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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Rosemary Bertolasi

Rosemary Bertolasi

April 1, 2010

Rosemary Bertolasi, 84, Rockford, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; Born January 26, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Ambrose and Mary Marelli Cherichetti.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1943.nbsp; Married Francis R. Bertolasi in St. Mary Catholic Church on June 26, 1948.nbsp; Long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family...

Luella F. Tufte

Luella F. Tufte

March 31, 2010

Luella F. Tufte passed away, March 31, 2010 after a long illness. Surrounded by family and friends, the Lord took another angel home. Survived by 5 daughters and 3 sons; Nancy McWhirter of Rockford, Linda (Colin) Anderson of Rockford, Colleen Deets of California, Bonnie Tufte of California, Harriet Tufte of Rockford, Raymond Tufte of MN, Lester (Darla) Tufte of MN...

Luella F. Tufte

Luella F. Tufte

March 31, 2010

Luella F. Tufte passed away, March 31, 2010 after a long illness. Surrounded by family and friends, the Lord took another angel home. Survived by 5 daughters and 3 sons; Nancy McWhirter of Rockford, Linda (Colin) Anderson of Rockford, Colleen Deets of California, Bonnie Tufte of California, Harriet Tufte of Rockford, Raymond Tufte of MN, Lester (Darla) Tufte of MN...

Leona H. Gaydos

Leona H. Gaydos

March 30, 2010

Leona H. Gaydos of Rockford passed away Monday March 30, 2010 in Riverbluff. She was born November 10, 1927 in Gary IN, daughter of Edward and Edna Hogan. She came to Rockford in 1965 from Gary. She married Arthur Joseph Gaydos in Gary IN on June 26 1948"¦ She worked for many companies locally, including Highlander on Alpine, Dunkin Donuts...

Leona Gaydos

Leona Gaydos

March 30, 2010

Leona H. Gaydos of Rockford passed away Monday March 30, 2010 in Riverbluff.nbsp; She was born November 10, 1927 in Gary IN, daughter of Edward and Edna Hogan.nbsp; She came to Rockford in 1965 from Gary.nbsp; She married Arthur Joseph Gaydos in Gary IN on June 26 1948nbsp; She worked for many companies locally, including Highlander on Alpine, Dunkin Donuts...

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Thomas J. Rinaldo

March 27, 2010

Thomas J. Rinaldo (Mazzi), 87Rockford Thomas J. Rinaldo, 87 of Rockford died Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born September 29, 1922 to Joseph and Lillian (Parrovecchio) Rinaldo. Served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years from Nov. 12 1942 to April 3, 1946. During WWII served...

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Thomas J. Rinaldo

March 27, 2010

Thomas J. Rinaldo (Mazzi), 87Rockford Thomas J. Rinaldo, 87 of Rockford died Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born September 29, 1922 to Joseph and Lillian (Parrovecchio) Rinaldo. Served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years from Nov. 12 1942 to April 3, 1946. During WWII served...

Romona L. M. Kline

Romona L. M. Kline

March 26, 2010

Romona Lillian Matilda "Nan" Kline, 94 of South Beloit, went home suddenly to be with her Lord on Friday, March 26, 2010. Born, Jan. 20, 1916 in Rockford, the daughter of Gustaf A. and Signe (Leden) Johnson. Graduate of Rockford High School class of 34. Married Warren K. Kline on Nov. 29, 1934, he preceded her in death on Nov....

Romona L. M. Kline

Romona L. M. Kline

March 26, 2010

Romona Lillian Matilda Nan Kline, 94 of South Beloit, went home suddenly to be with her Lord on Friday, March 26, 2010. Born, Jan. 20, 1916 in Rockford, the daughter of Gustaf A. and Signe (Leden) Johnson. Graduate of Rockford High School class of 34. Married Warren K. Kline on Nov. 29, 1934, he preceded her in death on Nov....

Norma Nygren

Norma Nygren

March 26, 2010

Norma Nygren, 87, Rockford, died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; She was born December 30, 1922, in Belvidere, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Fiebranz) Schwebke. She married Elmer Nygren in Rockford on September 2. 1944, and he predeceased her in Rockford on February 10, 2008.nbsp; She worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co for 22 years,...

Khut Vongkhounethep

Khut Vongkhounethep

March 26, 2010

Khut Vongkhounethep, 63 Rockford Khut Vongkhounethep, 63 of Rockford passed Friday, March 26 2010 in Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. Born January 4, 1947 to Lee and Phim Vongkhounethep in Laos . Survivors; Wife, Khem Vongkhounethep; Daughter, Manirot (Fiance Daniel Augsburger)Vongkhounethep; Brothers and their family, Phet Phonprasansack, Phanom Phromkharanourak, Somrith Phromkharanourak, Somvang Phomkharanourak, Phil Phomboutdy, Justin Tandara; Brother-in-law Bounheng Boutchannha and...

Khut Vongkhounethep

Khut Vongkhounethep

March 26, 2010

Khut Vongkhounethep, 63nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Rockford Khut Vongkhounethep, 63 of Rockford passed Friday, March 26 2010 in Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. Born January 4, 1947 to Lee and Phim Vongkhounethep in Laos . Survivors; Wife, Khem Vongkhounethep; Daughter, Manirot (Fiance Daniel Augsburger)Vongkhounethep; Brothers and their family, Phet Phonprasansack, Phanom Phromkharanourak, Somrith Phromkharanourak, Somvang Phomkharanourak, Phil Phomboutdy, Justin Tandara; Brother-in-law Bounheng Boutchannha and...

Lavon B. Jurgensen

Lavon B. Jurgensen

March 26, 2010

LaVon B. Jurgensen, 85, of Rockford, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Ogle Co. Hospice Serenity Home, after complications of a stroke. Born Nov. 11, 1924 in Guttenberg, IA., daughter of Norbert and Alma (Knuth) Nieland. nbsp;Attended St. Marys School in Guttenberg, IA. In spite of the fact that she quit school in 9 th grade, there was much...

Lavon B. Jurgensen

Lavon B. Jurgensen

March 26, 2010

LaVon B. Jurgensen, 85, of Rockford, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Ogle Co. Hospice Serenity Home, after complications of a stroke. Born Nov. 11, 1924 in Guttenberg, IA., daughter of Norbert and Alma (Knuth) Nieland. Attended St. Marys School in Guttenberg, IA. In spite of the fact that she quit school in 9 th grade, there was much...

Norma Nygren

Norma Nygren

March 26, 2010

Norma Nygren, 87, Rockford, died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Provena St. Anne Center. She was born December 30, 1922, in Belvidere, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Fiebranz) Schwebke. She married Elmer Nygren in Rockford on September 2. 1944, and he predeceased her in Rockford on February 10, 2008. She worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co for 22 years,...

Harold S. Harry Carbine, Jr.

Harold S. Harry Carbine, Jr.

March 25, 2010

Harold S. Harry Carbine, Jr., 68 Harold S. Harry Carbine, Jr., 68 of Rockford for 58 years went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25 from his family residence. Born October 14, 1938 in Dixon, IL the son of Harold S. and Pearl (Bain) and Hazel (Olsen). Married Catherine (Harkness) On January 25, 1969 in Rockford....

Harold S. Harry Carbine

Harold S. Harry Carbine

March 25, 2010

Harold S. "Harry" Carbine, Jr., 68 Harold S. "Harry" Carbine, Jr., 68 of Rockford for 58 years went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25 from his family residence. Born October 14, 1938 in Dixon, IL the son of Harold S. and Pearl (Bain) and Hazel (Olsen). Married Catherine (Harkness) On January 25, 1969 in Rockford....

Delbert S. Scott

Delbert S. Scott

March 24, 2010

Delbert Scott 85 of Rockford passed away March 24, 2010 in his home.nbsp; Son of William and Clara Scott.nbsp; He was born in South Beloit. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 219.nbsp; He fought in the Pacific during WWII in the Navy.Survivors include his Daughters Robin (Sam) Fager and Deborah Bond.nbsp; Grandchildren Kelsei and Jordan...

Delbert S. Scott

Delbert S. Scott

March 24, 2010

Delbert Scott 85 of Rockford passed away March 24, 2010 in his home. Son of William and Clara Scott. He was born in South Beloit. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 219. He fought in the Pacific during WWII in the Navy.Survivors include his Daughters Robin (Sam) Fager and Deborah Bond. Grandchildren Kelsei and Jordan...

Juanita J. Dilley

Juanita J. Dilley

March 22, 2010

Juanita J. Dilley, 90, Rockford, died Monday, March 22, 2010, in Alpine Fireside Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.nbsp; She was born March 10, 1920, in Genoa, the daughter of Joseph and Grace Bowman.nbsp; Juanita married Garrell L. Dilley in Chicago on May 26, 1944.nbsp; He passed away in 2002 in Rockford.Juanita enjoyed gardening, reading books, Astrology and the QVC...