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Carl C. Sciortino
April 2, 2011
Carl C. Sciortino, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2011.nbsp; He was born April 26, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Rose (Torretta) Sciortino.nbsp; Carl was a radio operator in the Army during WWII serving in the European Theatre from 1943 until 1946. In July of 1947, Carl married Helen Latino and was happily wed...
Carl C. Sciortino
April 2, 2011
Carl C. Sciortino, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born April 26, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Rose (Torretta) Sciortino. Carl was a radio operator in the Army during WWII serving in the European Theatre from 1943 until 1946. In July of 1947, Carl married Helen Latino and was happily wed...
Carolyn Judy Robins
April 2, 2011
Carolyn Judy (Kennedy) Robins, 66Carolyn Judy (Kennedy) Robins, 66, of Rockford went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born July 18, 1944 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, daughter of Lafayette and Lessie Kennedy. She married Terry Robins on November 24, 1962 in Olney, Illinois. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee,...
Vito Addotta
April 1, 2011
Vito Addotta, 72, of Rockford, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in his home. Born June 4, 1938 in Rockford, the son of Peter and Eleanor Saladino Addotta. He married Carol Niesman on April 29, 1979. Vito worked for Fran Kral, Keller Williams and Century 21 selling commercial real estate. He also owned Rock River Bobcat. Member of St. Anthony...
Debra Ann Anderson
April 1, 2011
Debra Ann Anderson, 54, of Rockford, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2011 after a courageous journey through cancer, always trusting in Him.nbsp; Debbie was born on October 18, 1956. She married Don Anderson on February 15, 1975 and together, they lived in the Rockford area. Debbie graduated from Auburn High School in...
Michelle Rae Iasparro
April 1, 2011
Michelle Rae (Kovanda) Iasparro, 33Loves Park-Michelle Rae (Kovanda) Iasparro, 33 of Loves Park, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 surrounded by her family at home after her courageous 14 month battle with colon cancer. Michelle's spirit and smile warmed the hearts and souls of all who knew her. She brightened every room she walked into and made all...
Vito Addotta
April 1, 2011
Vito Addotta, 72, of Rockford, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in his home. Born June 4, 1938 in Rockford, the son of Peter and Eleanor Saladino Addotta. He married Carol Niesman on April 29, 1979. Vito worked for Fran Kral, Keller Williams and Century 21 selling commercial real estate. He also owned Rock River Bobcat. Member of St. Anthony...
Frances M. Johnson
April 1, 2011
Frances M. Johnson, 84, Rockford, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 in her home. Born April 16, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Antonio and Jennie Patti Scarpetta. Married Richard H. Johnson on April 20, 1963. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. During a nine year time period while living in Davidson, MD, she was employed as the office...
Debra Ann Anderson
April 1, 2011
Debra Ann Anderson, 54, of Rockford, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2011 after a courageous journey through cancer, always trusting in Him. Debbie was born on October 18, 1956. She married Don Anderson on February 15, 1975 and together, they lived in the Rockford area. Debbie graduated from Auburn High School in...
Frances M. Johnson
April 1, 2011
Frances M. Johnson, 84, Rockford, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 in her home.nbsp; Born April 16, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Antonio and Jennie Patti Scarpetta.nbsp; Married Richard H. Johnson on April 20, 1963.nbsp; Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.nbsp; During a nine year time period while living in Davidson, MD, she was employed as the office...
Michelle Rae Iasparro
April 1, 2011
Michelle Rae (Kovanda) Iasparro, 33Loves Park-Michelle Rae (Kovanda) Iasparro, 33 of Loves Park, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 surrounded by her family at home after her courageous 14 month battle with colon cancer. Michelles spirit and smile warmed the hearts and souls of all who knew her. She brightened every room she walked into and made all...
William J. Dolan
March 31, 2011
William J. Dolan of Rockford passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 in River Bluff. He was born December 28, 1928 in Rhinelander, WI. The son of Louis A. and Olga Eik Dolan. He married Joanne Raisbeck Pattison in Pecatonica on March 6, 1999. He was a teacher at East High School, teaching English, speech and theatre, retiring in 1989. He...
William J Dolan
March 31, 2011
William J. Dolan of Rockford passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 in River Bluff.nbsp; He was born December 28, 1928 in Rhinelander, WI.nbsp; The son of Louis A. and Olga Eik Dolan.nbsp; He married Joanne Raisbeck Pattison in Pecatonica on March 6, 1999.nbsp; He was a teacher at East High School, teaching English, speech and theatre, retiring in 1989.nbsp; He...
Gene Papka
March 28, 2011
Gene Papka, of Rockford, passed away Monday March 28, 2011 in his home. He was born September 4, 1938 in Watertown, SD;son of Floyd and Beatrice Papka. He married Judi Knapp Seaton in Rockford in November of 1997. Gene worked for Chrysler, retiring in 1996 after 30 years. He also worked at Illinois Plywood, Union Special Machine and Arnold's engineering...
James Vincent Welte
March 28, 2011
Urbana, Ill.-James Vincent "Jim" Welte, 60, died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Hayti, Mo., due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 25, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Lorraine( McFalls) Welte. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and was in the Seabees. He worked as the Director of...
Pauline M. Malani
March 28, 2011
Pauline M. Malani, 91Loving Mother and Nana Pauline M. Malani, 91, Rockford, died peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Monday, March nbsp;28, 2011 in Loyalton of Rockford.nbsp; Born November 19, 1919 in Cassano Magnago, Italy, daughter of Emilio and Maria Ballabio Varalli. Married Peter J. Malani in Rockford on September 21, 1940.nbsp; Member of St. James Catholic Church and their Altar and...
James Vincent Welte
March 28, 2011
Urbana, Ill.-James Vincent Jim Welte, 60, died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Hayti, Mo., due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.nbsp; He was born April 25, 1950, in Rockford,nbsp; the son of Robert and Lorraine( McFalls)nbsp; Welte.nbsp; He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and was in the Seabees.nbsp; He worked as the Director of...
Pauline M. Malani
March 28, 2011
Pauline M. Malani, 91Loving Mother and Nana Pauline M. Malani, 91, Rockford, died peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 in Loyalton of Rockford. Born November 19, 1919 in Cassano Magnago, Italy, daughter of Emilio and Maria Ballabio Varalli. Married Peter J. Malani in Rockford on September 21, 1940. Member of St. James Catholic Church and their Altar and...
Gene Papka
March 28, 2011
Gene Papka, of Rockford, passed away Monday March 28, 2011 in his home.nbsp; He was born September 4, 1938 in Watertown, SD;son of Floyd and Beatrice Papka.nbsp; He married Judi Knapp Seaton in Rockford in November of 1997.nbsp; Gene worked for Chrysler, retiring in 1996 after 30 years.nbsp; He also worked at Illinois Plywood, Union Special Machine and Arnolds engineering...
David J. Mauk
March 25, 2011
David J. Mauk, 83, Roscoe, died Friday, March 25, 2011 in Swedish American Hospital. Born June 6, 1927 in Rockford, son of David V. and Helene M. McKillip Mauk. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948 and from Drake University School of Pharmacy in 1952. Married Charlotte A. Wessels on April 18, 1953. David was a pharmacist in the...
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