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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Donivon Dennis Hettich

Donivon Dennis Hettich

August 11, 2010

Donivon Dennis Hettich 67, of Rockford, IL died at 9:25pm Wednesday August 11, 2010 at home with his loving family beside him.nbsp; He was born March 28, 1943 in Mobridge, SD. Don was a bulbar polio survivor.nbsp; He is the son of Walter and Ella Biederstedt Hettich.nbsp; He married Cheryll Lynn Hamm on September 4, 1971 in Pecatonica, IL.He has...

Violet L. Stevens

Violet L. Stevens

August 9, 2010

Violet L. Stevens, 90 Rockford Violet L. Stevens, 90 of Rockford, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in PA Peterson Center for Health. Born September 18, 1919 in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Stella (Chrvnsky) Zolenas. Life long resident of Rockford, IL. Worked at Rockford Photo Service and Broadway Florist, where she combined her interest and hobbies. Violet...

Michael John Tremulis

Michael John Tremulis

August 9, 2010

Michael John Mike Tremulis, 51, Loves Park, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010.nbsp; He was born August 30, 1958, in Rockford, the son of John and Theresa (Cicero) Tremulis.nbsp; Mike was employed at Home Depot.nbsp; He was a 1976 graduate of Guilford High School and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign.nbsp; Mike enjoyed fishing and was an avid Green...

Violet L. Stevens

Violet L. Stevens

August 9, 2010

Violet L. Stevens, 90nbsp;Rockford Violet L. Stevens, 90 of Rockford, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in PA Peterson Center for Health. Born September 18, 1919 in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Stella (Chrvnsky) Zolenas. Life long resident of Rockford, IL. Worked at Rockford Photo Service and Broadway Florist, where she combined her interest and hobbies. Violet served...

Michael John Tremulis

Michael John Tremulis

August 9, 2010

Michael John "Mike" Tremulis, 51, Loves Park, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. He was born August 30, 1958, in Rockford, the son of John and Theresa (Cicero) Tremulis. Mike was employed at Home Depot. He was a 1976 graduate of Guilford High School and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. Mike enjoyed fishing and was an avid Green...

Rev. Gerald O. Pitney

Rev. Gerald O. Pitney

August 8, 2010

Rev. Gerald O. G.O. Pitney, 80, Cherry Valley, died at 2:43 am, Sunday, August 8, 2010 in his home surrounded by loving family. Born March 15, 1930 in Higbee, MO, son of Leonard and Nettie White Pitney.nbsp; Married Nadine Willoughby in College Street Baptist Church in Springfield, MO on June 24, 1950.nbsp; He attended and received a lifetime service award...

Gerald O. Pitney

Gerald O. Pitney

August 8, 2010

Rev. Gerald O. "G.O." Pitney, 80, Cherry Valley, died at 2:43 am, Sunday, August 8, 2010 in his home surrounded by loving family. Born March 15, 1930 in Higbee, MO, son of Leonard and Nettie White Pitney. Married Nadine Willoughby in College Street Baptist Church in Springfield, MO on June 24, 1950. He attended and received a lifetime service award...

Philip Anthony Festal

Philip Anthony Festal

August 7, 2010

Philip Anthony Festal, 84nbsp;nbsp;Rockford Philip A. Festal, 84, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born March 16, 1926 in Rockford to Michael and Ida (Caroti) Festal. He served in the US Army during WWII.nbsp; Philip worked for the United States Post Office and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...

Philip Anthony Festal

Philip Anthony Festal

August 7, 2010

Philip Anthony Festal, 84 Rockford Philip A. Festal, 84, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born March 16, 1926 in Rockford to Michael and Ida (Caroti) Festal. He served in the US Army during WWII. Philip worked for the United States Post Office and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

August 7, 2010

Rockford- Kayden Adam Martin-Utley, our little angel , went to Heaven on Saturday, August 7, 2010 while surrounded by his family. Born on July 31, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, son of Devin Martin and Kristopher Utley; grandson of Jenna Martin and Erik Johnson and Kenny Utley and Michelle McKee; great grandson to Vickie Peak-Martin, Charles (Debbie) Martin, Heather Garrison...

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

August 7, 2010

Rockford- Kayden Adam Martin-Utley, our little angel , went to Heaven on Saturday, August 7, 2010 while surrounded by his family. Born on July 31, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, son of Devin Martin and Kristopher Utley; grandson of Jenna Martin and Erik Johnson and Kenny Utley and Michelle McKee; great grandson to Vickie Peak-Martin, Charles (Debbie) Martin, Heather Garrison...

Mary Jane Taphorn

Mary Jane Taphorn

August 3, 2010

Mary Jane Taphorn, 95, Rockford, died at 7:15 am Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.nbsp; Born August 9, 1914 in Rockford,daughter of William G. and Nora Conners Taphorn.nbsp; Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School.nbsp; Jane spent 40 years as a secretary for General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1987.nbsp; She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church...

Helen Peers Ray

Helen Peers Ray

August 3, 2010

Helen Peers Ray, 96Rockford Helen Peers Ray, 96 of Rockford died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:47 a.m. in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. Born February 9, 1914 in Baraboo, WI to Rev. Benjamin and Ada (Peers) Ray. Graduated from Central High School, Rockford College and the University of Illinois. Helen was a teacher and principal for many years in Rockford...

Helen Peers Ray

Helen Peers Ray

August 3, 2010

Helen Peers Ray, 96Rockford Helen Peers Ray, 96 of Rockford died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:47 a.m. in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. Born February 9, 1914 in Baraboo, WI to Rev. Benjamin and Ada (Peers) Ray. nbsp;Graduated from Central High School, Rockford College and the University of Illinois. Helen was a teacher and principal for many years in Rockford...

Mary Jane Taphorn

Mary Jane Taphorn

August 3, 2010

Mary "Jane" Taphorn, 95, Rockford, died at 7:15 am Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born August 9, 1914 in Rockford,daughter of William G. and Nora Conners Taphorn. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School. Jane spent 40 years as a secretary for General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church...

William Morris Thompson

William Morris Thompson

August 2, 2010

William Morris "Bill" Thompson, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010, in Elkhart, IN. He was born August 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Roy and Lila (Darby) Thompson. He married Florence Mary Walker in Dubuque, IA on October 6, 1940; she preceded him in death on July 17, 2001. Bill is a veteran of...

William Morris Thompson

William Morris Thompson

August 2, 2010

William Morris Bill Thompson, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010, in Elkhart, IN.nbsp; He was born August 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Roy and Lila (Darby) Thompson.nbsp; He married Florence Mary Walker in Dubuque, IA on October 6, 1940; she preceded him in death on July 17, 2001.nbsp; Bill is a veteran of...

Kay Foley

Kay Foley

July 31, 2010

Pismo Beach, CA Kay (Garey) Foley, 76, passed away on July 31, 2010 in California. Daughter of R.K. and Julia Garey; she was born on October 4, 1934 in Rockford. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1952. Kay married Tim Foley in 1957 and made their home in California. Survivors include her husband, Tim of CA; sister, Mary Prescott; nephew,...

Kay Foley

Kay Foley

July 31, 2010

Pismo Beach, CA Kay (Garey) Foley, 76, passed away on July 31, 2010 in California. Daughter of R.K. and Julia Garey; she was born on October 4, 1934 in Rockford. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1952. Kay married Tim Foley in 1957 and made their home in California. Survivors include her husband, Tim of CA; sister, Mary Prescott; nephew,...

Grant F. Stardy, Jr.

Grant F. Stardy, Jr.

July 31, 2010

Grant F. Stardy, Jr., 57, Machesney Park, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; He was born March 2, 1953, in Elgin, the son of Grant F. and Irmgard (Chapman) Stardy, Sr.nbsp; Grant lived 7 years in Rockford, coming here from McHenry.nbsp; He worked for Security Builders Supply for 6 years.nbsp; Grant is a veteran of...