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Annette Barraco
February 17, 2012
Annette Ingrassia Barraco, 65, of Rockford passed away, Friday, February 17, 2012, in the comfort of her home.nbsp; Annette was born September 25, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Paul J. and Vita Ingrassia.nbsp; She married Frank Barraco in St. James Church, May 19, 1973.nbsp; She was a member of Holy Family Church, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Womens...
Charles A. Davis
February 15, 2012
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, GreatGrandfather and BrotherCharles A. Davis, 82, Rockford, died at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Emeritus at Rockford.Born September 13, 1929 in Effingham, IL, son of Virgil H. and Dorothy E. (Bailey) Davis.Graduated from East High School in 1948 and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Married Marlene Johnson on November 20, 1953.Founder...
Charles A. Davis
February 15, 2012
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, GreatGrandfather and BrotherCharles A. Davis, 82, Rockford, died at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Emeritus at Rockford.Born September 13, 1929 in Effingham, IL, son of Virgil H. and Dorothy E. (Bailey) Davis.Graduated from East High School in 1948 and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Married Marlene Johnson on November 20, 1953.Founder...
Richard Cross
February 14, 2012
Richard R. Cross, 89, Rockford, formerly of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born November 29, 1922 to Mildred and Nelson Cross in Canton , Ohio. Educated in Rockford Public Schools, a member of the first graduating class of the new West High School. He attended the University of Illinois and then served in the United...
Richard Cross
February 14, 2012
Richard R. Cross, 89, Rockford, formerly of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born November 29, 1922 to Mildred and Nelson Cross in Canton , Ohio. Educated in Rockford Public Schools, a member of the first graduating class of the new West High School. He attended the University of Illinois and then served in the United...
Mary Jane Lucas
February 14, 2012
Mary Jane Lucas passed away on February 14 at 7:10 p.m. in St. Anne Center.nbsp; She spent many years bravely fighting a number of serious illnesses.nbsp; Mary was born to Pearl Williamson Lucas and Ralph Lucas on July 7, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois.nbsp; She graduated from Knox College in 1958 with a B.A. degree with a double major in art...
Mary Jane Lucas
February 14, 2012
Mary Jane Lucas passed away on February 14 at 7:10 p.m. in St. Anne Center. She spent many years bravely fighting a number of serious illnesses. Mary was born to Pearl Williamson Lucas and Ralph Lucas on July 7, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois. She graduated from Knox College in 1958 with a B.A. degree with a double major in art...
Mercedes Gyorkos
February 13, 2012
Mercedes Gyorkos, 83 of Rockford, died Monday, February 13, 2012 in her home with her family at her side. Born February 28, 1928 in Geneva, IL the daughter of Lester and Mary (Gardner) Casteel. Married her loving husband, the late Frank Gyorkos, and had 8 beautiful children. Mercedes was a full time wife and mother until her children became older...
Maynard E. Lutzow
February 13, 2012
Maynard Lutzow, 75, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Born March 12, 1936 in Rockford; son of Pearl Herbig and Clarence Lutzow. Married Barbara Flood on May 7, 1955. He was a graduate from West High, Class of 1954, and played for the basketball team. Worked for Ingersoll Milling as an electrical supervisor/engineer for 41 1/2 years,...
Maynard Lutzow
February 13, 2012
Maynard Lutzow, 75, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Born March 12, 1936 in Rockford; son of Pearl Herbig and Clarence Lutzow. Married Barbara Flood on May 7, 1955. He was a graduate from West High, Class of 1954, and played for the basketball team. Worked for Ingersoll Milling as an electrical supervisor/engineer for 41 1/2 years,...
Mercedes Gyorkos
February 13, 2012
Mercedes Gyorkos, 83 of Rockford, died Monday, February 13, 2012 in her home with her family at her side. Born February 28, 1928 in Geneva, IL the daughter of Lester and Mary (Gardner) Casteel. nbsp;Married her loving husband,nbsp; the late Frank Gyorkos, and had 8 beautiful children.nbsp; Mercedes was a full time wife and mother until her children became older...
Marcella Ann Loftus
February 12, 2012
Marcella Ann Loftus, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born March 28, 1929 in Ashland PA. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Predeceased by husband, Joseph F and son, Joseph M. Loftus. nbsp;Survived by sister, Mary Ann Doyle; daughter, Margaret; son, Michael; grandchildren, Melissa Arnold, Meagan Weber, Brendan Loftus, Charlotte Loftus and Mat Blake and greatgrandchildren, Samus Arnold,...
Marcella Ann Loftus
February 12, 2012
Marcella Ann Loftus, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born March 28, 1929 in Ashland PA. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Predeceased by husband, Joseph F and son, Joseph M. Loftus. Survived by sister, Mary Ann Doyle; daughter, Margaret; son, Michael; grandchildren, Melissa Arnold, Meagan Weber, Brendan Loftus, Charlotte Loftus and Mat Blake and greatgrandchildren, Samus Arnold,...
Lola Schmit
February 11, 2012
LOLA MARIE SCHMIT, 90, ROCKFORD Lola M. Schmit, 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in North Port, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Pingree, N.D., to Floyd and Mona (Reilly) Cave. Moved to Rockford at age 2. She married "the boy next door" , Frank Schmit, on Nov. 8, 1938. Frank passed away in...
Larry Branch
February 11, 2012
Larry Dean Branch, 73, Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family.nbsp; He was born April 13, 1938, in Highland, IL, the son of William Henry and Ordella (Lynch) Branch. Larry was a 1956 graduate of Rockford West High School and he then completed his apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician.nbsp; He...
Lola Schmit
February 11, 2012
LOLA MARIE SCHMIT, 90, ROCKFORD Lola M. Schmit, 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in North Port, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Pingree, N.D., to Floyd and Mona (Reilly) Cave. Moved to Rockford at age 2. She married the boy next door, Frank Schmit, on Nov. 8, 1938. Frank passed away in 1987....
Durrell E. Block
February 11, 2012
Durrell (Dee) E. Block 85Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend. On February 11th, 2012, Durrell (Dee) Elnore Block was taken from her loving family to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Durrell was born to Alfred and Mabel Block in Rockford, IL on June 15th, 1926. She graduated from...
Durrell Block
February 11, 2012
Durrell (Dee) E. Blocknbsp; nbsp; 85Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend. On February 11th, 2012, Durrell (Dee) Elnore Block was taken from her loving family to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Durrell was born to Alfred and Mabel Block in Rockford, IL on June 15th, 1926. She graduated...
Larry Branch
February 11, 2012
Larry Dean Branch, 73, Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1938, in Highland, IL, the son of William Henry and Ordella (Lynch) Branch. Larry was a 1956 graduate of Rockford West High School and he then completed his apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician. He...
Edward Perrine
February 10, 2012
Edward T. Perrine, Sr., 99, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, in his home. He was born January 18, 1913, in Caledonia, the son of James H. and Ida Perrine. He married Gladys Swanson in Rockford. She passed away in 1987. Ed worked at Ingersoll for over 42 years. Survived by sons, Edward Eddie (Regina) Perrine, Jr. and Donald...
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