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Emil Richard Vanzieleghem

Emil Richard Vanzieleghem

December 31, 2009

Emil Richard "Dick" VanZieleghem Emil Richard "Dick" VanZieleghem, 64, of Cherry Valley, unexpectedly passed away early December 31, 2009. Born on January 22, 1945 in Chicago, IL, son to Emil F. & Olive R. (Redberg) VanZieleghem. He graduated from Dundee Community High School in 1963, proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 and married Diana G. (Zipperer)...

Julie A. Morehouse

Julie A. Morehouse

December 30, 2009

Julie A. Morehouse, 56, of Machesney Park, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born March 11, 1953 in Falls City, NE., daughter of John and Harriet (Rudolph) Falter. Married her loving husband of 35 years, Fred E. Morehouse, on June 7, 1974 in Falls City, NE. Julie was a long time employee at...

Julie A. Morehouse

Julie A. Morehouse

December 30, 2009

Julie A. Morehouse, 56, of Machesney Park, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born March 11, 1953 in Falls City, NE., daughter of John and Harriet (Rudolph) Falter. Married her loving husband of 35 years, Fred E. Morehouse, on June 7, 1974 in Falls City, NE.  Julie was a long time employee at...

John James Schnaufer

John James Schnaufer

December 30, 2009

John James Schnaufer, 67, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family after an 18 month battle with brain cancer. Born September 16, 1942 in Lanesboro, MN, son of Roy and Maxine Schnaufer. Served in the United States Army in Fort Riley, KS from 1961-1964. Married his loving wife, Margaret "Marge" Smith in Houston,...

John James Schnaufer

John James Schnaufer

December 30, 2009

John James Schnaufer, 67, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family after an 18 month battle with brain cancer. Born September 16, 1942 in Lanesboro, MN, son of Roy and Maxine Schnaufer. Served in the United States Army in Fort Riley, KS from 1961-1964. Married his loving wife, Margaret Marge Smith in Houston,...

Jean Southworth

Jean Southworth

December 29, 2009

Jean Southworth 60 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in her home.  Jean was born April 27, 1949 in Gary, Indiana.  Daughter of Irving and Edna Southworth.  She worked for The Pension Specialist Ltd for many years.  Member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  She attended Purdue University.Survivors include her Sister Barbara Bess of Florida, Nephews Kevin (Renee) Bess...

Jean Southworth

Jean Southworth

December 29, 2009

Jean Southworth 60 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in her home. Jean was born April 27, 1949 in Gary, Indiana. Daughter of Irving and Edna Southworth. She worked for The Pension Specialist Ltd for many years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She attended Purdue University.Survivors include her Sister Barbara Bess of Florida, Nephews Kevin (Renee) Bess...

Edward Eggleston

Edward Eggleston

December 28, 2009

Edward Ed Eggleston, 80, Rockford, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born November 29, 1929, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Lowe) Eggleston. Ed married Carol Baker in Kankakee on June 9, 1956. He owned Certified Technology,an electrolis nickel plating company. A veteran of the Air Force serving...

Edward Eggleston

Edward Eggleston

December 28, 2009

Edward "Ed" Eggleston, 80, Rockford, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born November 29, 1929, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Lowe) Eggleston. Ed married Carol Baker in Kankakee on June 9, 1956. He owned Certified Technology,an electrolis nickel plating company. A veteran of the Air Force serving...

Ann Marie Zamis

Ann Marie Zamis

December 28, 2009

Ann was born October 10, 1912 in Chicago, IL to Anna and John Rappold. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Anthony Zamis. She is survived by her three children, Leonore Lanka, Pater A. Zamis, and Marie Zamis. Ann had 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. As the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants, Ann was taught to work...

Ann Marie Zamis

Ann Marie Zamis

December 28, 2009

Ann was born October 10, 1912 in Chicago, IL to Anna and John Rappold. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Anthony Zamis. She is survived by her three children, Leonore Lanka, Pater A. Zamis, and Marie Zamis. Ann had 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. As the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants, Ann was taught to work...

Elizabeth A. Dibenedetto

Elizabeth A. Dibenedetto

December 28, 2009

nbsp;Elizabeth A. DiBenedetto, 86, of Rockford, died, Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Vincenzo and Vincenza (Ferro) Genovese. Survivors include her children; Lydia Schafer and Russell (Pam) DiBenedetto; grandchildren, Phillip DiBenedetto, Lori (Karl) Holzhueter, Richard DiBenedetto, Tina (Dave) Lockhart, Bobby (Linda) Schafer, Stacy (Rick) White, Drue Schafer, Mary (Dave) Hocking...

Elizabeth A. Dibenedetto

Elizabeth A. Dibenedetto

December 28, 2009

Elizabeth A. DiBenedetto, 86, of Rockford, died, Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Vincenzo and Vincenza (Ferro) Genovese. Survivors include her children; Lydia Schafer and Russell (Pam) DiBenedetto; grandchildren, Phillip DiBenedetto, Lori (Karl) Holzhueter, Richard DiBenedetto, Tina (Dave) Lockhart, Bobby (Linda) Schafer, Stacy (Rick) White, Drue Schafer, Mary (Dave) Hocking...

Alex Michael Sagona

Alex Michael Sagona

December 27, 2009

Alex Michael Sagona, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1921, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Lena (Caccio) Sagona. Alex was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin; son, Michael (Tina) Sagona; grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony and...

Alex Michael Sagona

Alex Michael Sagona

December 27, 2009

Alex Michael Sagona, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1921, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Lena (Caccio) Sagona. Alex was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin; son, Michael (Tina) Sagona; grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony and...

Mikalah Marie Mccammond

Mikalah Marie Mccammond

December 27, 2009

When an Angel Goes to HeavenBy Heidi Bauer When an angel goes to Heaven God stands with open arms to cradle and to comfort her, to keep her safe from harm.  When an angel goes to Heaven precious memories are left behind. Of innocence, warmth and that special smile forever in your mind.  When an angel goes to Heaven she...

Mikalah Marie Mccammond

Mikalah Marie Mccammond

December 27, 2009

When an Angel Goes to Heaven

By Heidi Bauer

When an angel goes to Heaven God stands with open arms to cradle and to comfort her, to keep her safe from harm.

When an angel goes to Heaven precious memories are left behind. Of innocence, warmth and that special smile forever in your mind.

When an angel goes to Heaven she tells...

Leslie Watson

Leslie Watson

December 25, 2009

Leslie Wayne Watson, 59, of Rockton passed away December 25, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born June 25, 1950 in Rockford, son of Harry and Viola Watson. He married Fran Mandera in Rockton on May 29, 1982. Les worked for Com-Ed for 37 years as a lineman and crew leader in the...

George E. Sicotte

George E. Sicotte

December 25, 2009

George E. Sicotte, 79 Machesney Park George E. Sicotte, 79 of Machesney Park died Friday, December 25, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 21, 1930 in Manville, RI to Lucien and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte.  Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. George served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War.  Worked...

George E. Sicotte

George E. Sicotte

December 25, 2009

George E. Sicotte, 79Machesney Park George E. Sicotte, 79 of Machesney Park died Friday, December 25, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 21, 1930 in Manville, RI to Lucien and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. George served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Worked as...