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Mary Paun
August 29, 2011
Mary lost her sixyear battle to Alzheimers on Monday, August 29, 2011, at Grossmont Hospital. Her beautiful smile and cheerful attitude will be remembered by her family and friends. Mary was a Registered Nurse for 33 years working at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego (20002006), St. Anthonys Hospital in Rockford, IL (19772000), and St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, AZ...
Philip J. Ursin
August 28, 2011
Philip J. "Phil" Ursin, 72, Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011, in his home a courageous battle with cancer.He was born December 15, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Wilhelm and Margaret (Gulbrandson) Ursin.Phil married Joan Sears Karr in Rockford on November 5, 1970.He was employed as a salesman at Rockford Standard Furniture for 27 years,and later in sales...
Lyle J. Novak
August 28, 2011
Lyle J. Novak, 71, Buffalo Grove, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 4, 1940; the son of John and Eileen (Vondra) Novak. Lyle graduated from St. Thomas Catholic High School class of 1958. He was a US Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge...
George Hamp
August 28, 2011
George Hamp, 89, of Rockford, died at his residence surrounded by his family after a long illness Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born August 22, 1922 in rural Whiteside County Illinois.He was the son of William and Florence Hamp.He was educated in a oneroom school in Stephenson County. He graduated from Belvidere High School.He married Mary Louise Nuckles on...
George M. Hamp
August 28, 2011
George Hamp, 89, of Rockford, died at his residence surrounded by his family after a long illness Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born August 22, 1922 in rural Whiteside County Illinois.He was the son of William and Florence Hamp.He was educated in a oneroom school in Stephenson County. He graduated from Belvidere High School.He married Mary Louise Nuckles on...
Lila Ruth Robinson
August 28, 2011
Lila Ruth Robinson, 88, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Anam Care following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer'¢s Disease.She was born March 6, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Amanda (Staven) Carlson.Lila married William (Sonny) Robinson in Rockford on February 14, 1942.She enjoyed bowling and golfing.Lila was a former member of the Sandy Hollow 18...
Lyle Novak
August 28, 2011
Lyle J. Novak, 71, Buffalo Grove, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 4, 1940; the son of John and Eileen (Vondra) Novak. Lyle graduated from St. Thomas Catholic High School class of 1958. He was a US Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge...
Philip J. Ursin
August 28, 2011
Philip J. Phil Ursin, 72, Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011, in his home a courageous battle with cancer.He was born December 15, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Wilhelm and Margaret (Gulbrandson) Ursin.Phil married Joan Sears Karr in Rockford on November 5, 1970.He was employed as a salesman at Rockford Standard Furniture for 27 years,and later in sales...
Lila Ruth Robinson
August 28, 2011
Lila Ruth Robinson, 88, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Anam Care following a lengthy battle with Alzheimers Disease.She was born March 6, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Amanda (Staven) Carlson.Lila married William (Sonny) Robinson in Rockford on February 14, 1942.She enjoyed bowling and golfing.Lila was a former member of the Sandy Hollow 18...
Thomas G. Krause
August 27, 2011
Thomas G. Tom Krause, 78, of Rockford, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011, in his home.nbsp; He was born January 25, 1933, in Beloit, WI, the son of George and Marjorie (McIntyre) Krause.nbsp; Tom married Joyce A. Remy in Beloit on June 11, 1955, and moved to Rockford in 1961. He was devoted to his family and friends, was a...
Anna Mae Mcdonald
August 27, 2011
Anna Mae (Crotty) McDonald passed on peacefully surrounded by her family, after a sudden illness, at Swedish American Hospital on August 27, 2011. Born December 28, 1927 to Blanche and Frank Crotty in South Wayne, WI. Married her loving husband, DonaldBob McDonald on Feb. 12, 1947. Ann retired from Barber Coleman after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a...
David Voellinger
August 27, 2011
David Voellinger, 82, longtime Rockford resident, peacefully passed away early Saturday, joining his beloved wife Monita in Heaven. nbsp;An amazing father, artist, devoted Catholic, and outdoorsman, Dave will be missed by his children Amy, Dan, Joe, and Connie, their spouses, his 11 grandchildren; his siblings, nieces and nephews; and many friends. nbsp;Funeral Mass Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m....
David A. Voellinger
August 27, 2011
David Voellinger, 82, longtime Rockford resident, peacefully passed away early Saturday, joining his beloved wife Monita in Heaven. An amazing father, artist, devoted Catholic, and outdoorsman, Dave will be missed by his children Amy, Dan, Joe, and Connie, their spouses, his 11 grandchildren; his siblings, nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral Mass Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m....
Thomas G. Krause
August 27, 2011
Thomas G. "Tom" Krause, 78, of Rockford, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011, in his home. He was born January 25, 1933, in Beloit, WI, the son of George and Marjorie (McIntyre) Krause. Tom married Joyce A. Remy in Beloit on June 11, 1955, and moved to Rockford in 1961. He was devoted to his family and friends, was a...
Anna Mae Mcdonald
August 27, 2011
Anna Mae (Crotty) McDonald passed on peacefully surrounded by her family, after a sudden illness, at Swedish American Hospital on August 27, 2011. Born December 28, 1927 to Blanche and Frank Crotty in South Wayne, WI. Married her loving husband, Donald"Bob" McDonald on Feb. 12, 1947. Ann retired from Barber Coleman after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a...
Mary Jones
August 25, 2011
Mary Cecilia Jones, 95, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Wesley Willows Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois. Mary was born June 26, 1916 in Hillsboro, North Dakota, the daughter of Fred Hager and Mary Staska Hager. She graduated from Owatonna High School and took education courses to become a teacher. She married...
Peter Palmenderi
August 25, 2011
Peter Palmenderi 98 of Rockford passed away Thursday August 25, 2011 in Rockford Nursing and Rehab Center.Peter was born 12/21/1912 in Lasalle, IL.The son of Peter and Jacqueline Palmenderi.He married Martha Arbisi in Rockford in 1952.He worked for Winnebago Cabinets for many years as a Finisher.Member of St Anthony Church.Survivors include many nieces and nephews.Predeceased by his parents, wife Martha,...
Mary C. Jones
August 25, 2011
Mary Cecilia Jones, 95, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Wesley Willows Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois. Mary was born June 26, 1916 in Hillsboro, North Dakota, the daughter of Fred Hager and Mary Staska Hager. She graduated from Owatonna High School and took education courses to become a teacher. She married...
Peter A. Palmenderi
August 25, 2011
Peter Palmenderi 98 of Rockford passed away Thursday August 25, 2011 in Rockford Nursing and Rehab Center.Peter was born 12/21/1912 in Lasalle, IL.The son of Peter and Jacqueline Palmenderi.He married Martha Arbisi in Rockford in 1952.He worked for Winnebago Cabinets for many years as a Finisher.Member of St Anthony Church.Survivors include many nieces and nephews.Predeceased by his parents, wife Martha,...
Thorsten R. Sword
August 24, 2011
Thorsten R. Bob Sword, 69, Rockford, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.Born December 6, 1941 in Rockford, son of Thorsten and Astrid (Franzene) Sword.Married Eleanor M. Hageman in Detroit, MI on September 4, 1965.Served in Japan with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.He was employed by Hartzog Aviation for 19 years,...
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