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Steven Craig Brader
December 27, 2010
Steven Craig Brader, 59, Rockford, died Monday, December 27, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.nbsp; He was born in Rockford on January 14, 1951. Steven had lived in Colorado for 40 years,nbsp; returning to Rockford in 2008.nbsp; Survived by his loving mother, Mary Brader Conti, and other family members and friends. No services will be held at...
Cynthia B. Zimmerman
December 26, 2010
CYNTHIA BECKERT ZIMMERMAN, 66 ROCKFORD - Cynthia Beckert Zimmerman, devoted mother, lover of animals, dedicated teacher, faithful Christian, 66 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, surrounded by her four daughters. Born April 7, 1944, in Oakland, Calif., to Theodore and Verna Beckert. She moved to Rockford in the mid-1970s and worked as a teacher in the Rockford Public...
Steven W. Hildebrand
December 26, 2010
Rockford-Steven W. Hildebrand, 41 died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born Nov. 16, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI son of Craig and Carole Hildebrand. Veteran of the US Navy and returned home to nbsp;work as a machinist and a handyman. Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie and Tiffany Hildebrand; his parents; sister, Shalla Reeves and one grandchild on the way. At the families...
Margaret A. Wahl
December 26, 2010
Margaret A. Wahl, 89, Rockford, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Wesley Willows Retirement Community. She was born September 22, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Emmitt and Nora (Murphy) Hickey.nbsp; Margaret married John Joseph Wahl on Nov 18, 1944. She was a real estate agent with Whitehead Realtors for many years.nbsp; Margaret was a member of Cathedral of...
Steven W. Hildebrand
December 26, 2010
Rockford-Steven W. Hildebrand, 41 died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born Nov. 16, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI son of Craig and Carole Hildebrand. Veteran of the US Navy and returned home to work as a machinist and a handyman. Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie and Tiffany Hildebrand; his parents; sister, Shalla Reeves and one grandchild on the way. At the families...
Cynthia B. Zimmerman
December 26, 2010
CYNTHIA BECKERT ZIMMERMAN, 66 ROCKFORD - Cynthia Beckert Zimmerman, devoted mother, lover of animals, dedicated teacher, faithful Christian, 66 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, surrounded by her four daughters. Born April 7, 1944, in Oakland, Calif., to Theodore and Verna Beckert. She moved to Rockford in the mid-1970s and worked as a teacher in the Rockford Public...
Margaret A. Wahl
December 26, 2010
Margaret A. Wahl, 89, Rockford, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Wesley Willows Retirement Community. She was born September 22, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Emmitt and Nora (Murphy) Hickey. Margaret married John Joseph Wahl on Nov 18, 1944. She was a real estate agent with Whitehead Realtors for many years. Margaret was a member of Cathedral of...
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger
December 25, 2010
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger, 76Rockford - Dolores M (Warchol) Krueger, 76, of Rockford (formerly of Palatine) passed away the morning of December 25th, at home.nbsp; Born December 6th, 1934 in Chicago; the daughter of George and Mary (Kulik) Warchol.nbsp; She graduated in 1953 from Gage Park High School in Chicago.nbsp; Married LeRoy (Lee) Krueger on October 27th 1956 at Sacred...
Dolores M. Krueger
December 25, 2010
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger, 76Rockford - Dolores M (Warchol) Krueger, 76, of Rockford (formerly of Palatine) passed away the morning of December 25th, at home. Born December 6th, 1934 in Chicago; the daughter of George and Mary (Kulik) Warchol. She graduated in 1953 from Gage Park High School in Chicago. Married LeRoy (Lee) Krueger on October 27th 1956 at Sacred...
Milton Jerome Rice
December 24, 2010
Milton Jerome Rice: Born in Chicago, IL 9-15-1926 -Died in Rockford, IL 12-24-2010nbsp;Milton affectionately known as Jerry grew up in Crete, IL. after which he served his country in the Navy Air Force from 1943 through 1945. After serving his country, Jerry graduated from Cornell University where he received a Bachelors degree in engineering. He then completed three years advanced...
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr
December 24, 2010
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr, 86, passed away Friday December 24, 2010. She was born July 10, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Marie Oehler. She was Co-owner of Karr Tool and Die in Schiller Park, IL. She attended Chicago Schools and St Mary"s High School, Notre Dame, Indiana. Survivors include her Brother Charles (Loretta) Oehler. Nieces and nephews,...
Milton Jerome Rice
December 24, 2010
Milton Jerome Rice: Born in Chicago, IL 9-15-1926 -Died in Rockford, IL 12-24-2010 Milton affectionately known as "Jerry" grew up in Crete, IL. after which he served his country in the Navy Air Force from 1943 through 1945. After serving his country, Jerry graduated from Cornell University where he received a Bachelor's degree in engineering. He then completed three years...
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr
December 24, 2010
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr, 86, passed away Friday December 24, 2010.nbsp; She was born July 10, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Marie Oehler.nbsp; She was Co-owner of Karr Tool and Die in Schiller Park, IL.nbsp; She attended Chicago Schools and St Marys High School, Notre Dame, Indiana. Survivors include her Brother Charles (Loretta) Oehler.nbsp;nbsp; Nieces and nephews,...
Philip F. Graceffa Sr.
December 23, 2010
Philip F. Graceffa Sr., 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home after a long illness.nbsp; He was born January 21, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Antonio and Maria (Cufaro) Graceffa.Philip was a member of the Armed Forces (Army) serving in Europe during WWII.nbsp; He was employed by, and retired from the Illinois State Highway...
Philip F. Graceffa
December 23, 2010
Philip F. Graceffa Sr., 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home after a long illness. He was born January 21, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Antonio and Maria (Cufaro) Graceffa.Philip was a member of the Armed Forces (Army) serving in Europe during WWII. He was employed by, and retired from the Illinois State Highway...
Charles L. Balke
December 23, 2010
Charles L. "Verne" Balke, 82, Rockford, died at 1:39 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family. Born June 16, 1928 in Edgerton, WI, son of Melvin and Marie Slagg Balke. Rockford resident for the past 50 years. Married Betty M. Meeker in Edgerton on March 27, 1954. Spent 3 years stationed in Alaska with...
Charles L. Balke
December 23, 2010
Charles L. Verne Balke, 82, Rockford, died at 1:39 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family.nbsp; Born June 16, 1928 in Edgerton, WI, son of Melvin and Marie Slagg Balke.nbsp; Rockford resident for the past 50 years.nbsp; Married Betty M. Meeker in Edgerton on March 27, 1954.nbsp; Spent 3 years stationed in Alaska with...
Mary L. Wilcox
December 22, 2010
Mary L. Wilcox, 84 died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born July 23, 1926 in Rockford the daughter of Guy W. and Mildred L. (Delaney) Wilcox. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and worked at the YWCA switchboard and front desk for 15 years, she retired in 1990. She was an avid sports...
Mary L. Wilcox
December 22, 2010
Mary L. Wilcox, 84 died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born July 23, 1926 in Rockford the daughter of Guy W. and Mildred L. (Delaney) Wilcox.nbsp; Mary was a 1944 graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and worked at the YWCA switchboard and front desk for 15 years, she retired in 1990. She was an avid sports...
Alice R. Ippen
December 22, 2010
Alice R. Ippen passed away on Wednesday, December 22 in her home at Bickford House in Rockford. Alice was born on March 18, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of William and Alice Tierney. She was a life-long resident of Rockford, graduating from Central High School in 1938. Alice worked at J.C. Penny through the war years. She married Wilbur (Bill)...
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