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Patrick Fowler

Patrick Fowler

November 28, 2011

Patrick Fowler, 64 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, stepfather and stepgrandfather Patrick Fowler, 64, Merrimac, WI,nbsp; died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the comfort of his own home.nbsp; Born June 2, 1947 in Rockford, son of Kenneth C. and Marion A. Haley Fowler.nbsp; Graduated from Boylan High School in 1965 and Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN in 1972.nbsp; Married...

Lois J. Guccione

Lois J. Guccione

November 28, 2011

Lois J. Guccione, 94, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health Center.nbsp; She was born February 23, 1917, in Freeport, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Manske) Fleck. She attended Freeport schools and was a graduate of Browns Business College in Freeport. Lois worked with Stephenson County Abstract Company for 5 years before getting married.nbsp; She...

Lois J. Guccione

Lois J. Guccione

November 28, 2011

Lois J. Guccione, 94, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born February 23, 1917, in Freeport, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Manske) Fleck. She attended Freeport schools and was a graduate of Brown's Business College in Freeport. Lois worked with Stephenson County Abstract Company for 5 years before getting married. She...

Wilma Faye Leach

Wilma Faye Leach

November 28, 2011

Wilma Faye Sissy Leach, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 in SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born January 25, 1936 in Poteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Thomas and Nell (Bright) Parker. Worked for National Lock Company and retired from Anderson Packaging. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her former husband and friend, Earnest Bud...

Patrick Fowler

Patrick Fowler

November 28, 2011

Patrick Fowler, 64 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, stepfather and stepgrandfather Patrick Fowler, 64, Merrimac, WI, died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the comfort of his own home. Born June 2, 1947 in Rockford, son of Kenneth C. and Marion A. Haley Fowler. Graduated from Boylan High School in 1965 and Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN in 1972. Married...

Wilma Faye Leach

Wilma Faye Leach

November 28, 2011

Wilma Faye "Sissy" Leach, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 in SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born January 25, 1936 in Poteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Thomas and Nell (Bright) Parker. Worked for National Lock Company and retired from Anderson Packaging. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her former husband and friend, Earnest "Bud"...

Virginia M. Moscato

Virginia M. Moscato

November 27, 2011

Virginia M Moscato 94 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother &SisterVirginia M. Moscato 94, of Rockford passed away at 9:16 P.M. Sunday November 27, 2011 at P.A. Peterson Center For Health. Born in Rockford July 3 rd 1917, daughter of Thomas and Antonia (Migliore) Crapisi.Virginia was employed at D&D Packaging for 12 years retiring in 1979.The majority of her life was spent...

Virginia M. Moscato

Virginia M. Moscato

November 27, 2011

Virginia M Moscato 94 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother amp;SisterVirginia M. Moscato 94, of Rockford passed away at 9:16 P.M. Sunday November 27, 2011 at P.A. Peterson Center For Health. Born in Rockford July 3 rd 1917, daughter of Thomas and Antonia (Migliore) Crapisi.Virginia was employed at Damp;D Packaging for 12 years retiring in 1979.The majority of her life was spent...

Rebecca J. Reilly

Rebecca J. Reilly

November 26, 2011

Rebecca J. Reilly, 44, of Rockford, formally of Schaumburg, IL passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Born August 3, 1967 in Arlington Heights, IL; the daughter of Victor and Alice (Menke) Hansen.Becky was a beautiful vivacious red head with a big heart.She enjoyed horse back riding, motorcycles, and camping.Becky graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree...

Rebecca Reilly

Rebecca Reilly

November 26, 2011

Rebecca J. Reilly, 44, of Rockford, formally of Schaumburg, IL passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Born August 3, 1967 in Arlington Heights, IL; the daughter of Victor and Alice (Menke) Hansen.Becky was a beautiful vivacious red head with a big heart.She enjoyed horse back riding, motorcycles, and camping.Becky graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelors Degree...

Sue A. Langerud

Sue A. Langerud

November 24, 2011

Sue A. Langerud, 74, Rockford, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born July 17, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Norvel Legel and Erma Bowman Legel.Employed by Gaffney Nut and Bolt for 20 years, retiring in 2001.Survivors include her sons, Dennis ( Dawn) Clark, Terry (Kathy) Wolfgram, Tom (Leslie) Wolfgram, Don (Julie) Wolfgram and Berry (Mary)...

Sue A. Langerud

Sue A. Langerud

November 24, 2011

Sue A. Langerud, 74, Rockford, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born July 17, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Norvel Legel and Erma Bowman Legel.Employed by Gaffney Nut and Bolt for 20 years, retiring in 2001.Survivors include her sons, Dennis ( Dawn) Clark, Terry (Kathy) Wolfgram, Tom (Leslie) Wolfgram, Don (Julie) Wolfgram and Berry (Mary)...

Andrea Sue Ferguson

Andrea Sue Ferguson

November 23, 2011

Andrea Sue Ferguson, 63, of Cherry Valley left this part of eternity with her angel at her side Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.She entered this world October 28, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio, daughter of James and Doris Ferguson.She and her mother moved to Rockford in 1981 to be near her sister, Dianne.Andreas life was one of inspiration, patience...

Charles A. Piske

Charles A. Piske

November 23, 2011

Charles "Chuck" Alan Piske, 55, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in his home. He was born January 25, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Joyce Piske. He married Betty (Smiley) Miller in Rockford on June 25, 1994. He worked for Archway Sales for many years. Member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church. Chuck graduated...

Charles A. Piske

Charles A. Piske

November 23, 2011

Charles Chuck Alan Piske, 55, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in his home. nbsp;He was born January 25, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Joyce Piske. nbsp;He married Betty (Smiley) Miller in Rockford on June 25, 1994. nbsp;He worked for Archway Sales for many years. nbsp;Member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church. nbsp;Chuck graduated...

Hilda M. Mcgehee

Hilda M. Mcgehee

November 23, 2011

Hilda M. McGehee,85, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born August 9, 1926 in Brodhead, WI; the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Helland. Hilda lived in the Rockford area most of her life. She worked at BJ'¢s Place for many years. Hilda enjoyed word searches, going for breakfast, shopping and taking vacations. She is survived by son, Donald...

Hilda M. Mcgehee

Hilda M. Mcgehee

November 23, 2011

Hilda M. McGehee,85, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born August 9, 1926 in Brodhead, WI; the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Helland. Hilda lived in the Rockford area most of her life. She worked at BJs Place for many years. Hilda enjoyed word searches, going for breakfast, shopping and taking vacations. She is survived by son, Donald...

Andrea Sue Ferguson

Andrea Sue Ferguson

November 23, 2011

Andrea Sue Ferguson, 63, of Cherry Valley left this part of eternity with her angel at her side Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.She entered this world October 28, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio, daughter of James and Doris Ferguson.She and her mother moved to Rockford in 1981 to be near her sister, Dianne.Andreas life was one of inspiration, patience...

Wayne Statler

Wayne Statler

November 21, 2011

Wayne Statler, 64, Oregon, died at 10:06 a.m.Monday, November 21, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 18, 1947 in Steele, MO, son of Jim Statler and Thelma Thayer Statler. Married Carol Schraiber on January 21, 1990 . He was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local No.196. Wayne was a highly skilled man in all...

Wayne Statler

Wayne Statler

November 21, 2011

Wayne Statler, 64, Oregon, died at 10:06 a.m.Monday, November 21, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 18, 1947 in Steele, MO, son of Jim Statler and Thelma Thayer Statler. Married Carol Schraiber on January 21, 1990 . He was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local No.196. Wayne was a highly skilled man in all...