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Marian J. Carpenter

Marian J. Carpenter

January 20, 2010

Marian J. Carpenter, 91, of Rockford died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center. Born Oct. 2, 1918 in Langford, SD, daughter of Eric and Guarena (Grindhom) Johnson. Married her late husband, Donald Carpenter on Oct. 13, 1940 in Claremont, S.D. Marian assisted Donald with the daily chores of running their farm in Egan, IL for...

Holly A. Riley

Holly A. Riley

January 19, 2010

Holly A. (Wehmeyer) Riley, 52, Rockford resident for most of her life, died at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan.  Born October 23, 1957 in Oregon, IL, daughter of Betty J. Myers Wehmeyer and Harold O. Wehmeyer.  Former resident of Leaf River, where she graduated from high school in 1975.  She had been employed...

Holly A. (Wehmeyer) Riley

Holly A. (Wehmeyer) Riley

January 19, 2010

Holly A. (Wehmeyer) Riley, 52, Rockford resident for most of her life, died at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan. Born October 23, 1957 in Oregon, IL, daughter of Betty J. Myers Wehmeyer and Harold O. Wehmeyer. Former resident of Leaf River, where she graduated from high school in 1975. She had been employed...

Frank R. Garland

Frank R. Garland

January 18, 2010

Frank R. Garland, Jr. 88, Rockford, died Monday, January 18, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born October 27, 1921, in St. Louis, MO., the son of Frank R. and Gladys (Alexander) Garland, Sr. Frank married Patricia M. "Pat" Gallagher in Webster Groves, MO on April 19, 1947. Frank was a Naval Aviator in WWII. He served across hte pacific...

Frank R. Garland

Frank R. Garland

January 18, 2010

Frank R. Garland, Jr. 88, Rockford, died Monday, January 18, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born October 27, 1921, in St. Louis, MO., the son of Frank R. and Gladys (Alexander) Garland, Sr. Frank married Patricia M. Pat Gallagher in Webster Groves, MO on April 19, 1947. Frank was a Naval Aviator in WWII. He served across hte pacific...

Daniel Francis Skrzypczynski

Daniel Francis Skrzypczynski

January 14, 2010

Daniel Francis (Ryan) Skrzypczynski, III Daniel Francis (Ryan) Skrzypczynski, III, was born on Christmas, December 25, 1966 and born in to eternal life on January 14, 2010. Daniel was the  much loved son of Suzanne (Scripp) Ryan and Daniel Dominic Skrzypczynski; brother of Lara Skrzypczynski and Carrie Tongue; brother-in-law of Michael Tongue; dear uncle of Daniel Skrzypczynski, IV and Dominic...

Daniel Francis Skrzypczynski

Daniel Francis Skrzypczynski

January 14, 2010

Daniel Francis (Ryan) Skrzypczynski, III Daniel Francis (Ryan) Skrzypczynski, III, was born on Christmas, December 25, 1966 and born in to eternal life on January 14, 2010. Daniel was the much loved son of Suzanne (Scripp) Ryan and Daniel Dominic Skrzypczynski; brother of Lara Skrzypczynski and Carrie Tongue; brother-in-law of Michael Tongue; dear uncle of Daniel Skrzypczynski, IV and Dominic...

Edmund J. Groncki

Edmund J. Groncki

January 13, 2010

Edmund J. Groncki, 87, a life long resident of Rockford, died on Wed. January 13, 2010 in his home with his cherished granddaughters by his side. Born September 4, 1922, son of Alexander and Stella (Domkoski) Groncki. A graduate of East High School. Edmund was a WWII veteran serving in the Navy Air corps. He then went on to receive...

Mary Catherine Postulka

Mary Catherine Postulka

January 13, 2010

Mary Catherine Postulka, 99, of Eagle River, WI passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Born July 12, 1910 in Chicago. She married George Postulka in Rockford and worked as a seamstress in a hat factory. nbsp;Mary is survived by her daughter, five grandchildren, two sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, one son, one sister...

Edmund J. Groncki

Edmund J. Groncki

January 13, 2010

Edmund J. Groncki, 87, a life long resident of Rockford, died on Wed. January 13, 2010 in his home with his cherished granddaughters by his side. Born September 4, 1922, son of Alexander and Stella (Domkoski) Groncki. A graduate of East High School. Edmund was a WWII veteran serving in the Navy Air corps. He then went on to receive...

Mary Catherine Postulka

Mary Catherine Postulka

January 13, 2010

Mary Catherine Postulka, 99, of Eagle River, WI passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Born July 12, 1910 in Chicago. She married George Postulka in Rockford and worked as a seamstress in a hat factory. Mary is survived by her daughter, five grandchildren, two sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, one son, one sister...

Robert Scofield

Robert Scofield

January 12, 2010

Robert Scofield 68 of Rockford passed away Tuesday January 12, 2010 in his home. He was born January 17, 1941 in Freeport, IL. The son of Donald and Phyllis Scofield. He married his wife Alice on March 2, 1991. Robert worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years. Was a union member of Branch 245 for many years. On...

Shirley A. Mccoy

Shirley A. Mccoy

January 12, 2010

Shirley A. McCoy, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born February 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Veneita (Wells) Cummings. Shirley lived most of her life in Rockford, but also lived in Madison WI, and Peoria. She married Edward J. McCoy, in Rockford, on August...

Shirley A. Mccoy

Shirley A. Mccoy

January 12, 2010

Shirley A. McCoy, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born February 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Veneita (Wells) Cummings. Shirley lived most of her life in Rockford, but also lived in Madison WI, and Peoria. She married Edward J. McCoy, in Rockford, on August...

Robert Scofield

Robert Scofield

January 12, 2010

Robert Scofield 68 of Rockford passed away Tuesday January 12, 2010 in his home. He was born January 17, 1941 in Freeport, IL. The son of Donald and Phyllis Scofield. He married his wife Alice on March 2, 1991. Robert worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years. Was a union member of Branch 245 for many years. On...

Larry E. Ohlson

Larry E. Ohlson

January 11, 2010

Larry E. Ohlson, dearly loved father and grandfather, passed away on January 11, 2010. Born January 9, 1933 in Rockford to the late Emmert A. and Dorothy E. (Schrock) Ohlson, and was preceded in death by both of his parents. Larry's quiet strength and unwavering support and love for his family will be forever missed. His family and his profession...

Donald R. Grelle

Donald R. Grelle

January 11, 2010

Donald R. Grelle, 61, Rockford, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.  Born September 28, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, son of Lawrence and Valeria (Frank) Grelle.  Married Kandy Blackford in Sioux Falls, SD on December 21, 1974.  He was a hard worker and was employed in circulation by the Rockford Register Star...

Donald R. Grelle

Donald R. Grelle

January 11, 2010

Donald R. Grelle, 61, Rockford, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 28, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, son of Lawrence and Valeria (Frank) Grelle. Married Kandy Blackford in Sioux Falls, SD on December 21, 1974. He was a hard worker and was employed in circulation by the Rockford Register Star...

Larry E. Ohlson

Larry E. Ohlson

January 11, 2010

Larry E. Ohlson, dearly loved father and grandfather, passed away on January 11, 2010. Born January 9, 1933 in Rockford to the late Emmert A. and Dorothy E. (Schrock) Ohlson, and was preceded in death by both of his parents. Larrys quiet strength and unwavering support and love for his family will be forever missed.His family and his profession benefited...

Stephen M. Duffy

Stephen M. Duffy

January 8, 2010

Stephen M. Duffy, 61, of Rockford, died Friday, January 8, 2010 in his home surrounded by family after a 12 month battle with brain cancer. Born November 22, 1948 in Rockford, IL to Walter and Nell (Bagdon) Duffy. He grew up in Rockford, graduating from Boylan Catholic High School in 1966 and Illinois State University with a bachelors degree in...