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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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