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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Isaiah Paul Anderson

Isaiah Paul Anderson

October 26, 2009

Isaiah Anderson, our beautiful baby boy, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2009.  He is survived by his parents LaMar and TiAnna (Alberty) Anderson and brother Trenton. Maternal grandparents Denise Christian and Paul Kelly. Paternal grandparents LaDonna Anderson-Howard and Will Johnson. Isaiah, for the short time we had to hold you in our arms, we know we...

Jane Webster Wallace

Jane Webster Wallace

October 25, 2009

Jane (Webster) WallaceJane (Webster) Wallace 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born April 15, 1920, Daughter of Harold and Sigrid Webster of Brule, Wisconsin. They came to Rockford in 1950.She married Ward Wallace on October 14, 1972. She received her B.E. Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Superior and an M.E....

John F. Schlickman

John F. Schlickman

October 25, 2009

John F. Schlickman, 72  Rockford John F. Schlickman, 72 of Rockford, died after a short illness at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 31, 1937 in Dubuque, IA to Leander & Helen (Juergens) Schlickman. Was a 1955 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Marquette University. Married Pamela Gee on April...

Dylan Ray Hals

Dylan Ray Hals

October 25, 2009

Dylan Ray Hals 16 of Rockton passed away on October 25, 2009.  He was born January 8, 1993 in Norwich, CT, son of Joe (Suni) Hals and Jodi Robare.  Dylan was a Junior at Honenegah High School where he was a member of the Drama Club and had the lead in the Schools upcoming play, he loved to sing and...

John F. Schlickman

John F. Schlickman

October 25, 2009

John F. Schlickman, 72 Rockford John F. Schlickman, 72 of Rockford, died after a short illness at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 31, 1937 in Dubuque, IA to Leander amp; Helen (Juergens) Schlickman. Was a 1955 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Marquette University. Married Pamela Gee on April...

Jane Webster Wallace

Jane Webster Wallace

October 25, 2009

Jane (Webster) WallaceJane (Webster) Wallace 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 15, 1920, Daughter of Harold and Sigrid Webster of Brule, Wisconsin.  They came to Rockford in 1950.She married Ward Wallace on October 14, 1972.  She received her B.E. Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Superior and an M.E....

Dylan Ray Hals

Dylan Ray Hals

October 25, 2009

Dylan Ray Hals 16 of Rocktonpassed away on October 25, 2009. He was born January 8, 1993 in Norwich, CT, son of Joe (Suni) Hals and Jodi Robare. Dylan was a Junior at Honenegah High School where he was a member of the Drama Club and had the lead in the Schools upcoming play, he loved to sing and dance..Dylan...

Ronald A. Wiegers

Ronald A. Wiegers

October 24, 2009

S. Beloit-Ronald A. Wiegers, 74, of S. Beloit and formerly of Rockford, died October 24, 2009 in his home. Born July 23, 1935 in Marinette, WI, son of George M. and Bernice (Prudhomme) Wiegers. United States Veteran serving in the Air force. Married his loving wife Frances A. Correnti in Rockford on October 15, 1966. Worked for 30 years at...

Ronald A. Wiegers

Ronald A. Wiegers

October 24, 2009

S. Beloit-Ronald A. Wiegers, 74, of S. Beloit and formerly of Rockford, died October 24, 2009 in his home. Born July 23, 1935 in Marinette, WI, son of George M. and Bernice (Prudhomme) Wiegers.  United States Veteran serving in the Air force. Married his loving wife Frances A. Correnti in Rockford on October 15, 1966. Worked for 30 years at...

Robert A. Finkenhofer, Sr.

Robert A. Finkenhofer, Sr.

October 24, 2009

Robert A. Bob Finkenhofer, Sr., 70, Rockford, son of the Mildred Finkenhofer family of Philadelphia, PA, passed away in his home on October 24, 2009.Survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Robert Jr. (Cindy), Tim (Samantha), Chuck (Lynn), Leo (Lisa daughters, Andrea (Willie), Bobbie Ann (Dave grandchildren, Becky, Jay, EJ, Xavier, Haley, Maddie, Katrina, Julianna, Melissa, Nichole, Sean, Samantha, and Ryan;...

Robert A. Finkenhofer

Robert A. Finkenhofer

October 24, 2009

Robert A. "Bob" Finkenhofer, Sr., 70, Rockford, son of the Mildred Finkenhofer family of Philadelphia, PA, passed away in his home on October 24, 2009.Survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Robert Jr. (Cindy), Tim (Samantha), Chuck (Lynn), Leo (Lisa daughters, Andrea (Willie), Bobbie Ann (Dave grandchildren, Becky, Jay, EJ, Xavier, Haley, Maddie, Katrina, Julianna, Melissa, Nichole, Sean, Samantha, and Ryan;...

James Liberatore

James Liberatore

October 17, 2009

James Jim Liberatore, 65 Rockford James James Liberatore, 65 of Rockford passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Born May 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to John amp; Kathleen Liberatore. Served in the US Navy as a 1 st class Petty Officer during the Cuban Missile Crisis. James married Lynda (Libby) Liberatore in Irving, Texas on August, 21...

Mary R. Musso

Mary R. Musso

October 17, 2009

Mary R. Musso, 90, formerly of Rockford, IL, died in Fond du Lac, WI on Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born on January 18, 1919 in Marion, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Sarafina Falzone. She lived in Rockford for most of her life and moved to Fond du Lac in May, 2006. She attended Rockford Central High School....

James F. Liberatore

James F. Liberatore

October 17, 2009

James "Jim" Liberatore, 65 Rockford James "James Liberatore, 65 of Rockford passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Born May 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to John & Kathleen Liberatore. Served in the US Navy as a 1 st class Petty Officer during the "Cuban Missile Crisis" . James married Lynda (Libby) Liberatore in Irving, Texas on August,...

Mary R. Musso

Mary R. Musso

October 17, 2009

Mary R. Musso, 90, formerly of Rockford, IL, died in Fond du Lac, WI on Saturday, October 17, 2009.  She was born on January 18, 1919 in Marion, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Sarafina Falzone.  She lived in Rockford for most of her life and moved to Fond du Lac in May, 2006. She attended Rockford Central High School. ...

Calvin E. Ferguson

Calvin E. Ferguson

October 16, 2009

Calvin E. Cal Ferguson, 88, Rockford, died Friday, October 16, 2009, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Calvin and Bessie Fry Ferguson. Cal lived most of his life in Rockford. He married Sophia M. Pocewicz in Belvidere on September 7, 1946. She predeceased him February 15, 1990. He was a WWII Army veteran...

Joel S. Kaplan

Joel S. Kaplan

October 16, 2009

Joel S. KaplanJoel S. Kaplan, 53, Rockford, died at 2:55 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 21, 1956 in Jamacia, NY, son of Herbert and Betty (Owen) Kaplan. Received his bachelors degree from Beloit College. Married Debi Hirst on April 23, 2005 in Rockford. He was the owner of Forest City Communications ....

John S. Williamson

John S. Williamson

October 16, 2009

John J.W S. Williamson, 79nbsp;Rockford John J.W. S. Williamson, 79 of Rockford died Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:55 a.m. at home. Born November 1, 1929 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Susie (ONeil) Williamson. John served in the US Army during the Korean War. Married Louise Cline on August 6, 1955 in Blytheville, Arkansas. Worked as a Machine Operator...

Joel S. Kaplan

Joel S. Kaplan

October 16, 2009

Joel S. KaplanJoel S. Kaplan, 53, Rockford, died at 2:55 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 21, 1956 in Jamacia, NY, son of Herbert and Betty (Owen) Kaplan. Received his bachelors degree from Beloit College. Married Debi Hirst on April 23, 2005 in Rockford. He was the owner of Forest City Communications ....

John S. Williamson

John S. Williamson

October 16, 2009

John "J.W" S. Williamson, 79 Rockford John "J.W." S. Williamson, 79 of Rockford died Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:55 a.m. at home. Born November 1, 1929 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Susie (ONeil) Williamson. John served in the US Army during the Korean War. Married Louise Cline on August 6, 1955 in Blytheville, Arkansas. Worked as a Machine...