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Marilyn Carol Boothe

Marilyn Carol Boothe

November 20, 2010

Marilyn Carol Bacino-Frisella-Boothe 66 of Rockford left this world to join her son Benny Michael Frisella and her precious dog Cody.nbsp; She was born in Rockford on October 5 th 1944, to Joseph and Mary (Spinello) Bacino. Graduate of West High School in 1962.nbsp;nbsp;She married Benny Frisella on April 27, 1963 and they moved to Lincoln Nebraska where Benny served...

Wilson B. Howard

Wilson B. Howard

November 19, 2010

Wilson B. "Willie" Howard, 92, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born November 19, 1918, in Byron , the son of George and Barbara (Drabeck) Howard. Willie lived 43 years in Rockford, coming here from Byron. He married Julia Anna Krawczyk in Rockford on July 5, 1958....

Anne Gambini

Anne Gambini

November 19, 2010

Rockford- Anne Gambini, 94, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Born Dec. 20, 1915 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Louis and Angelina Serotini.nbsp; Married her loving husband, Al Gambini in Beloit on Oct. 17, 1936. Anne was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Diana (Ken) Williams;nbsp; son, Richard (Theresa) Gambini of Rockford;nbsp; 6 grandchildren and 8...

Wilson B. Howard

Wilson B. Howard

November 19, 2010

Wilson B. Willie Howard, 92, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.nbsp; He was born November 19, 1918, in Byron , the son of George and Barbara (Drabeck) Howard.nbsp; Willie lived 43 years in Rockford, coming here from Byron.nbsp; He married Julia Anna Krawczyk in Rockford on July 5, 1958.nbsp;...

Ronald R Magnuson

Ronald R Magnuson

November 19, 2010

Ron Magnuson, 75nbsp;Rockford-Ron Magnuson passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at home after a long illness. Married Jo Ellen July 3, 1987. Employed as a glazier for 37 years Local 1355. Ron was a past County Board member and served on different positions on the Local 1355 board.Survived by wife, Jo Ellen, Son Marvin Mark and Scott Stevens; Granddaughter,...

Anne Gambini

Anne Gambini

November 19, 2010

Rockford- Anne Gambini, 94, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Born Dec. 20, 1915 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Louis and Angelina Serotini. Married her loving husband, Al Gambini in Beloit on Oct. 17, 1936. Anne was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Diana (Ken) Williams; son, Richard (Theresa) Gambini of Rockford; 6 grandchildren and 8...

Ronald R. Magnuson

Ronald R. Magnuson

November 19, 2010

Ron Magnuson, 75 Rockford-Ron Magnuson passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at home after a long illness. Married Jo Ellen July 3, 1987. Employed as a glazier for 37 years Local 1355. Ron was a past County Board member and served on different positions on the Local 1355 board.Survived by wife, Jo Ellen, Son Marvin Mark and Scott Stevens;...

Robert L. Miller

Robert L. Miller

November 18, 2010

Robert L. Miller, 46 ROCKFORD - Robert L. Miller, 46, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at his home of heart failure. Born in Rockford, Bob went on to become a 1982 graduate of Rockfords Boylan High School. From there, he went on to receive his bachelors degree at Northern Illinois University in 1987. He received both the coveted Certified Public...

Robert L. Miller

Robert L. Miller

November 18, 2010

Robert L. Miller, 46 ROCKFORD - Robert L. Miller, 46, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at his home of heart failure. Born in Rockford, Bob went on to become a 1982 graduate of Rockford's Boylan High School. From there, he went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Northern Illinois University in 1987. He received both the coveted Certified Public...

Daniel Titus Murphy

Daniel Titus Murphy

November 16, 2010

Daniel Titus Murphy of Rockton passed away Tuesday November 16, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born May 14, 1926 in Pawtucket, RI, the son of Daniel and Ella Murphy.nbsp; He married Lee Herron on Christmas Eve; they were married for 49 years.nbsp; He went on to serve in the Merchant Marines in WWII.nbsp; Daniel was a longtime employee...

Daniel Titus Murphy

Daniel Titus Murphy

November 16, 2010

Daniel Titus Murphy of Rockton passed away Tuesday November 16, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1926 in Pawtucket, RI, the son of Daniel and Ella Murphy. He married Lee Herron on Christmas Eve; they were married for 49 years. He went on to serve in the Merchant Marines in WWII. Daniel was a longtime employee...

Timothy J. Mcsweeney

Timothy J. Mcsweeney

November 15, 2010

Timothy J. McSweeney, 48Loving Son and Brother Timothy J. McSweeney, 48, of Rockford, died suddenly, Monday, November 15, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1961 in Rockford, the son of Thomas and Joan (Cherichetti) McSweeney. Tim was a 1979 graduate of West High School where he played on the varsity tennis team. He went on to attend Rock...

Timothy J. Mcsweeney

Timothy J. Mcsweeney

November 15, 2010

Timothy J. McSweeney, 48Loving Son and Brothernbsp;Timothy J. McSweeney, 48, of Rockford, died suddenly, Monday, November 15, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1961 in Rockford, the son of Thomas and Joan (Cherichetti) McSweeney. Tim was a 1979 graduate of West High School where he played on the varsity tennis team. He went on to attend Rock Valley...

Memphis Bree Griffin

Memphis Bree Griffin

November 14, 2010

Oregon- Memphis Bree Griffin, 24 days old, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving parents Daniel and Bethany Griffin when an angel in the book of life wrote down Memphiss birth and whispered as he closed the book, too beautiful for this earth.nbsp; Survivors include her twin...

Memphis Bree Griffin

Memphis Bree Griffin

November 14, 2010

Oregon- Memphis Bree Griffin, 24 days old, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving parents Daniel and Bethany Griffin when an angel in the book of life wrote down Memphis's birth and whispered as he closed the book, too beautiful for this earth. Survivors include her twin...

Joan K. Nonnemacher

Joan K. Nonnemacher

November 12, 2010

Joan K. Nonnemacher, 67Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Joan K. Nonnemacher, 67, Rockford, died at 9: 20 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 in the University of Wisconsin Medical Center, Madison, WI.nbsp; Born January 24, 1943 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of Paul and Lucille Hansen Schaefer.nbsp; Married Eugene A. Nonnemacher in Manitowoc on December 31, 1964.nbsp; She had previously been employed...

Joan K. Nonnemacher

Joan K. Nonnemacher

November 12, 2010

Joan K. Nonnemacher, 67Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Joan K. Nonnemacher, 67, Rockford, died at 9: 20 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 in the University of Wisconsin Medical Center, Madison, WI. Born January 24, 1943 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of Paul and Lucille Hansen Schaefer. Married Eugene A. Nonnemacher in Manitowoc on December 31, 1964. She had previously been employed...

Marvin J. Lashock

Marvin J. Lashock

November 11, 2010

Marvin J. Lashock, 84, Rockford, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 18, 1926 in Princeton, WI, son of Nicholas and Theresa (Soda) Lashock. Married Margaret L. Welsh in Rockford on June 19, 1961. WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, having received combat wounds while serving in Germany. Long time active member of...

Marvin J. Lashock

Marvin J. Lashock

November 11, 2010

Marvin J. Lashock, 84, Rockford, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born May 18, 1926 in Princeton, WI, son of Nicholas and Theresa (Soda) Lashock.nbsp; Married Margaret L. Welsh in Rockford on June 19, 1961. WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, having received combat wounds while serving in Germany. Long time active member of...

Ruthann Heath White

Ruthann Heath White

November 10, 2010

Ruthann White, 86, died November 10, 2010 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home after a long illness. Ruthann is the daughter of Floyd and Miriam Gertrude Heath. Ruthann is survived by daughter Kris and her husband Bob Matheson; son Rick and his wife Chris; niece Judy and Brad Marinelli; niece Leeann and Ted Collier and their son; nephew Steve and Nina...