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Phillip Driscoll
April 20, 2012
Philip O. Driscoll, Jr., 83, Rockford, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012.nbsp; Born July 1, 1928 in Rockford, son of Philip O. and Frances McLee Driscoll, Sr.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1946 where he played on the basketball team.nbsp; Graduate of the University of Illinois and was a lifetime athletic booster there.nbsp; Following college he became...
Phillip Driscoll
April 20, 2012
Philip O. Driscoll, Jr., 83, Rockford, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012. Born July 1, 1928 in Rockford, son of Philip O. and Frances McLee Driscoll, Sr. Graduated from West High School in 1946 where he played on the basketball team. Graduate of the University of Illinois and was a lifetime athletic booster there. Following college he became...
Evelyn M. Ryan
April 18, 2012
Evelyn M. Ryan, 84 of Rockford, died Wed. April 18, 2012 in her home. Born January 10, 1928 in Chicago the daughter of James and Hazel Eckstein. Survivors include her son, Larry (Kay) Piemonte of Carol Stream; daughter, Linda (Mark) Upton of Evanston; grandchildren, Evan and Phillip Piemonte and great grandchild, Seiryu Piemonte. Preceded in death by her parents, first...
Phoumy Phothiboupha
April 18, 2012
Phoumy Phothiboupha, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Amberwood Nursing Home.nbsp; Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and faithful servant.nbsp; Born March 26, 1937 in Laosnbsp; Worked as a Lieutenant police officer in Laos.nbsp; In 1975, he was recognized by the US government of his excellent work.nbsp; In 1988, he moved to the United States.nbsp; He...
Phoumy Phothiboupha
April 18, 2012
Phoumy Phothiboupha, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Amberwood Nursing Home. Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and faithful servant. Born March 26, 1937 in Laos Worked as a Lieutenant police officer in Laos. In 1975, he was recognized by the US government of his excellent work. In 1988, he moved to the United States. He...
Evelyn Ryan
April 18, 2012
Evelyn M. Ryan, 84 of Rockford, died Wed. April 18, 2012 in her home. Born January 10, 1928 in Chicago the daughter of James and Hazel Eckstein. Survivors include her son, Larry (Kay) Piemonte of Carol Stream; daughter, Linda (Mark) Upton of Evanston; grandchildren, Evan and Phillip Piemonte and great grandchild, Seiryu Piemonte. Preceded in death by her parents, first...
Helen Myers
April 16, 2012
Helen Myers, 92, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in her home.Born November 18, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada to Harry and Sophie Korney.Married Nicholas Myers on November 25, 1939.Moved to Rockford, Illinois in February, 1954 and obtained U.S. citizenship in March, 1959. A member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Survived by daughters, Darlene (Don) Hanna, Beverly Graham, Kimberly (Jim) Viggiano...
Helen Myers
April 16, 2012
Helen Myers, 92, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in her home.Born November 18, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada to Harry and Sophie Korney.Married Nicholas Myers on November 25, 1939.Moved to Rockford, Illinois in February, 1954 and obtained U.S. citizenship in March, 1959. A member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Survived by daughters, Darlene (Don) Hanna, Beverly Graham, Kimberly (Jim) Viggiano...
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...
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...
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