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Robert Henry Crowell
December 8, 2009
Robert Henry Crowell, 74, Rockford, died at 8:13 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 31, 1935 in Menomonee, MI, son of Theodore and Viola Peshek Crowell. Graduated from West High School where he was on the swimming and diving teams. Married Barbara J. Phillips in Rockford on August 8, 1964. He was an...

Anthony F. Zamis
December 6, 2009
Anthony was born Oct. 25, 1908 in Chicago, IL to Felicia and Peter Zemaitis. He was the loving and devoted husband for 73 years, to Ann (Rappold) Zamis. He was the loving and proud father of Lenore Lanka, Peter Zamis and Marie Zamis. Survivors include his wife Ann, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He graduated Summa Cum-Laude...

Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson
December 6, 2009
Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson, 3 weeks old, died at 1:33 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 18, 2009 in Rockford, daughter of Michelle L. Buchanan and Bryan P. Johnson. Her time here was very short, but she was cherished and will never be forgotten. Survivors include her parents, Michelle and Bryan; brother, Reid Buchanan; sister, Lani...

Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson
December 6, 2009
Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson, 3 weeks old, died at 1:33 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 18, 2009 in Rockford, daughter of Michelle L. Buchanan and Bryan P. Johnson. Her time here was very short, but she was cherished and will never be forgotten. Survivors include her parents, Michelle and Bryan; brother, Reid Buchanan; sister, Lani...

Anthony F. Zamis
December 6, 2009
Anthony was born Oct. 25, 1908 in Chicago, IL to Felicia and Peter Zemaitis. He was the loving and devoted husband for 73 years, to Ann (Rappold) Zamis. He was the loving and proud father of Lenore Lanka, Peter Zamis and Marie Zamis. Survivors include his wife Ann, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He graduated Summa Cum-Laude...

Mary Trappe-Nichols
December 6, 2009
Mary Trappe-Nichols, 41 of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in her home. Born January 2, 1968, the daughter of Stanley and Annette (Grider) Trappe. Mary is survived by her parents, children Jessica and Amanda Nichols, sisters Carole (Dale) Luttrell, Tammy (Jeff) Johnson and Sandy (Steve) Gough. Nieces Jeannette, Robyn and Crystal. Nephews Craig, Robbie and Tyler. She is...

Mary Trappe-Nichols
December 6, 2009
Mary Trappe-Nichols, 41 of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in her home. Born January 2, 1968, the daughter of Stanley and Annette (Grider) Trappe. Mary is survived by her parents, children Jessica and Amanda Nichols, sisters Carole (Dale) Luttrell, Tammy (Jeff) Johnson and Sandy (Steve) Gough. Nieces Jeannette, Robyn and Crystal. Nephews Craig, Robbie and Tyler. She is...

Eugene Becker
December 6, 2009
Eugene Becker, 91 of Rockford, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 after an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1918 in Wien, MO., son of William and Katharine Becker. Taught for many years in the Rockford Public Schools. Survivors include his wife Anne; daughter, Christine Becker; sons, James (Michelle) and William (Barbara) Becker; grandchildren, Ian Thomas and Elizabeth Grace and brother, Adrian...

Eugene Becker
December 6, 2009
Eugene Becker, 91 of Rockford, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 after an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1918 in Wien, MO., son of William and Katharine Becker. Taught for many years in the Rockford Public Schools. Survivors include his wife Anne; daughter, Christine Becker; sons, James (Michelle) and William (Barbara) Becker; grandchildren, Ian Thomas and Elizabeth Grace and brother, Adrian...

Herman J. Johnsen
December 5, 2009
Herman J. Johnsen, 83, Rockford, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Wesley Willows Retirement Home. He was born in Rockford on May 17, 1926, and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Herman was the son of Mally and Oscar Johnsen, who were both born in Norway. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1945, and served in the...

Herman J. Johnsen
December 5, 2009
Herman J. Johnsen, 83, Rockford, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Wesley Willows Retirement Home. He was born in Rockford on May 17, 1926, and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Herman was the son of Mally and Oscar Johnsen, who were both born in Norway. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1945, and served in the...

Leroy Frickson
December 4, 2009
LeRoy Frickson, 72, of Madison, formerly of Rockford, Ill., passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Madison. Born Sept. 20, 1937, in Adeline, the son of Harold Frickson and Emma Christen. He married Marianna Willey on April 1, 1961, and later married Catherine Scandroli. LeRoy was a commercial roofer for Carlson Roofing for more than 40 years. He enjoyed collecting...

Linda Kay Brasher
December 4, 2009
Linda Kay (Loy) Brasher, 61Loving Mother, Sister and Grandmothernbsp;Linda Kay (Loy) Brasher, 61 departed this life to go home with the LORD on December 2, 2009 from a sudden illness. Born April 11, 1948 in Rockford, IL to Andrew and Doris Loy. Attended West High School and lived in the Rockford area all her life. Married Leamon Brasher on March...

Jeremy Tayden Knight
December 4, 2009
Jeremy Tayden Knight, 24, Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2009. Born May 17, 1985 in Rockford. Jeremy attended West Middle School, Auburn and Winnebago High Schools. He later went back and completed his High School Equivalency Diploma. He worked at MCI where he was a top performing salesperson and later worked at Sams Ristorante...

Rita M. Bouchard
December 4, 2009
Rita M. (Jogerst) Bouchard 66 of Rockford passed away at 6:10 pm at Swedish American Heart Hospital. She was born January 10, 1943 in Rockford. The daughter of Frank and Emma (North) Jogerst. Rita was employed by Amcore Bank for many years and retired in June of 2006. She was also a member of St Bernadettes Church.Survivors include her children;...

Jeremy Tayden Knight
December 4, 2009
Jeremy Tayden Knight, 24, Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2009. Born May 17, 1985 in Rockford. Jeremy attended West Middle School, Auburn and Winnebago High Schools. He later went back and completed his High School Equivalency Diploma. He worked at MCI where he was a top performing salesperson and later worked at Sams Ristorante...

Leroy Frickson
December 4, 2009
LeRoy Frickson, 72, of Madison, formerly of Rockford, Ill., passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Madison. Born Sept. 20, 1937, in Adeline, the son of Harold Frickson and Emma Christen. He married Marianna Willey on April 1, 1961, and later married Catherine Scandroli. LeRoy was a commercial roofer for Carlson Roofing for more than 40 years. He enjoyed collecting...

Linda Kay Brasher
December 4, 2009
Linda Kay (Loy) Brasher, 61Loving Mother, Sister and Grandmother Linda Kay (Loy) Brasher, 61 departed this life to go home with the LORD on December 2, 2009 from a sudden illness. Born April 11, 1948 in Rockford, IL to Andrew and Doris Loy. Attended West High School and lived in the Rockford area all her life. Married Leamon Brasher on...

Rita M Bouchard
December 4, 2009
Rita M. (Jogerst) Bouchard 66 of Rockford passed away at 6:10 pm at Swedish American Heart Hospital. She was born January 10, 1943 in Rockford. The daughter of Frank and Emma (North) Jogerst. Rita was employed by Amcore Bank for many years and retired in June of 2006. She was also a member of St Bernadettes Church.Survivors include her children;...

Michael Dimario
December 2, 2009
Michael DiMario, 46, Rockford, passed away into the loving presence of the Lord, Dec. 2, 2009. Born to life May 10, 1963, son of Joseph and Ann (Choppi) DiMario. Mike attended Boylan Catholic High School. Following graduation he became a mechanic and pursued his passion for older cars especially Cadillacs. Mikey will always be remembered for his free spirit and...
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