea E. Yutzy

Dorothea E. Yutzy

June 1, 2012

Dorothea E. Yutzy, 79, of Rockford passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at River Bluff Nursing Home.Born on May 12, 1933 in Edmonton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter H. and Blanche E. (McKillip) Sterling.Dorothea was an avid card player, had a great memory for birthdays for all those she cared about and was loved by her family and friends.The...

Charles T. Brozik

Charles T. Brozik

May 31, 2012

Charles Thomas Brozik, 86, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at home. Born in Chicago on August 26, 1925, the son of Joseph and Mary Brozik. In his early years the family moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where Charles grew up, graduated from high school and then entered into the Navy. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy...

Marilyn E. Pierson

Marilyn E. Pierson

May 31, 2012

Marilyn E. Pierson, 66, of Rockford left this world peacefully May 31, 2012, in her home surrounded by family. Born October 7, 1945, in Waukesha, WI; daughter of Irwin and Anna (Oswald) Van Abel. Graduated from Waukeshas Catholic Memorial High School in 1963. After high school she became a dental assistant and worked for the civil service in Milwaukee, WI,...

Elizabeth Iasparro

Elizabeth Iasparro

May 31, 2012

Elizabeth Catherine Iasparro, 68, of Rockford, was welcomed into eternity on May 31, 2012. Born October 24, 1943; the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Pumilia) Iasparro. Elizabeth graduated from West High School in 1962, and continued her studies at Northern Illinois University where she diligently earned both Bachelor and Masters degrees in Education. Upon receipt of her graduate credentials, Elizabeth...

Marilyn Pierson

Marilyn Pierson

May 31, 2012

Marilyn E. Pierson, 66, of Rockford left this world peacefully May 31, 2012, in her home surrounded by family. Born October 7, 1945, in Waukesha, WI; daughter of Irwin and Anna (Oswald) Van Abel. Graduated from Waukeshas Catholic Memorial High School in 1963. After high school she became a dental assistant and worked for the civil service in Milwaukee, WI,...

Elizabeth C. Iasparro

Elizabeth C. Iasparro

May 31, 2012

Elizabeth Catherine Iasparro, 68, of Rockford, was welcomed into eternity on May 31, 2012. Born October 24, 1943; the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Pumilia) Iasparro. Elizabeth graduated from West High School in 1962, and continued her studies at Northern Illinois University where she diligently earned both Bachelor and Masters degrees in Education. Upon receipt of her graduate credentials, Elizabeth...

Charles Brozik

Charles Brozik

May 31, 2012

Charles Thomas Brozik, 86, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at home.nbsp; Born in Chicago on August 26, 1925, the son of Joseph and Mary Brozik.nbsp; In his early years the family moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where Charles grew up, graduated from high school and then entered into the Navy.nbsp; He proudly served in the U.S. Navy...

Maria Luisa Macias

Maria Luisa Macias

May 28, 2012

Maria Luisa Macias, 70, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born February 21, 1942, in Mexico, the daughter of Celedonio Fernandez Ariza and Doretea Gallegos Ibarra.nbsp; She married Bartolo Macias in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 11, 1967. Maria Luisa worked at Greenlee Textron for 30 years, retiring in 2005....

Maria Luisa Macias

Maria Luisa Macias

May 28, 2012

Maria Luisa Macias, 70, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 21, 1942, in Mexico, the daughter of Celedonio Fernandez Ariza and Doretea Gallegos Ibarra. She married Bartolo Macias in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 11, 1967. Maria Luisa worked at Greenlee Textron for 30 years, retiring in 2005....

Philip Clark

Philip Clark

May 25, 2012

Philip H. Clark, 90, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on September 1, 1921, in Freeport, the son of Albert and Pearl (Harker) Clark.Phil was proud to serve his country in the Army Military Police Battalion from 1942 to 1944 working at Pearl Harbor.He married the late Margaret Nolan in July, 1944.Phil...

Philip H. Clark

Philip H. Clark

May 25, 2012

Philip H. Clark, 90, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on September 1, 1921, in Freeport, the son of Albert and Pearl (Harker) Clark.Phil was proud to serve his country in the Army Military Police Battalion from 1942 to 1944 working at Pearl Harbor.He married the late Margaret Nolan in July, 1944.Phil...

Patrick C. Cesarek

Patrick C. Cesarek

May 23, 2012

Patrick C. (Ferrell) Cesarek, 32, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Street. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Cesarek Memorial Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 2501 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral...

Patrick C. Cesarek

Patrick C. Cesarek

May 23, 2012

Patrick C. (Ferrell) Cesarek, 32, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Street. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Cesarek Memorial Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 2501 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.nbsp; The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral...

Verna J. Keith

Verna J. Keith

May 22, 2012

Verna Jean Keith, 62, Roscoe, died peacefully at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her home with her husband by her side. Born October 1, 1949 in Rockford; daughter of Robert J. and Barbara (Barrett) Williams. Lived in Rockford most of her life and was married to Peter L. Keith. Attendednbsp;Guilford High School class of 1967 and Rock Valley...

Verna J. Keith

Verna J. Keith

May 22, 2012

Verna Jean Keith, 62, Roscoe, died peacefully at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her home with her husband by her side. Born October 1, 1949 in Rockford; daughter of Robert J. and Barbara (Barrett) Williams. Lived in Rockford most of her life and was married to Peter L. Keith. Attended Guilford High School class of 1967 and Rock...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

May 21, 2012

Elmer "Ray" "Cowboy" Rodgers 72 of Rockford passed away Monday May 21, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pocahontas, AK on January 18, 1940. The son of Lester and Lillian Rodgers. Elmer worked as a Truck Driver for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, three sons, Paul, Larry and Alvin. Eleven grandchildren. Brothers, Eugene,...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

May 21, 2012

Elmer Ray Cowboy Rodgers 72 of Rockford passed away Monday May 21, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born in Pocahontas, AK on January 18, 1940.nbsp; The son of Lester and Lillian Rodgers.nbsp; Elmer worked as a Truck Driver for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, three sons, Paul, Larry and Alvin.nbsp; Eleven grandchildren.nbsp; Brothers, Eugene,...

Beverly Crittenden

Beverly Crittenden

May 20, 2012

Beverly Crittenden, 75 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 in her home with her loving husband at her side. Born April 2, 1937 the daughter of Clifford T. and Beatrice (Martin) Holland. Married her loving husband, Paul W. Crittenden. Beverly worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 27 years. A member of the...

Beverly L. Crittenden

Beverly L. Crittenden

May 20, 2012

Beverly Crittenden, 75 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 in her home with her loving husband at her side. Born April 2, 1937 the daughter of Clifford T. and Beatrice (Martin) Holland. Married her loving husband, Paul W. Crittenden. Beverly worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 27 years. A member of the...

Alfred Hanna

Alfred Hanna

May 18, 2012

Rev. Alfred M. Hanna, 87, of Davis Junction passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at home with his family. He was born September 30, 1924 in Harveill, MO.nbsp; Son of James and Minnie (Dillenger) Hanna. Married Thelma Head in Poplar Bluff, MO on August 1, 1943. He was very active in the General Baptist Association.nbsp; He was the pastor for...