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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...

Josephine Juliano
May 12, 2010
Josephine Juliano, 99, of Rockford, died peacefully at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Born Feb. 18, 1911 in Aragona, Sicily, daughter of Michael and Antonina (Zammuto) Vaccarello. Married her loving husband the late John Juliano, who preceded her in 1984. Member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, St. Marys Good Time Club...

Carshon Shonie Lieber-Lane
May 12, 2010
Carshon Shonie Asche Lieber-Lane,79, ofnbsp;Rockford, passed away peacefully innbsp;her daughters home, May 12th, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 2nd, 1931, in Pecatonica, tonbsp;Johnnbsp;nbsp;Bootsnbsp;and Ada (Schaeny) Asche. Married to Howard Red Liebernbsp;onnbsp;Aug. 25th, 1951 until Red passed away onnbsp;Sept. 22nd, 1973.nbsp; Married to Robert Lane Feb. 25th, 1984 until Bob passed away on Nov. 27th, 2008.nbsp; She workednbsp;many years...

Carshon Shonie Lieber-Lane
May 12, 2010
Carshon "Shonie" Asche Lieber-Lane,79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her daughters home, May 12th, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 2nd, 1931, in Pecatonica, to John "Boots" and Ada (Schaeny) Asche. Married to Howard "Red" Lieber on Aug. 25th, 1951 until Red passed away on Sept. 22nd, 1973. Married to Robert Lane Feb. 25th, 1984 until Bob passed...

Annette C. Brelje
May 10, 2010
Annette C. "Anne" Brelje (Nee Mueller) of Rockford entered into her eternal rest with Jesus on May 10, 2010. Born July 24, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. Anne attended Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois; Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana; and, Lewis University. Married Milford C. "Mel" Brelje on August 16, 1952 in Jehovah Lutheran Church, Detroit, Michigan. Anne was organist...

Annette C. Brelje
May 10, 2010
Annette C. Anne Brelje (Nee Mueller) of Rockford entered into her eternal rest with Jesus on May 10, 2010.nbsp; Born July 24, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan.nbsp; Anne attended Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois; Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana; and, Lewis University.nbsp; Married Milford C. Mel Brelje on Augustnbsp; 16, 1952 in Jehovah Lutheran Church, Detroit, Michigan.nbsp; Anne was organist...

Brittany Leigh Shaw-James
May 9, 2010
Brittany Leigh Shaw-James, 21, Rockford, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010 in Viroqua, WI, as the result of an automobile accident.nbsp; Born October 3, 1988 in Austin, TX, daughter of Julie A. Shaw and Andrew E. James.nbsp; An amazing young woman, Brittanys zest for life was unparalleled.nbsp; Her smile could light up a room and her laughter, snickers...

Brittany Leigh Shaw-James
May 9, 2010
Brittany Leigh Shaw-James, 21, Rockford, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010 in Viroqua, WI, as the result of an automobile accident. Born October 3, 1988 in Austin, TX, daughter of Julie A. Shaw and Andrew E. James. An amazing young woman, Brittanys zest for life was unparalleled. Her smile could light up a room and her laughter, snickers...

Wayne R. Swanson
May 7, 2010
Wayne R. Swanson, 62,ROCKFORD - Wayne R. Swanson, 62, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in his home. Born April 29, 1948, the son of Rudy E. and Hermina ""Hermie"" M. (Stratmann) Swanson. Graduated from Rockford West High School and University of Wisconsin Platteville. Worked for 20 years at Concrete Systems and was a member of...

Therese M. Jaeger
May 7, 2010
Therese M. Jaeger, 83 of Rockford, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in her home. Born July 17, 1926 in Schenectady, NY., daughter of Henry O. and Marguerite (Greeley) Kress, Sr. Attended St. Anthony for Nursing and graduated with her RN. Married her loving husband, Donald Jaeger on July 17, 1951. Therese enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing the piano and singing. She...

Wayne R. Swanson
May 7, 2010
Wayne R. Swanson, 62,ROCKFORD - Wayne R. Swanson, 62, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in his home. Born April 29, 1948, the son of Rudy E. and Hermina Hermie M. (Stratmann) Swanson. Graduated from Rockford West High School and University of Wisconsin Platteville. Worked for 20 years at Concrete Systems and was a member of...

Therese M. Jaeger
May 7, 2010
Therese M. Jaeger, 83 of Rockford, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in her home. Born July 17, 1926 in Schenectady, NY., daughter of Henry O. and Marguerite (Greeley) Kress, Sr. Attended St. Anthony for Nursing and graduated with her RN. Married her loving husband, Donald Jaeger on July 17, 1951. Therese enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing the piano and singing. She...

Roger Reedy
May 6, 2010
Roger Reedy, 87, died peacefully in his home Thursday, May 6, 2010. Born February 20, 1923, son of John and Camilla (Byrne) Reedy. Graduated from St. Thomas High School, Class of 1940, attended Marquette University and graduated from Riverside College in California. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. Married Ruth Schul on June 15,...

John E. Mccord
May 6, 2010
John E. McCord, 78 of Rockford, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Dec. 5, 1931 in Clover Bend, Ark., son of Marvin and Etta (Evans) McCord. Served in the United States Army and married his loving wife, the late, Carol Weyrauch. Worked for several years at Rockford Products and Camcar, from which he retired...

Vernon F. Sheedy
May 6, 2010
Vernon F. Sheedy, 90, Rockford, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born April 23, 1920 in Seneca, son of Frank and Catherine Nagle Sheedy. Graduated from Seneca High School in 1938. Married Dorothy G. Johnson in Seneca on May 4, 1946. Employed by J.L. Clark for 40 years as Corporate Paymaster,...

Vernon F. Sheedy
May 6, 2010
Vernon F. Sheedy, 90, Rockford, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.nbsp; Born April 23, 1920 in Seneca, son of Frank and Catherine Nagle Sheedy.nbsp; Graduated from Seneca High School in 1938.nbsp; Married Dorothy G. Johnson in Seneca on May 4, 1946.nbsp; Employed by J.L. Clark for 40 years as Corporate Paymaster,...

Roger Reedy
May 6, 2010
nbsp;nbsp;Roger Reedy, 87, died peacefully in his home Thursday, May 6, 2010.nbsp; Born February 20, 1923, son of John and Camilla (Byrne) Reedy.nbsp; Graduated from St. Thomas High School, Class of 1940, attended Marquette University and graduated from Riverside College in California.nbsp; He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII.nbsp; Married Ruth Schul on June 15,...

John E. Mccord
May 6, 2010
nbsp;nbsp;John E. McCord, 78 of Rockford, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Dec. 5, 1931 in Clover Bend, Ark., son of Marvin and Etta (Evans)nbsp; McCord. Served in the United States Army and married his loving wife, the late, Carol Weyrauch. Worked for several years at Rockford Products and Camcar, from which he retired...

Stanley Surantas
May 5, 2010
Stanley (Stasys) Surantas, 87Rockford Stanley Surantas, 87, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Rockford memorial Hospital. Born December, 14 1922, in Lithuania. After World War II in 1950 he came to his dreamland USA. He studied at Siauliu Gymnasium (Lithuania) 4 years, University of Munich (Germany) 4 years and American Institute of Banks (New York) 4 years. Worked in New...

Stanley Surantas
May 5, 2010
Stanley (Stasys) Surantas, 87Rockford Stanley Surantas, 87, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Rockford memorial Hospital. Born December, 14 1922, in Lithuania. After World War II in 1950 he came to his dreamland USA. He studied at Siauliu Gymnasium (Lithuania) 4 years, University of Munich (Germany) 4 years and American Institute of Banks (New York) 4 years. Worked in New...
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