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Nancy M. Potter
May 21, 2010
Nancy M. Potter, 66, Rockford died Friday, May 21, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home under hospice care. Born December 1, 1943 in Chicago, daughter of John Louis and Lucille (McCarthy) McNulty. Graduated from McHenry High School. Married James Alan Potter in McHenry on January 4, 1964. She had spent time serving as an EMT for the Auxiliary Police in...
Merlin Joe Gerretson
May 20, 2010
Merlin "Joe " GerretsonMerlin "Joe" Gerretson, 90, of Rockford, IL died peacefully at Park Stratford Nursing Home on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:50 a.m.He was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on January 17, 1920 and graduated from Waupun High School. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S....
Merlin Joe Gerretson
May 20, 2010
Merlinnbsp; Joe GerretsonMerlin Joe Gerretson, 90, of Rockford, IL died peacefully at Park Stratford Nursing Home on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:50 a.m.He was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on January 17, 1920 and graduated from Waupun High School.nbsp; He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Robert B. Hade
May 20, 2010
Robert B. "Bob" Hade, 57, Rockford, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born November 13, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Helen (DePetrantonio) Hade. Bob attended Rock Valley College and later Northern Illinois University. He worked at Allied Games for nearly 20 years. He loved listening to music and...
Robert B. Hade
May 20, 2010
Robert B. Bob Hade, 57, Rockford, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.nbsp; He was born November 13, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Helen (DePetrantonio) Hade. Bob attended Rock Valley College and later Northern Illinois University. He worked at Allied Games for nearly 20 years.nbsp; He loved listening to music and...
Rosemary Key
May 19, 2010
nbsp;nbsp;Rosemary Key 59 of Rockford passed away Wednesday May 19, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; She was born September 3, 1950 in Rockford, the daughter of Al and Mary Castrogiovanni.nbsp; Member of North Love Baptist Church.Survivors include her Children; Rocky (Kelly Vecchio) Castelli, Pierino Thomas Castelli, Allison Maria Castelli and Michael Paul Castrogiovanni.nbsp; Grandchildren Thomas Steven, Samuel Anthony and Bella...
Rosemary Key
May 19, 2010
Rosemary Key 59 of Rockford passed away Wednesday May 19, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born September 3, 1950 in Rockford, the daughter of Al and Mary Castrogiovanni. Member of North Love Baptist Church.Survivors include her Children; Rocky (Kelly Vecchio) Castelli, Pierino Thomas Castelli, Allison Maria Castelli and Michael Paul Castrogiovanni. Grandchildren Thomas Steven, Samuel Anthony and Bella...
Katherine M. Johnson
May 18, 2010
Katherine M. Johnson, 84, Rockford, died at 10:40 a.m.. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born April 15, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of John and Ruth Bladstrom. Married Gilbert G. Johnson in Rockford on February 16, 1946. She worked in the meat department at Hilander Foods on South Alpine Rd. for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Member...
Katherine M. Johnson
May 18, 2010
Katherine M. Johnson, 84, Rockford, died at 10:40 a.m.. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; Born April 15, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of John and Ruth Bladstrom.nbsp; Married Gilbert G. Johnson in Rockford on February 16, 1946.nbsp; She worked in the meat department at Hilander Foods on South Alpine Rd. for 18 years, retiring in 1988.nbsp; Member...
Jeffrey W. Mccarty
May 17, 2010
Jeffrey W. "Jeff" McCarty, 42Loving Son and Brother Jeffrey W. "Jeff" McCarty, 42, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Byron from injuries sustained following a motorcycle accident. Born August 7, 1967 in Broken Bow, Nebraska; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Alexander) McCarty. Jeff was a mechanic for United Airlines. He was a member of the Navy...
Jeffrey W. Mccarty
May 17, 2010
Jeffrey W. Jeff McCarty, 42Loving Son and Brothernbsp;Jeffrey W. Jeff McCarty, 42, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Byron from injuries sustained following a motorcycle accident. Born August 7, 1967 in Broken Bow, Nebraska; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Alexander) McCarty. Jeff was a mechanic for United Airlines. He was a member of the Navy Club...
Joseph B. Ognibene
May 13, 2010
Joseph B. Ognibene, 67 Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle Joseph B. Ognibene, 67, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:12 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1942, son of Benny and Antonia Gustella Ognibene. Graduated from West High School in 1960. Married Josephine...
Patricia M. Logli
May 13, 2010
Patricia M. Logli, 70 Belvidere Patricia M. Logli, 70, of Belvidere, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at home. Born January 28, 1940 in Dodgeville, WI. to Raymond and Marie Bunbury. Married John H. Logli, Jr., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison, WI on April 1, 1967. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors; Husband, John H. Logli, Jr.; Daughter,...
Frank A. Tallacksen
May 13, 2010
Loving Husband, Father and PapaFrank A. Tallacksen, of Rockford, passed away Thursday May 13, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born March 14, 1933 in Rockford; son of Ralph and Mary Tallacksen. He married Eva B. Saavedra in Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island on August 9, 1973. Frank worked for Eclipse for 43 years and never missed a day...
Patricia M. Logli
May 13, 2010
Patricia M. Logli, 70nbsp;Belvidere Patricia M. Logli, 70, of Belvidere, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at home. Born January 28, 1940 in Dodgeville, WI. to Raymond and Marie Bunbury. Married John H. Logli, Jr., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison, WI on April 1, 1967. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. nbsp;Survivors; Husband, John H. Logli, Jr.; Daughter, Mary...
Joseph B. Ognibene
May 13, 2010
Joseph B. Ognibene, 67 Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle Joseph B. Ognibene, 67, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:12 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born September 29, 1942, son of Benny and Antonia Gustella Ognibene.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1960.nbsp; Married Josephine...
Frank A. Tallacksen
May 13, 2010
Loving Husband, Father and PapaFrank A. Tallacksen, of Rockford, passed away Thursday May 13, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; He was born March 14, 1933 in Rockford; son of Ralph and Mary Tallacksen.nbsp; He married Eva B. Saavedra in Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island on August 9, 1973.nbsp; Frank worked for Eclipse for 43 years and never missed a day...
Wynford R. Jorgensen
May 12, 2010
Wynford R. Jorgensen, 94, of Rockford, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Alma Nelson. Born July 19, 1915 in Hiteman, IA, daughter of Thomas and Faye (Cameron) Phillips. Worked several years as an executive secretary for an insurance company in Des Moines, IA. Survivors include her daughter, DiannWardle and granddaughter, Dana Wardle both of Rockford. She was preceded in death...
Betty L. Canter
May 12, 2010
Betty L. Canter, 63, of Rockford, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Aug. 13, 1946 in Van Buren, MO, the daughter of Frank B. and Viva (Revelle) Seufert. Worked several years in home health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant until she fell ill. Betty enjoyed her family and loved to be with her...
Betty L. Canter
May 12, 2010
Betty L. Canter, 63, of Rockford, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Aug. 13, 1946 in Van Buren, MO, the daughter of Frank B. and Viva (Revelle) Seufert. nbsp;Worked several years in home health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant until she fell ill. Betty enjoyed her family and loved to be with her...
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