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Anna T. Usiewicz
February 16, 2011
Anna T. Usiewicz, 95, Rockford, formerly of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in Rosewood Care Center. Born December 6, 1915, in Kankakee, daughter of George and Lillie (Shoven) Spenard. Married to Joseph F. Usiewicz in Kankakee on July 16, 1938. He passed away January 30, 1983. She worked at Bear Brand Hosiery Plant during WWII and later as...
Lois S. Tripp
February 15, 2011
Lois S. Tripp, 87, former Rockford resident, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Gilmer, Texas where she had resided since 2001.nbsp; Born June 4, 1923 in McDougal, AR, daughter of Asie and Myrtle Compton Porter.nbsp; Married Joe Tripp in St. Louis, MO in 1946.nbsp; Lois was a loving, woman who adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.nbsp; Survivors include...
Lois S. Tripp
February 15, 2011
Lois S. Tripp, 87, former Rockford resident, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Gilmer, Texas where she had resided since 2001. Born June 4, 1923 in McDougal, AR, daughter of Asie and Myrtle Compton Porter. Married Joe Tripp in St. Louis, MO in 1946. Lois was a loving, woman who adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include...
Mary Virginia Von Rotz
February 14, 2011
Mary Virginia Ginger (Feuerstein) Von Rotz, 77nbsp;Rockford-- Mary Virginia Ginger (Feuerstein) Von Rotz, 77 of Rockford went to be with the Lord February 13, 2011. Born June 7, 1933 in Beloit, WI daughter of Nicholas and Hazel (Caldwell) Feuerstein. Married Alphonse Al R. Von Rotz in St. Judes church in Beloit, WI on February 14, 1953. nbsp;Survivors; Husband, Alphonse Al...
Mary Virginia Von Rotz
February 14, 2011
Mary Virginia "Ginger" (Feuerstein) Von Rotz, 77 Rockford-- Mary Virginia "Ginger" (Feuerstein) Von Rotz, 77 of Rockford went to be with the Lord February 13, 2011. Born June 7, 1933 in Beloit, WI daughter of Nicholas and Hazel (Caldwell) Feuerstein. Married Alphonse "Al" R. Von Rotz in St. Jude's church in Beloit, WI on February 14, 1953. Survivors; Husband, Alphonse...
Frank H. Ware
February 13, 2011
A quotation Frank Ware kept on his desk expresses what was, perhaps, the guiding principle of his belief system: Nothing exists that so fills and binds the heart as love does. ~Umberto EcoThe quotation is etched into a picture frame containing an image of Frank and the love of his life, wife Lorraine Hoover, on the Jersey shore of Cape...
Frank H. Ware
February 13, 2011
A quotation Frank Ware kept on his desk expresses what was, perhaps, the guiding principle of his belief system: "Nothing exists that so fills and binds the heart as love does." ~Umberto EcoThe quotation is etched into a picture frame containing an image of Frank and the love of his life, wife Lorraine Hoover, on the Jersey shore of Cape...
Anthony F. Brodeski
February 11, 2011
Anthony Tony Frank Brodeski, 91 of Cherry Valley, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Feb. 17, 1919 in Rockford the son of Anthony and Mary( Dombrzalski)nbsp; Brodeski.nbsp; Married his loving wife, Sabina Kazmierski , in Rockford on July 12, 1941. She preceded him in death in 1987. Tony worked for Barber Colman and for...
Josephine E. Arvaj
February 11, 2011
Rockford- Josephine E. Arvaj, 90 died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at the Bickford House. Born Nov. 6, 1920 in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Francis and Aneila (Radvanski) Kowalczyk. Married Henry J. Kruk Sr. in 1942, he preceded her in 1950. She then remarried Milton Arvaj in 1970, he preceded her in 1986. Josephine worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company,...
Mary M Petersen
February 11, 2011
Mary M. McDonnell Petersen, 64, Rockford, finally won her battle with ALS/Lou Gehrigsnbsp; Disease on Friday, February 11, 2011.nbsp; She died in the comfort of her home surrounded by her cousins Mary Arnold and June Bratina, her long time dear friend, Evy Bronowski, special Northern Illinois Hospice friends, Regina Schicknbsp; and Debbie Roum and her wonderful caregiver, Byambaa Ragchaa.nbsp; Born...
Karl John Fricke
February 11, 2011
Karl John Fricke, 79, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 in Rockford. Karl was born July 29, 1931 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Karl E. and Leona Fricke. After moving to Rockford, he attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from West High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Germany during...
Angelina Marie Cicero
February 11, 2011
Angelina Zammuto Cicero, 94, of Rockford passed from this world to eternal life on February 9, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Angelina, the daughter of Frank Zammuto and Josephine Collura, was born on July 9, 1916 in Aragona, Sicily. She and her family immigrated to Rockford in 1920. She married Peter Cicero on June 13, 1937 and together they managed...
Josephine E. Arvaj
February 11, 2011
Rockford- Josephine E. Arvaj, 90 died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at the Bickford House. Born Nov. 6, 1920 in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Francis and Aneila (Radvanski) Kowalczyk. Married Henry J. Kruk Sr. in 1942, he preceded her in 1950. She then remarried Milton Arvaj in 1970, he preceded her in 1986. Josephine worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company,...
Anthony F. Brodeski
February 11, 2011
Anthony "Tony" Frank Brodeski, 91 of Cherry Valley, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Feb. 17, 1919 in Rockford the son of Anthony and Mary( Dombrzalski) Brodeski. Married his loving wife, Sabina Kazmierski , in Rockford on July 12, 1941. She preceded him in death in 1987. Tony worked for Barber Colman and for...
Mary M. Petersen
February 11, 2011
Mary M. McDonnell Petersen, 64, Rockford, finally won her battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease on Friday, February 11, 2011. She died in the comfort of her home surrounded by her cousins Mary Arnold and June Bratina, her long time dear friend, Evy Bronowski, special Northern Illinois Hospice friends, Regina Schick and Debbie Roum and her wonderful caregiver, Byambaa Ragchaa. Born...
Angelina Marie Cicero
February 11, 2011
Angelina Zammuto Cicero, 94, of Rockford passed from this world to eternal life on February 9, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Angelina, the daughter of Frank Zammuto and Josephine Collura, was born on July 9, 1916 in Aragona, Sicily. She and her family immigrated to Rockford in 1920. She married Peter Cicero on June 13, 1937 and together they managed...
Karl John Fricke
February 11, 2011
Karl John Fricke, 79, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 in Rockford.nbsp;nbsp;Karl was born July 29, 1931 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Karl E. and Leona Fricke. After moving to Rockford, he attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from West High School.nbsp;nbsp;He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Korean...
Catherine A. Pearce
February 9, 2011
Catherine A. Pearce, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, in her home.nbsp; She was born January 12, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of Edmund and Mary (LaFleur) Pearce.nbsp; She was a graduate of St. Patrick Catholic School, Muldoon High School, Rock Valley Junior College, and Illinois State University.nbsp; After receiving her Masters degree in social work from the University...
Catherine A. Pearce
February 9, 2011
Catherine A. Pearce, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, in her home. She was born January 12, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of Edmund and Mary (LaFleur) Pearce. She was a graduate of St. Patrick Catholic School, Muldoon High School, Rock Valley Junior College, and Illinois State University. After receiving her Master's degree in social work from the University...
Margaret Dorothy Drugles
February 7, 2011
Margaret Dorothy Drugles, 95, Rockford, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. At Alpine Fireside Health Center. She was born August 9, 1915.; in Alderson, Oklahoma, the daughter of Adolf and Maggie (Stravinsky) Herron. Lived most of her life in Rockford. She graduated from Rockford Central High School. Margaret married Donald R. Magnuson in Rockford on April 20, 1940. He passed...
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