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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Harry Lee Powers

Harry Lee Powers

March 23, 2011

Harry Lee Powers, 87, of Franklin Grove died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Born May 24, 1923 in Toccoa, GA the son of Arnold and Elsie (Cheek) Powers.nbsp; Served in the US 8 th Air Force during WWII as part of the B17 crew, flying missions over Germany. He then married his loving wife Theresa Colombo...

Margaret Ann Byrne

Margaret Ann Byrne

March 23, 2011

Margaret Ann Byrne, 84, of Watertown, died late Wednesday afternoon at Marquardt Village.nbsp; She was with her sons, daughter-in-law, and many of the staff in Marquart Manor.Margaret Loveall was born in Petersburg, Indiana on August 8, 1926.nbsp; She was the second daughter of George and Mary Mae (Price) Loveall.nbsp; She eventually moved with the family to Galva, Illinois.nbsp; She graduated...

Nancy Lee Hill

Nancy Lee Hill

March 23, 2011

Nancy Lee Hill, 71 ROCKFORD - Nancy Lee Hill, 71, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was born July 28, 1939, in Rockford to Floyd and Bethel Billig Hill. Nancy worked 33 years for the U.S. Post Office and part time for Office Max and JCPenney. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, League of...

Billie Alice Verkuilen

Billie Alice Verkuilen

March 21, 2011

Billie Alice VerKuilen, 81Rockford-Billie Alice Verkuilen, 81 of Rockford breathed her last breath surrounded by her loving family. Monday, March 21, 2011 at home. Born March 6, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI to Arnold and Delia (Morrison) Walbruck. Billie loved needle work and gardening.Survivors; Son, Leonard (Regina) VerKuilen; Daughters, Christine (David) Corcoran and Trina (David) Files; Grandchildren; Yvonne (Jason) Hess, Vincent...

Billie Alice Verkuilen

Billie Alice Verkuilen

March 21, 2011

Billie Alice VerKuilen, 81Rockford-Billie Alice Verkuilen, 81 of Rockford breathed her last breath surrounded by her loving family. nbsp;Monday, March 21, 2011 at home. Born March 6, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI to Arnold and Delia (Morrison) Walbruck.nbsp; Billie loved needle work and gardening.Survivors; Son,nbsp; Leonard (Regina) VerKuilen; Daughters, Christine (David) Corcoran and Trina (David) Files; Grandchildren; Yvonne (Jason) Hess, Vincent...

Brenda Mary Stewart

Brenda Mary Stewart

March 21, 2011

Brenda Mary Stewart, 46, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2011 at OSF Medical Center. Born February 15, 1965 in Osage, IA, Brenda was the daughter of Cara Christiansen and Stanley R. Witkowski. Brenda received a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee and worked for several years at Rockford Memorial and Mercer County hospitals....

Brenda Mary Stewart

Brenda Mary Stewart

March 21, 2011

Brenda Mary Stewart, 46, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2011 at OSF Medical Center. Born February 15, 1965 in Osage, IA, Brenda was the daughter of Cara Christiansen and Stanley R. Witkowski.nbsp; Brenda received a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee and worked for several years at Rockford Memorial and Mercer County hospitals.nbsp;...

Dominic C. Montana

Dominic C. Montana

March 20, 2011

Dominic C. Montana, 38nbsp; Loving Husband, Stepfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and FriendDominic C. Montana, 38 died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 20, 2011. He went to spend eternity with his Father in Heaven, surrounded by family amp; friends. Born March 28, 1972 in Rockford the son of Charles and Barbara (Madden) Montana. Graduate of Jefferson High School class of 1990, received...

Dominic C. Montana

Dominic C. Montana

March 20, 2011

Dominic C. Montana, 38 Loving Husband, Stepfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and FriendDominic C. Montana, 38 died unexpectedly, Sunday, March 20, 2011. He went to spend eternity with his Father in Heaven, surrounded by family & friends. Born March 28, 1972 in Rockford the son of Charles and Barbara (Madden) Montana. Graduate of Jefferson High School class of 1990, received...

Lynn Carol Waxler

Lynn Carol Waxler

March 18, 2011

Lynn Carol Waxler departed this life unexpectedly at SwedishAmerican Hospital on Friday, March 18, 2011, and on that day, the world lost an earthly angel. She spread sunshine to all who knew her and showered her love for her family and friends wherever she went. Lynn was born on February 24, 1955, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Ronald...

Lynn Carol Waxler

Lynn Carol Waxler

March 18, 2011

Lynn Carol Waxler departed this life unexpectedly at SwedishAmerican Hospital on Friday, March 18, 2011, and on that day, the worldnbsp;lost an earthly angel.nbsp; She spread sunshine to all who knew her and showered her love for her family and friends wherever she went.nbsp; Lynn was born on February 24, 1955, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Ronald G....

Sister Ann Frances Biesel

Sister Ann Frances Biesel

March 17, 2011

Sister Ann Frances Biesel, 89Rockford-Sister Ann Frances Biesel, 89 of Rockford died March 17 at Poor Clares Monastery after a long illness. Born December 19, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Harry and Harriet Biesel. Served in the Army as a WAC during World War II. Entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1947 and...

Carmella C. Boreen

Carmella C. Boreen

March 17, 2011

Carmella C. Millie Boreen, 86, Rockford, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born December 10, 1924 in Rockford, daughter of Joseph and Carmela (Faranna) Barberi.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1943.nbsp; Married Iver J. Boreen in Colorado Springs, CO on September 18, 1943.nbsp; He died in 1980.nbsp; Carmella and Iver resided...

Ann Frances Biesel

Ann Frances Biesel

March 17, 2011

Sister Ann Frances Biesel, 89Rockford-Sister Ann Frances Biesel, 89 of Rockford died March 17 at Poor Clares Monastery after a long illness. Born December 19, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Harry and Harriet Biesel. Served in the Army as a WAC during World War II. Entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1947 and...

Carmella C. Boreen

Carmella C. Boreen

March 17, 2011

Carmella C. "Millie" Boreen, 86, Rockford, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 10, 1924 in Rockford, daughter of Joseph and Carmela (Faranna) Barberi. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1943. Married Iver J. Boreen in Colorado Springs, CO on September 18, 1943. He died in 1980. Carmella and Iver resided...

Jim A. Brown

Jim A. Brown

March 16, 2011

Jim A. Brown, 55 of Rockford, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Born July 21, 1955 in Spring Valley, IL the son of Floyd and Anne (Piascyk) Brown. Graduated from Byron High School and entered into the US Army. He married his loving wife Carolyn Lyons on May 13, 1989 in Loves Park. Jim...

Jim A. Brown

Jim A. Brown

March 16, 2011

Jim A. Brown, 55 of Rockford, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Born July 21, 1955 in Spring Valley, IL the son of Floyd and Anne (Piascyk) Brown. Graduated from Byron High School and entered into the US Army. He married his loving wife Carolyn Lyons on May 13, 1989 in Loves Park. Jim...

Terrence Terry Lee Hangartner

Terrence Terry Lee Hangartner

March 16, 2011

Terrence Terry Lee Hangartner, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1948 in Chicago, IL. Terry was raised by his grandfather, Walter Henry Hangartner and his mother Vernette Jean Hangartner Anderson. He served in the US Navy....

Terrence Terry Lee Hangartner

Terrence Terry Lee Hangartner

March 16, 2011

Terrence "Terry" Lee Hangartner, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1948 in Chicago, IL. Terry was raised by his grandfather, Walter Henry Hangartner and his mother Vernette Jean Hangartner Anderson. He served in the US Navy....

Barbara Mae Bonacquisti

Barbara Mae Bonacquisti

March 15, 2011

Barbara Mae Bonacquisti, 73Rockford-Barbara Mae Bonacquisti, 73 of Rockford, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born November 12, 1937 in Bluffs, IL to Marvin G. & Blanche M. (Long) Hierman. Married Angelo Bonacquisti in Rockford on July 25, 1959. Member of 1 st General Baptist Church in Rochelle, IL. Previously worked with...