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Shirley A. Weaver
April 16, 2012
Shirley A. Weaver, 75 of Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Christian Life Retirement Center. Born July 25, 1936 in Elgin the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy Wells. Shirley took pride in working for the Angel Guardian Orphanage (later known as Catholic Charities) for over 40 years in the clerical department. After retiring she continued her passion to help...
Vita Marie Gardona
April 16, 2012
Vita Marie Gardona, 84, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.nbsp; Born October 10, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Bernardo and Sarah (Lombardo) Pulizzi. Vita married Frank Gardona in Rockford on July 27, 1946.nbsp; He passed away in Rockford on September 7, 2008. She was a longtime member of St. James...
Geraldine M. Breit
April 16, 2012
Geraldine (Gerry) M. Breit, 90, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012. She was born July 2, 1921 in Byron, the daughter of Robert G. and Iva Slagle Case. She attended Whitaker Grade School and graduated from Byron High School. She played in the Byron High School band and orchestra. Enjoyed music throughout her life. Attended the University of Illinois, Dickinson...
Geraldine M. Breit
April 16, 2012
Geraldine (Gerry) M. Breit, 90, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012.nbsp; She was born July 2, 1921 in Byron, the daughter of Robert G. and Iva Slagle Case.nbsp; She attended Whitaker Grade School and graduated from Byron High School.nbsp; She played in the Byron High School band and orchestra.nbsp; Enjoyed music throughout her life.nbsp; Attended the University of Illinois, Dickinson...
Vita Marie Gardona
April 16, 2012
Vita Marie Gardona, 84, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 10, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Bernardo and Sarah (Lombardo) Pulizzi. Vita married Frank Gardona in Rockford on July 27, 1946. He passed away in Rockford on September 7, 2008. She was a longtime member of St. James...
Francis Mcwayne
April 15, 2012
Francis Edward McWayne 73 of Rockford passed away Sunday April 15, 2012 in Robert Webb Terrace.nbsp; He was born June 2, 1938 in Evanston, IL.nbsp; The son of Frank and Eleanor McWayne.nbsp; Survivors include his Sisters, Joyce (Dennis) Bleser of Glenview, IL, Michele (Jim) McIlrath of Arlington Heights, IL and the fond Uncle of Many nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by...
Francis Mcwayne
April 15, 2012
Francis Edward McWayne 73 of Rockford passed away Sunday April 15, 2012 in Robert Webb Terrace. He was born June 2, 1938 in Evanston, IL. The son of Frank and Eleanor McWayne. Survivors include his Sisters, Joyce (Dennis) Bleser of Glenview, IL, Michele (Jim) McIlrath of Arlington Heights, IL and the fond Uncle of Many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by...
Donald Post
April 10, 2012
Donald G. Post, 65, Rockford resident, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.Born August 12, 1946 in Whitefish Bay, WI, son of Charles and Grace Strohman Post. He received a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Bradley University.He owned an international management consulting firm.Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 30...
Sandy K. Guzzardo
April 10, 2012
Sandra "Sandy" Kathyrn Guzzardo, 67, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Born June 5, 1944 in Belmond, IA; daughter of Jesse Arthur and Pauline Johanna (Hood) Ersland. Married Tony J.Guzzardo in Rockford in 1979. Sandy was a sales manager for many years at Sylvias Fashions.Survivors include her husband, Tony; sons, Dave Fossett of Stillman Valley and Todd...
Donald G. Post
April 10, 2012
Donald G. Post, 65, Rockford resident, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.Born August 12, 1946 in Whitefish Bay, WI, son of Charles and Grace Strohman Post. He received a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Bradley University.He owned an international management consulting firm.Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 30...
Steven Ryan
April 10, 2012
Steven Ryan, 53, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, due to complications from pneumonia. Steven was born in Rockford on June 23, 1958, the son of Walter and Marianne Ryan. Steven had a passion for living in the south; he was employed on oil rigs and shrimp boats in Louisiana and Mississippi. He enjoyed reading, was a true...
Steven Ryan
April 10, 2012
Steven Ryan, 53, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, due to complications from pneumonia. Steven was born in Rockford on June 23, 1958, the son of Walter and Marianne Ryan. Steven had a passion for living in the south; he was employed on oil rigs and shrimp boats in Louisiana and Mississippi.nbsp; He enjoyed reading, was a true...
Sandy K. Guzzardo
April 10, 2012
Sandra Sandy Kathyrn Guzzardo, 67, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Born June 5, 1944 in Belmond, IA; daughter of Jesse Arthur and Pauline Johanna (Hood) Ersland. Married Tony J.Guzzardo in Rockford in 1979. Sandy was a sales manager for many years at Sylvias Fashions.Survivors include her husband, Tony; sons, Dave Fossett of Stillman Valley and Todd...
Mary Jane Coletta
April 9, 2012
Mary Jane Coletta departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2012, after a long illness.She was born the daughter of Edward J. and Hazel M. (Cornell) Leber on June 22, 1935 at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL. She attended St. James School and graduated from Muldoon High School in 1953. She worked in the Purchasing Department of BarberColman until she...
Mary Jane Coletta
April 9, 2012
Mary Jane Coletta departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2012, after a long illness.She was born the daughter of Edward J. and Hazel M. (Cornell) Leber on June 22, 1935 at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL.nbsp; She attended St. James School and graduated from Muldoon High School in 1953.nbsp;nbsp; She worked in the Purchasing Department of BarberColman until she...
William L. Byrne
April 9, 2012
William Leo "Bill" Byrne, 55, Rockford, died on Monday, April 9, 2012, in his home. He was born November 6, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Leo M. and Margaret A. (Loveall) Byrne, Jr. Bill received his Bachelors degree and his Masters degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. On the happiest day of his life he married Lori Morgan...
William L. Byrne
April 9, 2012
William Leo Bill Byrne, 55, Rockford, died on Monday, April 9, 2012, in his home. He was born November 6, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Leo M. and Margaret A. (Loveall) Byrne, Jr. Bill received his Bachelors degree and his Masters degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.nbsp; On the happiest day of his life he married Lori Morgan...
Theresa Cortese
April 8, 2012
Theresa Noni Cortese, 102, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Born on December 16, 1909 in Italy; the daughter of John and Maria Appolini. She married Angelo Cortese, who predeceased her in March 1976. Theresa worked with Angelo in the grocery business for many years. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to cook. Theresa was also...
Arthur F. Boyle
April 8, 2012
Arthur Francis Boyle, 85, Rockford. The Lord retrieved the soul of his honorable servant, Arthur Francis Boyle, on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, following a short illness. Art was born on December 22, 1926, in Darlington, WI, the son of Francis and Mildred (White) Boyle. He served in the Pacific Theatre from 19441946, finishing his tour of duty as a...
Arthur Boyle
April 8, 2012
Arthur Francis Boyle, 85, Rockford.nbsp; The Lord retrieved the soul of his honorable servant, Arthur Francis Boyle, on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, following a short illness. Art was born on December 22, 1926, in Darlington, WI, the son of Francis and Mildred (White) Boyle.nbsp; He served in the Pacific Theatre from 19441946, finishing his tour of duty as a...
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