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Grant F. Stardy

Grant F. Stardy

July 31, 2010

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

Ronald Hollembeak

Ronald Hollembeak

July 30, 2010

Pee Wee Ronald Lee Hollembeak, 71, of Cherry Valley died Friday, July 30 at 1:37 p.m. from injuries in an automobile accident.nbsp; He was born January 20, 1939 to Haskell (Stub) and Bessie Perryman Hollembeak,nbsp; who predeceased him.nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Murphy Hollembeak; son, Chad (Cheryl) Hollembeak of Cherry Valley and daughters, Jill...

Ronald Lee Hollembeak

Ronald Lee Hollembeak

July 30, 2010

"Pee Wee" Ronald Lee Hollembeak, 71, of Cherry Valley died Friday, July 30 at 1:37 p.m. from injuries in an automobile accident. He was born January 20, 1939 to Haskell (Stub) and Bessie Perryman Hollembeak, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Murphy Hollembeak; son, Chad (Cheryl) Hollembeak of Cherry Valley and daughters, Jill...

Eloise D. Robinson

Eloise D. Robinson

July 28, 2010

Eloise D. Robinson, 67, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in her home. She was born December 25, 1942, in Wyatt MO, the daughter of Bura Lee and Cherrie Ann (Harris) Robinson, Sr. Eloise was a faithful member of Dominion Christian Center and most recently attended Faith Builders International Ministries Church in Beloit, WI. Survived by her sons, Eric...

Eloise D. Robinson

Eloise D. Robinson

July 28, 2010

Eloise D. Robinson, 67, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in her home.nbsp; She was born December 25, 1942, in Wyatt MO, the daughter of Bura Lee and Cherrie Ann (Harris) Robinson, Sr.nbsp; Eloise was a faithful member of Dominion Christian Center and most recently attended Faith Builders International Ministries Church in Beloit, WI.nbsp; Survived by her sons, Eric...

James Patrick Hayes

James Patrick Hayes

July 25, 2010

James Patrick Hayes, 33, Rockford, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at home.nbsp; Jim was born on March 16, 1977, in Milwaukee, WI.nbsp; He graduated from Auburn High School in 1995, and from Beloit College in 1999.nbsp; Jim was active in football, baseball, and was part of the Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School.nbsp; He was a philosophy...

James Patrick Hayes

James Patrick Hayes

July 25, 2010

James Patrick Hayes, 33, Rockford, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at home. Jim was born on March 16, 1977, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1995, and from Beloit College in 1999. Jim was active in football, baseball, and was part of the Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School. He was a philosophy...

Lenore M. Retzke

Lenore M. Retzke

July 23, 2010

Lenore Marie Retzke, 93 of Rockford, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born January 14, 1917, in Chicago, the daughter of Leonard H. and Marie J. (Lundy) Johnson. Married Charles H. Retzke on Feb. 27, 1942 in Park Ridge. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and golfing and were avid Chicago Bears...

Lenore M. Retzke

Lenore M. Retzke

July 23, 2010

Lenore Marie Retzke, 93 of Rockford, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born January 14, 1917, in Chicago, the daughter of Leonard H. and Marie J. (Lundy) Johnson. Married Charles H. Retzke on Feb. 27, 1942 in Park Ridge. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and golfing and were avid Chicago Bears...

Arthur Keen

Arthur Keen

July 22, 2010

Arthur W. Keen Jr 43 of Rockford passed away on July 22, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital .nbsp; He was born May 10, 1967 in Rockford . He was a graduate of Jefferson High School 1985. He worked for The Bagel Place for many years. He was a loving, caring Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend who will be dearly...

Arthur W. Keen

Arthur W. Keen

July 22, 2010

Arthur W. Keen Jr 43 of Rockford passed away on July 22, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital . He was born May 10, 1967 in Rockford . He was a graduate of Jefferson High School 1985. He worked for The Bagel Place for many years. He was a loving, caring Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend who will be dearly...

Ashley E. Huhsman

Ashley E. Huhsman

July 21, 2010

Ashley Elizabeth Huhsman, 26, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Born June 9, 1984 in Rockford; daughter of Gregg and Susan Huhsman. She was engaged to Seaver Sisler. Ashley was a 2002 graduate of Boylan High School and a member of St. Peter Cathedral. Survivors include her children, Elle Behrens and Brooklyn Sisler; mother, Susan Huhsman;...

Ashley E. Huhsman

Ashley E. Huhsman

July 21, 2010

Ashley Elizabeth Huhsman, 26, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Born June 9, 1984 in Rockford; daughter of Gregg and Susan Huhsman. She was engaged to Seaver Sisler. Ashley was a 2002 graduate of Boylan High School and a member of St. Peter Cathedral. Survivors include her children, Elle Behrens and Brooklyn Sisler; mother, Susan Huhsman;...

Jeanne Eaton

Jeanne Eaton

July 20, 2010

Jeanne (Dunker) (Groff) EatonJuly 27, 1922 July 20, 2010Jeanne was born in Rockford, IL; to Edna and Oscar Nelson. She graduated from Rockford High School and received a bachelors degree in education and a masters degree in English from Northern Illinois University. She taught at Roosevelt Junior High, where she was Chairperson of the English Department, and West High School,...

Richard L. Haug

Richard L. Haug

July 20, 2010

Richard L. Haug, 75Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Richard L. Haug, 75, Rockford, died at 2:40 pm Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born December 20, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, son of Fredrick and Dorothy Hoffman Haug. Graduated from Eau Claire High School and the University of Wisconsin. Married Carol J. Kohlhepp in Eau...

Richard L. Haug

Richard L. Haug

July 20, 2010

Richard L. Haug, 75Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Richard L. Haug, 75, Rockford, died at 2:40 pm Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born December 20, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, son of Fredrick and Dorothy Hoffman Haug.nbsp; Graduated from Eau Claire High School and the University of Wisconsin.nbsp; Married Carol J. Kohlhepp in Eau...

Jeanne Eaton

Jeanne Eaton

July 20, 2010

Jeanne (Dunker) (Groff) EatonJuly 27, 1922 July 20, 2010Jeanne was born in Rockford, IL; to Edna and Oscar Nelson. She graduated from Rockford High School and received a bachelors degree in education and a masters degree in English from Northern Illinois University. She taught at Roosevelt Junior High, where she was Chairperson of the English Department, and West High School,...

Tanie T. Fiorenza

Tanie T. Fiorenza

July 19, 2010

Tanie T. Fiorenza, 94Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Tanie T. Fiorenza, 94, former Rockford resident, died at 2:20 P.M. Monday, July 19, 2010 in Marietta, Georgia.nbsp; Bornnbsp; April nbsp;9, 1916 in Rockford, daughter of John and Antonia Bovi Cassioppi.nbsp; Married William J. Fiorenza in Dubuque, IA on September 30, 1939.nbsp; Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.nbsp; Survivors include her daughters,...

Tanie T. Fiorenza

Tanie T. Fiorenza

July 19, 2010

Tanie T. Fiorenza, 94Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Tanie T. Fiorenza, 94, former Rockford resident, died at 2:20 P.M. Monday, July 19, 2010 in Marietta, Georgia. Born April 9, 1916 in Rockford, daughter of John and Antonia Bovi Cassioppi. Married William J. Fiorenza in Dubuque, IA on September 30, 1939. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughters,...

Anthony Castrogiovanni

Anthony Castrogiovanni

July 17, 2010

Anthony (Tony) Castrogiovanni ,89Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother Anthony (Tony) Castrogiovanni died July 17, 2010 at his home in the presence of his loving family in Rockford.nbsp; He was born August 26, 1920, the oldest son of Joseph and Rosenbsp; (Buscemi) Castrogiovanni.nbsp; From their beginning at the Sanitary Meat Market on South Main Street, Tony, his father, uncle...