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Ethan Stewart Erickson

Ethan Stewart Erickson

October 6, 2010

Ethan Stewart Erickson9/13/1949-10/06/10 Ethan Stewart Erickson, 61, Rockford, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, in his home. He was born September 13, 1949, in San Bernardino, CA, the son of Raymond and Marylin (Ross) Erickson. Ethan worked as an artist for Process Graphics for more than 15 years. He always astonished us with his creativity, humor and courage. Ethan charted his...

Ethan Stewart Erickson

Ethan Stewart Erickson

October 6, 2010

Ethan Stewart Erickson9/13/1949-10/06/10nbsp;nbsp;Ethan Stewart Erickson, 61, Rockford, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, in his home. He was born September 13, 1949, in San Bernardino, CA, the son of Raymond and Marylin (Ross) Erickson. Ethan worked as an artist for Process Graphics for more than 15 years. He always astonished us with his creativity, humor and courage. Ethan charted his own...

Alma Jo Houston

Alma Jo Houston

October 3, 2010

Alma "Jo" Houston, 96, Rockford, the oldest resident at Brewington Oaks, died Sunday, October 3, 2010, in her home with her daughter, Sherry, by her side. She was born March 14, 1914, in Peoria, the daughter of Craig and Stella (Adams) Weaver. Jo lived in Rockford since 1929, moving here from Peoria. She married Frank K. Houston in Detroit, Michigan...

Alma Jo Houston

Alma Jo Houston

October 3, 2010

Alma Jo Houston, 96, Rockford, the oldest resident at Brewington Oaks, died Sunday, October 3, 2010, in her home with her daughter, Sherry, by her side. She was born March 14, 1914, in Peoria, the daughter of Craig and Stella (Adams) Weaver.nbsp; Jo lived in Rockford since 1929, moving here from Peoria.nbsp; She married Frank K. Houston in Detroit, Michigan...

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes

October 2, 2010

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes, 66, Rockford, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 9, 1943 in Oak Park, IL, daughter of Robert J.and Rita B. Rochford Monahan. Graduated from Notre Dame High School in Chicago. Married the love of her...

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes

October 2, 2010

Maureen A. Monahan Hughes, 66, Rockford, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born December 9, 1943 in Oak Park, IL, daughter of Robert J.and Rita B. Rochford Monahan. Graduated from Notre Dame High School in Chicago.nbsp; Married the love of her...

Leroy L. Clark

Leroy L. Clark

October 2, 2010

LEROY L. CLARK, 91, died on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in his home after an extended illness.Born October 16, 1918, in Perkins, Oklahoma, son of Arthur and Eva (Strickler) Clark.nbsp; Graduated from Perkins High School in 1936.nbsp; He moved to California where he worked for Newhall Farm and Land Company prior to being called into military service in Palmdale, California...

Leroy L. Clark

Leroy L. Clark

October 2, 2010

LEROY L. CLARK, 91, died on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in his home after an extended illness.Born October 16, 1918, in Perkins, Oklahoma, son of Arthur and Eva (Strickler) Clark. Graduated from Perkins High School in 1936. He moved to California where he worked for Newhall Farm and Land Company prior to being called into military service in Palmdale, California...

Kylee Grace Henrikson

Kylee Grace Henrikson

October 1, 2010

Kylee Grace Henrikson (Riffle), 2 weeks old, died at 5:42 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born September 17, 2010, daughter of Don A. Henrikson and Brenda L. Riffle.nbsp; Survivors include her parents; brother, Landyn Henrikson; maternal grandparents, Kelly and Annette Riffle; paternal grandfather, Don Henrikson; maternal great-grandparents, Raymond and Linda Swanson and Ned and Sandi Riffle;...

Kylee Grace Henrikson

Kylee Grace Henrikson

October 1, 2010

Kylee Grace Henrikson (Riffle), 2 weeks old, died at 5:42 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 17, 2010, daughter of Don A. Henrikson and Brenda L. Riffle. Survivors include her parents; brother, Landyn Henrikson; maternal grandparents, Kelly and Annette Riffle; paternal grandfather, Don Henrikson; maternal great-grandparents, Raymond and Linda Swanson and Ned and Sandi Riffle;...

Barbara A. Fuca

Barbara A. Fuca

September 26, 2010

Barbara A. Fuca, 73, Rockford, died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 7, 1937 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, daughter of Robert and Elsie Heale Cook. Rockford resident since coming here from Canada in 1953. Married Albert F. Fuca in June of 1957. Barb always had a good time going to...

Barbara A. Fuca

Barbara A. Fuca

September 26, 2010

Barbara A. Fuca, 73, Rockford, died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born May 7, 1937 in St. Johns Newfoundland, Canada, daughter of Robert and Elsie Heale Cook.nbsp; Rockford resident since coming here from Canada in 1953.nbsp; Married Albert F. Fuca in June of 1957. Barb always had a good time going to...

Doris Ellen Welk

Doris Ellen Welk

September 25, 2010

Doris Ellen Welk, 41, Rockford, was called home by her Lord, Saturday, September 25, 2010.nbsp; She was born October 30, 1968, in Sterling, the daughter of Reverend William and Diana (Braun) Welk. Doris was a 1990 graduate of Jefferson High School and the first class to hold graduation in the MetroCentre.nbsp; She is a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church...

Doris Ellen Welk

Doris Ellen Welk

September 25, 2010

Doris Ellen Welk, 41, Rockford, was called home by her Lord, Saturday, September 25, 2010. She was born October 30, 1968, in Sterling, the daughter of Reverend William and Diana (Braun) Welk. Doris was a 1990 graduate of Jefferson High School and the first class to hold graduation in the MetroCentre. She is a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church...

Walter A. Toelski

Walter A. Toelski

September 25, 2010

Walter A. Toleski, 93Walter Anthony Toleski, 93, a resident of P.A. Peterson passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born in Rockford on November 25, 1916, the son of John and Ladislava Toleski. Walter was a WWII Navy Veteran and service abroad the Clearwater Victory in the Pacific theater. He was employed for 35 years by...

Walter A. Toelski

Walter A. Toelski

September 25, 2010

Walter A. Toleski, 93Walter Anthony Toleski, 93, a resident of P.A. Peterson passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born in Rockford on November 25, 1916, the son of John and Ladislava Toleski. Walter was a WWII Navy Veteran and service abroad the Clearwater Victory in the Pacific theater. He was employed for 35 yearsnbsp; by...

Eldora Faye Huber

Eldora Faye Huber

September 24, 2010

Eldora Faye Huber, 82, Rockford, died Friday, September 24, 2010, at Rosewood Care Center. She was born December 17, 1927, in Warren, the daughter of LaVern and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Haas. Eldora was a retired caregiver at the Christian Care Center/Rockford Rescue Mission, retiring in 2005. She attended Lincolnwood Baptist Church.Survived by her son, Karl (Kelly) Huber of Tennessee; her daughters,...

Eldora Faye Huber

Eldora Faye Huber

September 24, 2010

Eldora Faye Huber, 82, Rockford, died Friday, September 24, 2010, at Rosewood Care Center.nbsp; She was born December 17, 1927, in Warren, the daughter of LaVern and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Haas.nbsp; Eldora was a retired caregiver at the Christian Care Center/Rockford Rescue Mission, retiring in 2005.nbsp; She attended Lincolnwood Baptist Church.Survived by her son, Karl (Kelly) Huber of Tennessee; her daughters,...

Phyllis Kalmbach Baer

Phyllis Kalmbach Baer

September 22, 2010

Phyllis Kalmbach Baer, 83, of Pittsboro, NC ., died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Born, Aug. 22, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI.nbsp; Graduate of Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY class of 1949. Married her loving husband, John Balfour Baer on August...

Barbara Jean Symons

Barbara Jean Symons

September 22, 2010

Barbara Symons, 68For He orders His Angels to protect you wherever you go. Psalm 91:11Loves Park-Barbara Jean Symons, 68, was laid to rest Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born December 9, 1941 in Rockford, Il the daughter of Glenn and Betty (Feak) Wiseley. Worked several years for H & W Trucking Company, the State of Illinois and K-Mart...