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Pearl C. Martini
October 19, 2011
Pearl (Pierina) C. Martini, 85, was born into eternal life on October 19, 2011. A resident of Rockford for 76 years and lived in Colorado since 2002. Born June 26, 1926 to John and Maria (Pegoraro) Spillare in Rockford. Graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and West High School class of 1943. Married Joe Martini at St. Anthony Catholic Church...
James W. Barnett
October 19, 2011
James W. Barnett, 73, a long time resident of the Stillman Valley and Byron areas died after a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in his Arizona residence with his wife by his side. He died peacefully, surrounded by the mountains that he loved so much. Born March 10, 1938 in Middlesboro, KY, son of Floyd and Martha Thompson...
Patricia Ann Schmidt
October 18, 2011
Patricia Ann (Darby) Schmidt, 89, enjoyed her most precious gifts of family and friends until the last moments of her life Oct. 18, 2011. Pat was lovingly cared for by her family, her caregiver Baby Zolina and the assistance and support of Heartland Hospice Services. Pat was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Omaha, Neb. As a young girl, Patsy lived...
Edwin E. Purfeerst
October 18, 2011
Edwin E. Purfeerst, 89, Rockford, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born April 2, 1922 in River Falls, WI, son of Louis and Lewella (Byrnes) Purfeerst.Graduated from Cornell, WI High School and attended River Falls College. Married Alma C. Collum on August 21, 1943. While in high school he lettered all four years...
Edwin Purfeerst
October 18, 2011
Edwin E. Purfeerst, 89, Rockford, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born April 2, 1922 in River Falls, WI, son of Louis and Lewella (Byrnes) Purfeerst.Graduated from Cornell, WI High School and attended River Falls College. Married Alma C. Collum on August 21, 1943. While in high school he lettered all four years...
Ruby Mullins
October 14, 2011
Ruby Iris Mullins, 89, left her earthly body on October 14, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 15, 1922 in Dysartville, N.C, the daughter of Mitchell Clayton and Peggy (Addington) Kilgore, Ruby devoted her life to God and her family. She loved reading, quilting, fishing and being outdoors. Her passion for gardening garnered her a certificate of Merit...
Ruby Mullins
October 14, 2011
Ruby Iris Mullins, 89, left her earthly body on October 14, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 15, 1922 in Dysartville, N.C, the daughter of Mitchell Clayton and Peggy (Addington) Kilgore, Ruby devoted her life to God and her family. She loved reading, quilting, fishing and being outdoors. Her passion for gardening garnered her a certificate of Merit...
Della M. Burns
October 13, 2011
Della "Dell" M. Burns, 87, of Loves Park, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her lord on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Born April 12, 1924, in Rockford; the daughter of Joseph H and Pauline J (Zubas) Pirages. Married William J. Burns on June 12, 1948 in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. In her early years, Della worked...
Mona A. Almond
October 13, 2011
MONA ALMOND, 76 OF ROCKFORD, LOVING MOM AND NANAMona Almond 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.She was born 1935 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mona Lee.She married Joseph Gene Almond in Rockford on July 16, 1952. Gene predeceased her in 2006. A member of Faith Lutheran Church.Mona...
Mona Almond
October 13, 2011
MONA ALMOND, 76 OF ROCKFORD, LOVING MOM AND NANAMona Almond 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.She was born 1935 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mona Lee.She married Joseph Gene Almond in Rockford on July 16, 1952. nbsp;Gene predeceased her in 2006. A member of Faith Lutheran Church.Mona...
Della Burns
October 13, 2011
Della Dell M. Burns, 87, of Loves Park, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her lord on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Born April 12, 1924, in Rockford; the daughter of Joseph H and Pauline J (Zubas) Pirages. Married William J. Burns on June 12, 1948 nbsp;in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. In her early years, Della worked...
Mary Schultz
October 11, 2011
Mary Schultz, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born December 14, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Pagano) Russo.Mary was a true matriarch of the family.She taught her children the traditions that were passed down from generation to generation, how important good morals are and how...
Mary Schultz
October 11, 2011
Mary Schultz, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born December 14, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Pagano) Russo.Mary was a true matriarch of the family.She taught her children the traditions that were passed down from generation to generation, how important good morals are and how...
Anna A. Sherbine
October 10, 2011
Anna A. "Ann" Sherbine, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Monday, October 10, 2011, at Bickford Assisted Living Home.She was born June 25, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Vincent and Elvira (Salvatori) Marinelli. Ann married Lyle D. Sherbine in Rockford on September 23, 1944.He passed away in Rockford on April 9, 2009.She was a receptionist...
Anna A. Sherbine
October 10, 2011
Anna A. Ann Sherbine, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Monday, October 10, 2011, at Bickford Assisted Living Home.She was born June 25, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Vincent and Elvira (Salvatori) Marinelli. Ann married Lyle D. Sherbine in Rockford on September 23, 1944.He passed away in Rockford on April 9, 2009.She was a receptionist...
Patricia Ann Malachowski
October 9, 2011
Patricia Ann "Pat" Malachowski, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family.She was born October 14, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Pruchnowski) Malachowski.Pat was a legal secretary for attorney Chuck Thomas for 42 years including when Chuck joined the law firm of Hinshaw and Culbertson.She was...
Susan Marie Simpkins
October 9, 2011
Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family.She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA; the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy.Graduate of Rock Valley College. She worked for SwedishAmerican Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist.Was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...
Patricia Ann Malachowski
October 9, 2011
Patricia Ann Pat Malachowski, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family.She was born October 14, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Pruchnowski) Malachowski.Pat was a legal secretary for attorney Chuck Thomas for 42 years including when Chuck joined the law firm of Hinshaw and Culbertson.She was...
Richard C. Costello
October 9, 2011
Richard Costello, Sr., 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Kirkland, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011.Born July 12, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois; son of Carmen and Josephine (Kulach) Costello. Graduate of the University of Illinois earning his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout his career he worked for Caterpillar, Griffin Wheel, Ipsen, and Arnold Engineering before retiring from...
Susan Simpkins
October 9, 2011
Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy.nbsp; She worked for Swedish American Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist.nbsp; She was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...
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