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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Susan Lantz

Susan Lantz

November 27, 2009

Sue Lantz, 69 Susan Tacey Chamberlain was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Seville, Florida. Her family, parents, Mordecai (Bud) and Dorothy and older sister, Jean moved shortly after to Cornell, IL. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1958 and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana. While singing in the U of I Concert Choir, she met her husband David...

Orvin L. Anderson

Orvin L. Anderson

November 26, 2009

Orvin L. "Orv" AndersonLoving Father and Grandfather Orvin L. "Orv" Anderson, 78, a resident of Rockford for 60 years, died on November 26, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Orvin was born December 7, 1930 in Readstown, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Emma Anderson. Orvin married Sonja Rostamo on November 8, 1958 in Rockton, IL. Orvin attended school in...

Orvin L. Anderson

Orvin L. Anderson

November 26, 2009

Orvin L. Orv AndersonLoving Father and Grandfathernbsp;Orvin L. Orv Anderson, 78, a resident of Rockford for 60 years, died on November 26, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Orvin was born December 7, 1930 in Readstown, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Emma Anderson. Orvin married Sonja Rostamo on November 8, 1958 in Rockton, IL.nbsp;Orvin attended school in Readstown, leaving...

Margaret Peggy Silva

Margaret Peggy Silva

November 25, 2009

Margaret Peggy Silva, 56Rockford Margaret Peggy Silva, 56 of Rockford, Illinois died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. Born October 20, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois to Lewis and Elizabeth (Quaco) Jones. Married Eugene A. Silva in Dixon, Illinois on August 9, 1975. Attended Heartland Church.Survivors; Husband, Eugene A. Silva; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Michael) (Silva) Donohue, Amanda Kathryn Silva, Allison...

Margaret Peggy Silva

Margaret Peggy Silva

November 25, 2009

Margaret "Peggy" Silva, 56Rockford Margaret "Peggy" Silva, 56 of Rockford, Illinois died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. Born October 20, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois to Lewis and Elizabeth (Quaco) Jones. Married Eugene A. Silva in Dixon, Illinois on August 9, 1975. Attended Heartland Church.Survivors; Husband, Eugene A. Silva; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Michael) (Silva) Donohue, Amanda Kathryn Silva, Allison...

Geraldine R. Methot

Geraldine R. Methot

November 23, 2009

Geraldine R. Methot, 79, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 23, 2009. Born November 3, 1930 in Munising, MI, the daughter of Samuel James and Hazel Belle (Elya) Revord, she graduated from Munising High School. She married Velbert Methot on September 18, 1948 in Munising, MI before they moved to Rockford in 1952. Geraldine loved shopping for others, caring for...

Karen (Didier) Tomasino

Karen (Didier) Tomasino

November 23, 2009

Karen (Didier) Tomasino, 40Loving Mother, Daughter and Sister Karen died Monday, November 23, 2009 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born April 3, 1969, to Lawrence and Diane (Sicotte) Didier. Graduate of Boylan High School, class of 1987, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, receiving her BA degree in 1992. Former employee of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Survived...

Geraldine R. Methot

Geraldine R. Methot

November 23, 2009

Geraldine R. Methot, 79, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 23, 2009. Born November 3, 1930 in Munising, MI, the daughter of Samuel James and Hazel Belle (Elya) Revord, she graduated from Munising High School. She married Velbert Methot on September 18, 1948 in Munising, MI before they moved to Rockford in 1952. Geraldine loved shopping for others, caring for...

Karen Tomasino

Karen Tomasino

November 23, 2009

Karen (Didier) Tomasino, 40Loving Mother, Daughter and Sister Karen died Monday, November 23, 2009 after a 4 ½  year battle with cancer.  Born April 3, 1969, to Lawrence and Diane (Sicotte) Didier.  Graduate of Boylan High School, class of 1987, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, receiving her BA degree in 1992.  Former employee of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. ...

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr.

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr.

November 22, 2009

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr., 37, Rockford, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was born June 8, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Michael Dixon and Linda Freeman. Terrance married Lawanda Bankhead in Hillside on July 22, 2006. He was a Rockford Firefighter since February 23, 2005. Thru his career Terrance was stationed with Ladder Co. No.2, Engine Co. No.4, Ladder...

Terrance D. Freeman

Terrance D. Freeman

November 22, 2009

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr., 37, Rockford, died Sunday, November 22, 2009.  He was born June 8, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Michael Dixon and Linda Freeman.  Terrance married Lawanda Bankhead in Hillside on July 22, 2006.  He was a Rockford Firefighter since February 23, 2005. Thru his career Terrance was stationed with Ladder Co. No.2, Engine Co. No.4, Ladder...

Betty A. Harlan

Betty A. Harlan

November 21, 2009

Betty Harlan went home to be with her Lord and love of her life, Roger, on November 21, 2009. She is at peace. Betty was born January 25, 1935 in St. Anthony Hospital and it was here that we said our earthly "good-byes" . As a lifelong Rockford resident, Betty grew up on Horace Avenue in a family of three...

Betty A. Harlan

Betty A. Harlan

November 21, 2009

Betty Harlan went home to be with her Lord and love of her life, Roger, on November 21, 2009. She is at peace.nbsp;Betty was born January 25, 1935 in St. Anthony Hospital and it was here that we said our earthly good-byes. As a lifelong Rockford resident, Betty grew up on Horace Avenue in a family of three children and...

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

November 19, 2009

Jan Kathleen Kilroy of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 19 th at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford following complications from surgery.             Jan Kathleen Schroeder was born on December 8, 1953 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Darrell and Shirley Schroeder.  She graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois, Blackhawk...

John R. Espy

John R. Espy

November 19, 2009

John R. Espy, 63, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2009 at Nelson Debes Rehabilitation facility. Born August 12, 1946 in Rockford, son of Delmar and Ione (McDanel) Espy. United States Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and also received additional numerous medals and awards for his dedicated service to his country. ...

John R. Espy

John R. Espy

November 19, 2009

John R. Espy, 63, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2009 at Nelson Debes Rehabilitation facility. Born August 12, 1946 in Rockford, son of Delmar and Ione (McDanel) Espy. United States Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and also received additional numerous medals and awards for his dedicated service to his country....

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

November 19, 2009

Jan Kathleen Kilroy of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 19 th at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford following complications from surgery.

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Jan Kathleen Schroeder was born on December 8, 1953 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Darrell and Shirley Schroeder. She graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois, Blackhawk...

Dale G. Tuula

Dale G. Tuula

November 17, 2009

Rockford- Dale Garth Tuula, 76, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 10, 1932 in Republic, MI, son of Arthur and Hilda (Jarvi) Tuula. Veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954. Married his loving wife Joan Cecile Simpson on October 6, 1956 in Phelps, WI....

Dale G. Tuula

Dale G. Tuula

November 17, 2009

Rockford- Dale Garth Tuula, 76, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 10, 1932 in Republic, MI, son of Arthur and Hilda (Jarvi) Tuula. Veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954. Married his loving wife Joan Cecile Simpson on October 6, 1956 in Phelps, WI....

Mildred A. Davis

Mildred A. Davis

November 17, 2009

Mildred A. Davis, 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born October 26, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Vito and Frances (Scimeca) Locascio. She married Robert Davis on July 1, 1950 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mildred loved taking trips to the casinos and was always active. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...