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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Ronald Gene Waxler

Ronald Gene Waxler

November 3, 2010

Ronald Gene Waxler lived a full and active life. He passed peacefully from this earth on November 3, 2010, at home with his family at his side, his gallant fight against cancer over. Ron was born December 5, 1931, in Fargo, ND to Orland and Ruth (Guymer) Waxler. He graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1949. Ron and Carol...

Kenneth Bryan Braden

Kenneth Bryan Braden

November 3, 2010

Kenneth Bryan "Ken" Braden, 40, South Beloit, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in an automobile accident near Orfordville, WI. Ken was born October 13, 1970, the son of Charles and Lucille (Haag) Braden. He married Kris Kempel in Freeport on September 4, 1993. Ken was a stay at home Dad and a student at Rock Valley College. He has previously...

Ernestine E. Brockway

Ernestine E. Brockway

November 3, 2010

ERNESTINE E. BROCKWAY, 92 ROCKFORD - Ernestine E. Brockway, 92, of Rockford passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Provena St. Anne. Born Jan. 31, 1918 in Crawford County, Wis., the daughter of Leo and Theresa (Murphy) Bagley. Married Hubert E. Brockway on June 30, 1936, in Gays Mills, Wis. Member of St. Edward Church, Altar and Rosary Society of...

Robert Frank Schacht

Robert Frank Schacht

November 3, 2010

ROBERT FRANK 'BOB' SCHACHT SR., 77 ROCKFORD - Robert Frank "Bob" Schacht Sr., 77, of Rockford passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 26, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Josef and Ida (Litke) Schacht. Bob married Roberta Hoyt on Jan. 10, 1953, in York Center. He worked for Borg Warner...

Donald Albin Pearson

Donald Albin Pearson

November 3, 2010

Donald Albin Pearson, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 peacefully in his sleep at Wesley Willows. Born Nov. 2, 1931 in Rockford, son of Albin and Eva (Anderson) Pearson. Don served our country during the Korean war. Don attended Rockford public schools and graduated from Northwestern University in 1960 with a degree in Communications. Don was the long time owner/operator...

Marcella Trojniar

Marcella Trojniar

November 2, 2010

Marcella Marcy Trojniar 79 of Rockford passed away Tuesday November 2, 2010 in her home, surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born June 8, 1931 in Rib Lake, WI.nbsp; She was the daughter of George and Margaret Haider.nbsp; She married Louis J. Trojniar on April 16, 1955 in Rib Lake, WI.nbsp; Louis predeceased her on March 25, 2006.nbsp; She worked...

Alvin V. Rich

Alvin V. Rich

November 2, 2010

Machesney Park- Alvin V. nbsp;Rich, 84, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Alpine Fireside, after a brief illness. Born May 9, 1926 in Chetek, WI, the son of Delbert and Izetta (Storne) Rich. Married his loving wife Marguerite Clemons on October 20, 1946, she preceded him in 2003. Alvin worked over 40 years at Amerock where he was a Quality...

Marcella Trojniar

Marcella Trojniar

November 2, 2010

Marcella "Marcy" Trojniar 79 of Rockford passed away Tuesday November 2, 2010 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1931 in Rib Lake, WI. She was the daughter of George and Margaret Haider. She married Louis J. Trojniar on April 16, 1955 in Rib Lake, WI. Louis predeceased her on March 25, 2006. She worked...

Alvin V. Rich

Alvin V. Rich

November 2, 2010

Machesney Park- Alvin V. Rich, 84, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Alpine Fireside, after a brief illness. Born May 9, 1926 in Chetek, WI, the son of Delbert and Izetta (Storne) Rich. Married his loving wife Marguerite Clemons on October 20, 1946, she preceded him in 2003. Alvin worked over 40 years at Amerock where he was a Quality...

Frank A. Bennett, Jr

Frank A. Bennett, Jr

November 1, 2010

Machesney Park-Frank A. Bennett, Jr, 61, died November 1, 2010 with his loving wife Mary by his side. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery,nbsp; 8616 West State Rd.nbsp;nbsp; Fellowship will follow the burial. Extend online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

Alberto Scuderi

Alberto Scuderi

November 1, 2010

Alberto Scuderi, 72Loving Husband, Papa and Nonno Alberto Scuderi, 72, Rockford, died at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010 while visiting his birth place of Tunis, Tunisia.nbsp; Born January 9, 1938 , son of Gioacchino and Maria Siragusa Scuderi.nbsp; Married Caterina Eterno in Italy on July 22, 1961.nbsp; They came to Rockford 38 years ago from Italy and he...

Alberto Scuderi

Alberto Scuderi

November 1, 2010

Alberto Scuderi, 72Loving Husband, Papa and Nonno Alberto Scuderi, 72, Rockford, died at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010 while visiting his birth place of Tunis, Tunisia. Born January 9, 1938 , son of Gioacchino and Maria Siragusa Scuderi. Married Caterina Eterno in Italy on July 22, 1961. They came to Rockford 38 years ago from Italy and he...

Frank A. Bennett

Frank A. Bennett

November 1, 2010

Machesney Park-Frank A. Bennett, Jr, 61, died November 1, 2010 with his loving wife Mary by his side. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Rd. Fellowship will follow the burial.

Maria Engracia Soria

Maria Engracia Soria

October 31, 2010

Rockford-Maria Engracia Soria, 67, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 in her home. Born May 31, 1943 in Mexico the daughter of Demetrio andnbsp; Maria (Arellano) Rico. Married her loving husband Reveriano Soria and enjoyed being a homemaker, mother and grandmother in the years since her retirement. Survivors include her husband; her children, Elias (Mireya) Soria, Ofelia Erdman, Lucia (Richard) McFarlane,...

Maria Engracia Soria

Maria Engracia Soria

October 31, 2010

Rockford-Maria Engracia Soria, 67, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 in her home. Born May 31, 1943 in Mexico the daughter of Demetrio and Maria (Arellano) Rico. Married her loving husband Reveriano Soria and enjoyed being a homemaker, mother and grandmother in the years since her retirement. Survivors include her husband; her children, Elias (Mireya) Soria, Ofelia Erdman, Lucia (Richard) McFarlane,...

John R. Davis

John R. Davis

October 30, 2010

John R. Davis, 67, Rockford, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Born August 26, 1943 in Mt. Carroll, son of Eugene Davis and Pearl Bade.nbsp; Rockford resident since 1967.nbsp; Married Delores Book in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon on November 19, 1966.nbsp; Employed by Quaker Oats for over 17 years. Member of Calvary...

John R. Davis

John R. Davis

October 30, 2010

John R. Davis, 67, Rockford, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Born August 26, 1943 in Mt. Carroll, son of Eugene Davis and Pearl Bade. Rockford resident since 1967. Married Delores Book in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon on November 19, 1966. Employed by Quaker Oats for over 17 years. Member of Calvary...

Shirley A Vittetow

Shirley A Vittetow

October 29, 2010

Shirley A. Vittetow 73 of Rockford passed away at 7:50pm in Amberwood Nursing Home, due to complications from Parkinsons disease.nbsp; Born November 18, 1936 in Rockford.nbsp; Daughter of Hugh and Muriel DeVenney.nbsp; Rockford resident all of her life.nbsp; Fell in love with William Vittetow and married on January 21, 1956.nbsp; Graduated from East High School class of 1954.nbsp; Worked in...

Shirley A. Vittetow

Shirley A. Vittetow

October 29, 2010

Shirley A. Vittetow 73 of Rockford passed away at 7:50pm in Amberwood Nursing Home, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Born November 18, 1936 in Rockford. Daughter of Hugh and Muriel DeVenney. Rockford resident all of her life. Fell in love with William Vittetow and married on January 21, 1956. Graduated from East High School class of 1954. Worked in...

Anthony P. Lasala

Anthony P. Lasala

October 28, 2010

Anthony P. "Tony" LaSala, 92, Rockford, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, Byron. Born September 20, 1918 in Rockford, son of Frank and Josephine (Armato) LaSala. Married Mary Abruzzo in Rockford on February 25, 1946; she died on July 4, 1958. On October 10, 1959 he married Lucille Ann Miller and she died August...