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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Kevin J. Orr

Kevin J. Orr

January 25, 2012

Kevin (Cubby) James Orr, 55, Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Born November 16, 1956; the son of Harold and Margaret (Mayfield) Orr. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Kevin worked for Kitzmans and then started his own business, Kevin Orr Remodeling, 20 years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a lifelong Chicago Bears and Nascar fan. Kevin...

Mary Lou Green

Mary Lou Green

January 25, 2012

Mary Lou Green, 93, of Rockford, died on January 25, 2012. Mary Lou Green was born June 13, 1918 in Lawrence, Nebraska to William and Stephanie Schroeder. She married Dr. R. Gregory Green on August 21, 1941. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church for many years. She was also a member of the Winnebago County Medical Auxiliary...

Michael Reiser

Michael Reiser

January 25, 2012

Michael T. Reiser, 33 of Loves Park, IL and formerly of Sedona, AZ died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Michael was born on October 5, 1978 in Livonia, MI and he is the son of John and Marie (Daly) Reiser, Sr. Survivors include his Mother of Sedona, AZ; brothers, Jeffrey of Liverpool, NY, Marc of Rockford, IL and John...

Michael Reiser

Michael Reiser

January 25, 2012

Michael T. Reiser, 33 of Loves Park, IL and formerly of Sedona, AZ died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Michael was born on October 5, 1978 in Livonia, MI and he is the son of John and Marie (Daly) Reiser, Sr. Survivors include his Mother of Sedona, AZ; brothers, Jeffrey of Liverpool, NY, Marc of Rockford, IL and John...

Kevin Orr

Kevin Orr

January 25, 2012

Kevin (Cubby) James Orr, 55, Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Born November 16, 1956; the son of Harold and Margaret (Mayfield) Orr. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Kevin worked for Kitzmans and then started his own business, Kevin Orr Remodeling, 20 years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a lifelong Chicago Bears and Nascar fan. Kevin...

Mary Lou Green

Mary Lou Green

January 25, 2012

Mary Lou Green, 93, of Rockford, died on January 25, 2012. Mary Lou Green was born June 13, 1918 in Lawrence, Nebraska to William and Stephanie Schroeder. She married Dr. R. Gregory Green on August 21, 1941. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church for many years. She was also a member of the Winnebago County Medical Auxiliary...

Jose P. Velasco

Jose P. Velasco

January 24, 2012

Jose P. Velasco, 75 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1936 the son of Francisco and Teresa Velasco. Married his loving wife of 53 years, Herminia Macias. Served in the Army National Guard for 9 years and worked for over 57 years as a machinist, retiring from Rockford Powertrain after 27 years. Jose...

Jose P. Velasco

Jose P. Velasco

January 24, 2012

Jose P. Velasco, 75 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1936 the son of Francisco and Teresa Velasco. Married his loving wife of 53 years, Herminia Macias. Served in the Army National Guard for 9 years and worked for over 57 years as a machinist, retiring from Rockford Powertrain after 27 years.nbsp; Jose...

Willie L. Dobson

Willie L. Dobson

January 23, 2012

Willie L. Dobson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on January 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1918 in Lovelady, TX; son of Willie J. and Florence (Robbins) Dobson. Married Sylvia Anderson on September 14, 1943 and spent 68 happy years together. Willie was sent to Rockford to establish Camp Grant in 1940. For this, he was interviewed...

Willie Dobson

Willie Dobson

January 23, 2012

Willie L. Dobson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on January 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1918 in Lovelady, TX; son of Willie J. and Florence (Robbins) Dobson. Married Sylvia Anderson on September 14, 1943 and spent 68 happy years together. Willie was sent to Rockford to establish Camp Grant in 1940. For this, he was interviewed...

Esther R. Dolan

Esther R. Dolan

January 22, 2012

Esther R. Mansfield Dolan, 86, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; She was born December 24, 1925, in DesPlaines, the daughter of William and Josephine (Seegers) Winkelman. She was a 1945 graduate of Woodstock High School. Esther moved to Rockford in 1966, moving here from Springfield.nbsp; She married Harry Mansfield January 7, 1946.nbsp; He passed...

Esther R. Dolan

Esther R. Dolan

January 22, 2012

Esther R. Mansfield Dolan, 86, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1925, in DesPlaines, the daughter of William and Josephine (Seegers) Winkelman. She was a 1945 graduate of Woodstock High School. Esther moved to Rockford in 1966, moving here from Springfield. She married Harry Mansfield January 7, 1946. He passed...

Glenn Peebles

Glenn Peebles

January 21, 2012

Obituary of Glenn Harold Peebles II Glenn H. Peebles II passed away peacefully on January 21 st , 2012 at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1931 in Evanston, IL, the son of Glenn and Elizabeth Peebles. He graduated from Evanston High School where he starred on the basketball team. After graduation...

Glenn H. Peebles

Glenn H. Peebles

January 21, 2012

Obituary of Glenn Harold Peebles II Glenn H. Peebles II passed away peacefully on January 21 st , 2012 at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1931 in Evanston, IL, the son of Glenn and Elizabeth Peebles. He graduated from Evanston High School where he starred on the basketball team. After graduation...

Dorothy I. Ebens

Dorothy I. Ebens

January 20, 2012

Dorothy I. Ebens, 97, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born January 14, 1915, in Creston, the daughter of John and Marie (Steinsbo) Vogle. Dorothy married Raymond J. Ebens in Lindenwood on November 17, 1934. Ray passed away in Rockford on November 11, 2005. She worked at NyLint Corp for many years and then...

Dorothy Ebens

Dorothy Ebens

January 20, 2012

Dorothy I. Ebens, 97, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; She was born January 14, 1915, in Creston, the daughter of John and Marie (Steinsbo) Vogle.nbsp; Dorothy married Raymond J. Ebens in Lindenwood on November 17, 1934.nbsp; Ray passed away in Rockford on November 11, 2005.nbsp; She worked at NyLint Corp for many years and then...

Genevieve R. Cascio

Genevieve R. Cascio

January 19, 2012

Genevieve R. "Rikki" Cascio, 76, of Rockford, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Alpine Fireside Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Born December 15, 1935 in Boston, MA, daughter of Walter R. and Josephine E. (Mikulski) Fulton. Graduate of Rockford West High School. Married Carl J. Cascio in St. Anthony...

William J. Hickey

William J. Hickey

January 19, 2012

WinnebagoWilliam J. Hickey, 50, of Winnebago died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Born December 17, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of John E. and Ann M. Hickey. Married his loving wife, Maureen A. Wrenn, in Mineola, NY on July 11, 1987. Graduated from Chaminade High School in NY,...

Genevieve R. Cascio

Genevieve R. Cascio

January 19, 2012

Genevieve R. Rikki Cascio, 76, of Rockford, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Alpine Fireside Health Center surrounded by her loving family.nbsp; Born December 15, 1935 in Boston, MA, daughter of Walter R. and Josephine E. (Mikulski) Fulton.nbsp; Graduate of Rockford West High School.nbsp; Married Carl J. Cascio in St. Anthony...

William J. Hickey

William J. Hickey

January 19, 2012

WinnebagoWilliam J. Hickey, 50, of Winnebago died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Born December 17, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of John E. and Ann M. Hickey. Married his loving wife, Maureen A. Wrenn, in Mineola, NY on July 11, 1987. Graduated from Chaminade High School in NY,...