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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Christine Shier

Christine Shier

February 12, 2010

Christine Shier, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away at 10:18 pm Friday February 12, 2010 in St Annes. She was born December 27, 1918 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kerr. She married Robert F. Shier in Detroit and they were married for 45 years. They moved to Rockford in 1970. He predeceased her in 1998. Chris...

Roy C. Hutson

Roy C. Hutson

February 12, 2010

Roy C. Hutson, 76, Rockford, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in Alden Nelson-Debes Nursing Home following a short illness.  He was born October 6, 1933, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of John F. and Effie E. (Smithee) Hutson.  Roy owned and operated the Hutson Tool Company in Rockford for many years, retiring in 1991.  He was a Charter Member...

Roy C. Hutson

Roy C. Hutson

February 12, 2010

Roy C. Hutson, 76, Rockford, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in Alden Nelson-Debes Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born October 6, 1933, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of John F. and Effie E. (Smithee) Hutson. Roy owned and operated the Hutson Tool Company in Rockford for many years, retiring in 1991. He was a Charter Member...

David Brian Lorio

David Brian Lorio

February 11, 2010

David Brian Lorio, 26, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, in his home. He was born August 26, 1983, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Zihala) Lorio. David was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. He was an avid fan of all sports.Survived by his mother, Charlotte; sister, Jennifer Lorio; nephew, Devin Lorio; great-great aunt and uncle, Mary and Hollis...

David Brian Lorio

David Brian Lorio

February 11, 2010

David Brian Lorio, 26, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, in his home. He was born August 26, 1983, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Zihala) Lorio.  David was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church.  He was an avid fan of all sports.Survived by his mother, Charlotte; sister, Jennifer Lorio; nephew, Devin Lorio; great-great aunt and uncle, Mary and Hollis...

Ronald Anthony Falzone

Ronald Anthony Falzone

February 10, 2010

Ronald ?Ron Anthony Falzone, 52, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1958; the son of Robert and Nancy (Keller) Falzone. Ron has always worked in Italian Restaurants specializing in pizzas. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Rockford Moose Club. Survivors include his...

Ronald Anthony Falzone

Ronald Anthony Falzone

February 10, 2010

Ronald "?Ron Anthony Falzone, 52, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1958; the son of Robert and Nancy (Keller) Falzone. Ron has always worked in Italian Restaurants specializing in pizzas. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Rockford Moose Club. Survivors include his...

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

February 9, 2010

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith, 86, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 31, 1923. Employed by National Lock as an inspector for over 30 years. Mary grew up during the depression and was a quiet, uncomplicated woman. She was intelligent and always continued to keep up on current events....

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

February 9, 2010

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith, 86, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 31, 1923.  Employed by National Lock as an inspector for over 30 years.  Mary grew up during the depression and was a quiet, uncomplicated woman.  She was intelligent and always continued to keep up on current events....

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

February 9, 2010

ROCKFORD Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Kerns, 62, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1947 in Moline, the daughter of Franklin Parr Marquis and Virginia Farber Marquis. Betsy graduated from Ripon College, and she received her law degree from Duquesne University. She was a law clerk for Judge...

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

February 9, 2010

ROCKFORD Elizabeth M. Betsy Kerns, 62, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1947 in Moline, the daughter of Franklin Parr Marquis and Virginia Farber Marquis. Betsy graduated from Ripon College, and she received her law degree from Duquesne University. She was a law clerk for Judge...

Norma Jean Hood

Norma Jean Hood

February 8, 2010

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law and FriendNorma Jean Hood, 79, of Machesney Park, died Monday February 8, 2010 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with lung cancer.  Born August 8, 1930 in Dows Iowa, daughter of Clarence (stepmother, Rose Burke) and Mary Richards.  Married Bill Hood on June 24, 1950 in Rockford;he died in...

Harold G. Axelson

Harold G. Axelson

February 8, 2010

Harold G. Axelson 78 of Winnebago died Monday February 8, 2010 in his home. He was born in 1931 in Woodstock, IL to Harold and Dorothy Axelson. Married May 24, 1958 to Colette (King). Member of Labors Local 32. He worked for Sjolstrom and Sons and Rockford Blacktop. Farmed in WinnebagoSurvivors include his loving wife Colette. Sons; Steve, Mike, Jim...

Norma Jean Hood

Norma Jean Hood

February 8, 2010

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law and FriendNorma Jean Hood, 79, ofMachesney Park,died Monday February 8, 2010 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with lung cancer. Born August 8, 1930 in Dows Iowa, daughter of Clarence (stepmother, Rose Burke) and Mary Richards. Married Bill Hood on June 24, 1950 in Rockford;he died in 2004. She...

Harold G. Axelson

Harold G. Axelson

February 8, 2010

Harold G. Axelson 78 of Winnebago died Monday February 8, 2010 in his home.  He was born in 1931 in Woodstock, IL to Harold and Dorothy Axelson.  Married May 24, 1958 to Colette (King).  Member of Labors Local 32.  He worked for Sjolstrom and Sons and Rockford Blacktop.  Farmed in WinnebagoSurvivors include his loving wife Colette.  Sons; Steve, Mike, Jim...

Nancy Lane Flynn

Nancy Lane Flynn

February 7, 2010

Nancy Lane Flynn, 66, of Cherry Valley, passed away February 7, 2010, in her home, surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born June 8, 1943, in Aurora, daughter of Raymond and Florence (Smely) Thorp. She graduated from Aurora West High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she was a member...

Nancy Lane Flynn

Nancy Lane Flynn

February 7, 2010

Nancy Lane Flynn, 66, of Cherry Valley, passed away February 7, 2010, in her home, surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Nancy was born June 8, 1943, in Aurora, daughter of Raymond and Florence (Smely) Thorp.  She graduated from Aurora West High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she was a member...

Dorothy Mae Saichek

Dorothy Mae Saichek

February 6, 2010

Dorothy (Dot) Mae Burger Aspenleiter Saichek, 100 of Rockford died February 5, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born February 3, 1910 in Sterling, IL. Daughter of Melvin and Mamie (Childs) Burger. Married Jacob Aspenleiter June 18, 1931. Survivors include; brother, Raymond Morris; children, Jeane Perlinger, Joan (Jack) Saichek, and Jack (Lana) Aspenleiter; 8 grandchildren, Randy...

Margaret P. Salvato

Margaret P. Salvato

February 6, 2010

Margaret Pauline Salvato, 89, a life long resident of Rockford, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Medina Manor Nursing Center in Durand. Born September 2, 1920 the daughter of Sebastian and Mamie (Markese) Gulotta. Married her loving husband Phillip Salvato Sr. on November 29, 1941 in Rockford. She was employed for 20 years in the office at Mott Brothers. Margaret...

Dorothy Mae Saichek

Dorothy Mae Saichek

February 6, 2010

Dorothy (Dot) Mae Burger Aspenleiter Saichek, 100 of Rockford died February 5, 2010 in River Bluff Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born February 3, 1910 in Sterling, IL. Daughter of Melvin and Mamie (Childs) Burger. Married Jacob Aspenleiter June 18, 1931. Survivors include; brother, Raymond Morris; children, Jeane Perlinger, Joan (Jack) Saichek, and Jack (Lana) Aspenleiter; 8 grandchildren, Randy...