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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

William G. Talbott

William G. Talbott

June 6, 2010

William G. Talbott, 84Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa William G. Talbott, 84, Byron, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Serenity Home, Oregon, IL.nbsp; Born May 13, 1926 in Centralia, son of James and Gladys M. Tresenrider Talbott. Graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelors degree in engineering and was a veteran of the US Navy.nbsp;...

Michael J. Condon

Michael J. Condon

June 5, 2010

Michael J. Condon, nbsp;beloved son and brother who shall always be missed by his family, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2010. He was born in Rockford on October 4, 1960.nbsp; Graduated from Boylan High School and Rockford College. He was employed at Ingersoll Cutting Tools for 23 years, and recently worked at IBM in Dubuque, IA. Survived by his mother,...

Michael J. Condon

Michael J. Condon

June 5, 2010

Michael J. Condon, beloved son and brother who shall always be missed by his family, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2010. He was born in Rockford on October 4, 1960. Graduated from Boylan High School and Rockford College. He was employed at Ingersoll Cutting Tools for 23 years, and recently worked at IBM in Dubuque, IA. Survived by his mother,...

Matthew David Clarke

Matthew David Clarke

June 3, 2010

Matthew David Clarke

LOVING SON, BROTHER, AND FATHER

Matthew David Clarke, 21, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, following a hit and run accident. Matthew was born October 7, 1988, in Rockford. He enjoyed using his hands and heart to help others.nbsp; He loved animals, traveling, and talking to everyone he met.nbsp; Matthew was an avid Brooke Road Rider, cruisin the ditches...

Matthew David Clarke

Matthew David Clarke

June 3, 2010

Matthew David ClarkeLOVING SON, BROTHER, AND FATHER Matthew David Clarke, 21, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, following a hit and run accident. Matthew was born October 7, 1988, in Rockford. He enjoyed using his hands and heart to help others. He loved animals, traveling, and talking to everyone he met. Matthew was an avid "Brooke Road Rider" , cruisin the...

Margaret L. Fluegel

Margaret L. Fluegel

June 3, 2010

Margaret L. Fluegel, 84, Rockton, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born April 4, 1926 in Pittsfield, daughter of George E. and Bessie B. Hammett Bartlett.nbsp; Lived in the Rockford area since 1972.nbsp; Married James C. Fluegel on June 20, 1948.nbsp; She was a licensed beautician and together with her husband had owned the...

Margaret L. Fluegel

Margaret L. Fluegel

June 3, 2010

Margaret L. Fluegel, 84, Rockton, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 4, 1926 in Pittsfield, daughter of George E. and Bessie B. Hammett Bartlett. Lived in the Rockford area since 1972. Married James C. Fluegel on June 20, 1948. She was a licensed beautician and together with her husband had owned the...

Charles D. Reiter

Charles D. Reiter

June 3, 2010

Charles D. Reiter, Sr., 83, Rockford, died June 3, 2010 after a brief illness. Born June 30, 1926 in Madison, WI, son of Benjamin Merrill and Luella (Goth) Reiter. Attended Notre Dame University for two years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1948. Married Florence Castree on January 24, 1953 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Employed as chief...

Charles D. Reiter

Charles D. Reiter

June 3, 2010

Charles D. Reiter, Sr., 83, Rockford, died June 3, 2010 after a brief illness. Born June 30, 1926 in Madison, WI, son of Benjamin Merrill and Luella (Goth) Reiter.nbsp; Attended Notre Dame University for two years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1948.nbsp; Married Florence Castree on January 24, 1953 in St. Anthony Catholic Church.nbsp; Employed as chief...

Vincenzo Gulotta

Vincenzo Gulotta

June 2, 2010

Vincenzo Gulotta, 95Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather and Great Grandfather Vincenzo Gulotta, 95 of Rockford, died Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born, October 25, 1914 in Rockford, son of Pietro and Nicolina (Ruvolo) Gulotta. Married his loving wife Felicia Miceli on January 18, 1938. Worked over 20 years for Rockford Screw Products as a machinist. He...

Marcello Luna Ii

Marcello Luna Ii

June 2, 2010

Marcello Luna II, 15nbsp;Rockford-Marcello Luna II, 15 of Rockford died Tuesday, June 2, 2010. Born February 18, 1995 to Marcello and Michele (Frye) Luna in Rockford. Student at Auburn High School.nbsp;Survivors; Parents, Marcello and Michele; Brother, Joshua; Sister, Shawna; Aunt, Melanie (Frye Uncle, Matthew (Frye Grandparents, Ygnacio Luna Jr., Cheryle Johnston and Darwin (Pamela) Frye; Great-Grandmothers Irene Moon and Darlene...

Marcello Luna

Marcello Luna

June 2, 2010

Marcello Luna II, 15 Rockford-Marcello Luna II, 15 of Rockford died Tuesday, June 2, 2010. Born February 18, 1995 to Marcello and Michele (Frye) Luna in Rockford. Student at Auburn High School. Survivors; Parents, Marcello and Michele; Brother, Joshua; Sister, Shawna; Aunt, Melanie (Frye Uncle, Matthew (Frye Grandparents, Ygnacio Luna Jr., Cheryle Johnston and Darwin (Pamela) Frye; Great-Grandmothers Irene Moon...

Vincenzo Gulotta

Vincenzo Gulotta

June 2, 2010

Vincenzo Gulotta, 95Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather and Great Grandfathernbsp;Vincenzo Gulotta, 95 of Rockford, died Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born, October 25, 1914 in Rockford, son of Pietro and Nicolina (Ruvolo) Gulotta. Married his loving wife Felicia Miceli on January 18, 1938. Worked over 20 years for Rockford Screw Products as a machinist. He is...

Robert E. Geen

Robert E. Geen

June 1, 2010

Robert E. Geen, 87, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born November 12, 1922 in Chicago, IL; son of Frank and Helen (Wilferling) Geen. Married June M. ODay on March 25, 1944 in Chicago, she predeceased him in January 17, 2008. Robert served with the United States Coast Guard in WWII. He...

Robert E. Geen

Robert E. Geen

June 1, 2010

Robert E. Geen, 87, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born November 12, 1922 in Chicago, IL; son of Frank and Helen (Wilferling) Geen. Married June M. ODay on March 25, 1944 in Chicago, she predeceased him in January 17, 2008. Robert served with the United States Coast Guard in WWII. He...

Linda L. Nania

Linda L. Nania

May 31, 2010

Linda L. Nania born September 4, 1943, left this earthly worked to live peacefully with the Lord on May 31, 2010 after a battle with cancer and sudden complications. After a year long battle with lung cancer and a strong, courageous fight, our angel in waiting spread her wings, lifted and took flight. Best known for her sense of humor...

Michael Van Lund

Michael Van Lund

May 31, 2010

Michael V. Lund, 55, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 10:18 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 30, 1954, son of LaVerne and Lois C. Lindeman Lund. Graduated from Jefferson High School and was confirmed in Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was the owner of MVL Painting. Michael had a great appreciation for nature....

Michael Van Lund

Michael Van Lund

May 31, 2010

Michael V. Lund, 55, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 10:18 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born September 30, 1954, son of LaVerne and Lois C. Lindeman Lund. Graduated from Jefferson High School and was confirmed in Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was the owner of MVL Painting.nbsp; Michael had a great appreciation for nature.nbsp;...

Linda L. Nania

Linda L. Nania

May 31, 2010

Linda L. Nania born September 4, 1943, left this earthly worked to live peacefully with the Lord on May 31, 2010 after a battle with cancer and sudden complications. After a year long battle with lung cancer and a strong, courageous fight, our angel in waiting spread her wings, lifted and took flight. Best known for her sense of humor...

N. Gunnar Fransen

N. Gunnar Fransen

May 31, 2010

N.Gunnar Fransen (Gunny), 86 Rockford - Passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. Born February 10, 1924 in Rockford to Olga & Nils Fransen. Graduate of East High School, Class of 1942. Served his country during WWII as an Army Air Corp C-47 pilot until 1945 flying missions in North Africa, Europe and South America. Attended Luther College, Wahoo, Nebraska. Received...