Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Johnnie Lee Robinson

Johnnie Lee Robinson

June 12, 2011

Johnnie Lee Robinson, 56, Rockford, died in his home of esophageal cancer on Sunday, June 12, 2011.nbsp; Born December 6, 1954 in Epps, LA, son of Hardin Robinson and Lavetta Gorden.nbsp; Employed by Gunite Corp. for several years and for the past 10 years had been self employed.nbsp; Johnnie was an excellent roller skater, and also enjoyed fishing and drawing.nbsp;...

Juan Floriano

Juan Floriano

June 11, 2011

Juan Floriano, 97, of Rockford died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; He was born June 24, 1913 in Mexico City.nbsp; When he was 24 years old he moved to San Antonio, TX and then came to Rockford, IL.nbsp; Juan was an honest man with great expectations of his family.nbsp; He was pure at heart and loved...

Juan Floriano

Juan Floriano

June 11, 2011

Juan Floriano, 97, of Rockford died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born June 24, 1913 in Mexico City. When he was 24 years old he moved to San Antonio, TX and then came to Rockford, IL. Juan was an honest man with great expectations of his family. He was pure at heart and loved...

Keith D. Hayes

Keith D. Hayes

June 10, 2011

Keith D. Hayes, 66, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Keith was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Delores Hayes. Keith married Donna Barton in Rickardsville, Iowa on July 18, 1970. He retired in 2001 after working at Chrysler for 35 years. Keith was an avid golfer and had worked part time at Swan Hills...

Walter L. Goebbert

Walter L. Goebbert

June 10, 2011

Walter L. Goebbert, 79Rockford-Walter L. Goebbert, 79 of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 27, 1931 in Arlington Heights, IL to Walter H. and Elfrieda (Geffe) Goebbert. Married Nancy Glon in Crown Point, IN on March 30, 1954. Walter served in the US Air Force before joining the Chicago Police department. Retired as...

Keith D. Hayes

Keith D. Hayes

June 10, 2011

Keith D. Hayes, 66, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Keith was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Delores Hayes. Keith married Donna Barton in Rickardsville, Iowa on July 18, 1970. He retired in 2001 after working at Chrysler for 35 years. Keith was an avid golfer and had worked part time at Swan Hills...

Walter L. Goebbert

Walter L. Goebbert

June 10, 2011

Walter L. Goebbert, 79Rockford-Walter L. Goebbert, 79 of Rockford died Friday, June 10, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 27, 1931 in Arlington Heights, IL to Walter H. and Elfrieda (Geffe) Goebbert. Married Nancy Glon in Crown Point, IN on March 30, 1954. Walter served in the US Air Force before joining the Chicago Police department. Retired as...

Donald Robert Mcdonald

Donald Robert Mcdonald

June 9, 2011

Rockford - Donald "Mac" or "Bob" Robert McDonald of Rockford died peacefully after a lengthy illness at Provena St. Anne's on Thursday, June 9, 2011, surround by his loving family. Bob was born January 26, 1925, to James and Martha McDonald. Graduated from Darlington High School in Darlington, WI, where he played football and went on to enlist in the...

Donald Robert Mcdonald

Donald Robert Mcdonald

June 9, 2011

nbsp;Rockford - Donald Mac or Bob Robert McDonald of Rockford died peacefully after a lengthy illness at Provena St. Annes on Thursday, June 9, 2011, surround by his loving family.nbsp; Bob was born January 26, 1925, to James and Martha McDonald.nbsp; Graduated from Darlington High School in Darlington, WI, where he played football and went on to enlist nbsp;in the...

Randall J. Wilson

Randall J. Wilson

June 9, 2011

Rockford - Randall J. Wilson of Rockford, Il. passed away unexpectedlynbsp; June 9 th , 2011 after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Born July 1 st , 1953 in Waukegan, Il. the son of Robert and Ann Wilson. Graduate of Boylan HS and received his B.S., M.B.A. and Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Business practices focused in...

Randall J. Wilson

Randall J. Wilson

June 9, 2011

Rockford - Randall J. Wilson of Rockford, Il. passed away unexpectedly June 9 th , 2011 after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Born July 1 st , 1953 in Waukegan, Il. the son of Robert and Ann Wilson. Graduate of Boylan HS and received his B.S., M.B.A. and Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Business practices focused in...

Sherry K. Blascoe

Sherry K. Blascoe

June 7, 2011

Rockford- Sherry K. Blascoe of Rockford and formerly of Rockton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Born November 8, 1963 in Rockford the daughter of Fred and Judy (Lee) Mehren. Graduate of East High School and received her Certified Nursing Assistance certificate. She had worked for SwedishAmerican Hospital transcribing medical documents and until most recently worked in medical billing,...

Alberto Santillan Deavila

Alberto Santillan Deavila

June 7, 2011

Alberto Santillan DeAvila, 61, Rockford, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in his home. Born July 6, 1949 in Tayahua Villanueva Zacatecas, Mexico. Survived by 5 brothers and a sister. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with a Rosary to be recited...

Alberto Santillan Deavila

Alberto Santillan Deavila

June 7, 2011

Alberto Santillan DeAvila, 61, Rockford, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in his home.nbsp; Born July 6, 1949 in Tayahua Villanueva Zacatecas, Mexico.nbsp; Survived by 5 brothers and a sister.nbsp; A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with a Rosary to be recited...

Sherry K. Blascoe

Sherry K. Blascoe

June 7, 2011

Rockford- Sherry K. Blascoe of Rockford and formerly of Rockton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Born November 8, 1963 in Rockford the daughter of Fred and Judy (Lee) Mehren. Graduate of East High School and received her Certified Nursing Assistance certificate. She had worked for SwedishAmerican Hospital transcribing medical documents and until most recently worked in medical billing,...

Virginia Emily Jason

Virginia Emily Jason

June 6, 2011

Virginia Emily Jason, 89Rockford-Virginia Emily Jason, 89 of Rockford died Monday, June 6, 2011 at home. Bornnbsp; December 22, 1921 to Frank and Julia (Mickeliunas) Pumputis. Virginia was beloved wife of the late John G. Jason, loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Lanham and devoted grandmother of Michael Lanham. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Catholic Womens League, The Poor...

J. Robert Bob Carlson

J. Robert Bob Carlson

June 6, 2011

J. Robert "Bob" Carlson, 86, Belvidere, died Monday, June 6, 2011 in his home. Born May 11, 1925 in Rockford, son of Joseph and Annie Anderson Carlson. Graduate of East High School. Married Mary Colette Corcoran in Rockford on April 15, 1945. He was employed by Mautz Paints (Sherwin Williams) for many years. Member of St. James Catholic Church in...

Paul Krominga

Paul Krominga

June 6, 2011

Paul ""P.K"" Krominga Sr., 76, of Rockford died June 6, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born March 31, 1935 in Titonka, IA the son of the late Amos and Pearl Krominga Jr. Paul worked for many years as a manager of Shipping and Receiving at Mattison Machine Works. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and watching the Bears and...

Virginia Emily Jason

Virginia Emily Jason

June 6, 2011

Virginia Emily Jason, 89Rockford-Virginia Emily Jason, 89 of Rockford died Monday, June 6, 2011 at home. Born December 22, 1921 to Frank and Julia (Mickeliunas) Pumputis. Virginia was beloved wife of the late John G. Jason, loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Lanham and devoted grandmother of Michael Lanham. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Catholic Women's League, The Poor...

Paul Krominga Sr.

Paul Krominga Sr.

June 6, 2011

Paul P.K Krominga Sr., 76, of Rockford died June 6, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born March 31, 1935 in Titonka, IA the son of the late Amos and Pearl Krominga Jr.nbsp; Paul worked for many years as a manager of Shipping and Receiving at Mattison Machine Works.nbsp; He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and watching the Bears and...