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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Marian C. Behrens

Marian C. Behrens

February 6, 2010

Mrs Marian (Benson) Behrens 88 of Sterling died Saturday February 06, 2010 in Rockford.  She was born May 16, 1921 in Oak Park, IL.  The daughter of Arthur and Rose Benson.  Mrs Behrens graduated from Sterling High School, attended  the University of Illinois and Scovill Business School in Sterling.  During WWII Marian worked at Butler Brothers in Chicago as a...

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...

Marian C. Behrens

Marian C. Behrens

February 6, 2010

Mrs Marian (Benson) Behrens 88 of Sterling died Saturday February 06, 2010 in Rockford. She was born May 16, 1921 in Oak Park, IL. The daughter of Arthur and Rose Benson. Mrs Behrens graduated from Sterling High School, attended the University of Illinois and Scovill Business School in Sterling. During WWII Marian worked at Butler Brothers in Chicago as a...

William H. Pederson

William H. Pederson

February 4, 2010

William H. Pedersen, 64Poppy William H. Pedersen, 64, Rockford, died at 11:37a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital following a short illness. Born November 5, 1945 in Belvidere, son of Harold and Floy Cushman Pedersen. Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1963. Long time Rockford resident. Married his soulmate and love of his life, Roxanna S. Olmstead...

William H. Pederson

William H. Pederson

February 4, 2010

William H. Pedersen, 64"Poppy" William H. Pedersen, 64, Rockford, died at 11:37a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital following a short illness. Born November 5, 1945 in Belvidere, son of Harold and Floy Cushman Pedersen. Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1963. Long time Rockford resident. Married his soulmate and love of his life, Roxanna S. Olmstead...

Helen Marie Lynde

Helen Marie Lynde

February 3, 2010

Helen Marie (Meehan) Lynde, 83, of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rockford on September 9, 1926 to John and Florence (Kelly) Meehan, Helen went on to graduate from Muldoon High School and later worked as a secretary at Camp Grant. Helen married the love of her life, Joseph Lynde, on...

Helen Marie Lynde

Helen Marie Lynde

February 3, 2010

Helen Marie (Meehan) Lynde, 83, of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Rockford on September 9, 1926 to John and Florence (Kelly) Meehan, Helen went on to graduate from Muldoon High School and later worked as a secretary at Camp Grant.  Helen married the love of her life, Joseph Lynde, on...

Joseph F. Fabiano

Joseph F. Fabiano

February 2, 2010

Joseph F. FabianoLoving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother Joseph F. Fabiano, 86, a lifelong resident of Rockford, was given eternal rest with the Lord on February 2, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born December 2, 1923 in Rockford the son of Domenic and Jennie (Cassaro) Fabiano. Joseph married Frances T. "Chi-Chi" Scibona on September...

Evelyn I. Maloney

Evelyn I. Maloney

February 2, 2010

Evelyn I. Maloney, 87, died on February 2, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family.  For the past 8 years Evelyn has lived with the challenges of Alzheimers.  Evelyn was born on May 15, 1922 in New York City, NY, the daughter of Tim and Hazel OBrien Hurley.  She lived much of her life in Peoria, IL.  She graduated...

Evelyn I. Maloney

Evelyn I. Maloney

February 2, 2010

Evelyn I. Maloney, 87, died on February 2, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. For the past 8 years Evelyn has lived with the challenges of Alzheimers. Evelyn was born on May 15, 1922 in New York City, NY, the daughter of Tim and Hazel OBrien Hurley. She lived much of her life in Peoria, IL. She graduated...

Joseph F. Fabiano

Joseph F. Fabiano

February 2, 2010

Joseph F. FabianoLoving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother Joseph F. Fabiano, 86, a lifelong resident of Rockford, was given eternal rest with the Lord on February 2, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born December 2, 1923 in Rockford the son of Domenic and Jennie (Cassaro) Fabiano. Joseph married Frances T. Chi-Chi Scibona on September...

Dorothy M. Taylor

Dorothy M. Taylor

January 31, 2010

Dorothy M. Taylor, 90, Rockford, died Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was born May 6, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of James and Martha (Eddington) Kelly. Dorothy married Allen J. Taylor in Brooklyn, NY on October 14, 1951.Survived by her husband, Allen; sons, James (June) Taylor and Christopher Taylor; daughter, Janet (Anthony) Castile; special grand daughter, Kayla Taylor;...

Dorothy M. Taylor

Dorothy M. Taylor

January 31, 2010

Dorothy M. Taylor, 90, Rockford, died Sunday, January 31, 2010.  She was born May 6, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of James and Martha (Eddington) Kelly.  Dorothy married Allen J. Taylor in Brooklyn, NY on October 14, 1951.Survived by her husband, Allen; sons, James (June) Taylor and  Christopher Taylor; daughter, Janet (Anthony) Castile; special grand daughter, Kayla Taylor;...

Cynthia Ann Harlan

Cynthia Ann Harlan

January 30, 2010

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Harlan, 56, of Rockford, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at SwedishAmerican Hospital after a brief, yet courageous battle with breast cancer. Born Aug. 20, 1953 in Rockford, daughter of Edward Glen and Agnes (Kurkerewicz) Newell. Graduate of Auburn High School. Cindy was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a season ticket holder for the Rockford...

Cynthia Ann Harlan

Cynthia Ann Harlan

January 30, 2010

Cynthia Ann Cindy Harlan, 56, of Rockford, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at SwedishAmerican Hospital after a brief, yet courageous battle with breast cancer. Born Aug. 20, 1953 in Rockford, daughter of Edward Glen and Agnes (Kurkerewicz) Newell. Graduate of Auburn High School. Cindy was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a season ticket holder for the Rockford...

Marian Eileen Cobb

Marian Eileen Cobb

January 27, 2010

Marian Eileen Cobb passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born October 13, 1922 in Kewanee, IL to Vera and Corbin Hazelleaf. She was married to the late Charles Cobb. Marian was a long time, respected educator in Rockford schools . She began her teaching career at Kewanee High School. After moving to...

Marian Eileen Cobb

Marian Eileen Cobb

January 27, 2010

Marian Eileen Cobb passed away peacefully in her sleep,  Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born October 13, 1922 in Kewanee, IL to Vera and Corbin Hazelleaf. She was married to the late Charles Cobb.  Marian was a long time, respected educator in Rockford schools . She began her teaching career at Kewanee High School. After moving to...

Bud Adolph Timm

Bud Adolph Timm

January 26, 2010

Adolph Bud Timm, 78 of Rockford, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in his home from a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 29, 1931 in Rockford to Alfred and Carmel (Rampa) Timm. Graduated from St. Thomas in 1949. Married Maureen Frances Sutton on September 29, 1951, Bud has been a member of the Carpenters Union 792 for 55 years, retiring from Schmeling...

Bud Adolph Timm

Bud Adolph Timm

January 26, 2010

Adolph "Bud" Timm, 78 of Rockford, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in his home from a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 29, 1931 in Rockford to Alfred and Carmel (Rampa) Timm. Graduated from St. Thomas in 1949. Married Maureen Frances Sutton on September 29, 1951, Bud has been a member of the Carpenters Union 792 for 55 years, retiring from Schmeling...

Claire T. Field

Claire T. Field

January 23, 2010

Claire T. Field, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1925 in Beloit, WI; the son of Elmer and Clara Field. He married Nancy Carr in Rockford on February 1, 1957. He worked for Dixon Automatic Tool as a chief inspector for...