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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Sheryl M. Wells

Sheryl M. Wells

September 20, 2009

Sheryl M. Wells, 63, Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009, in East Bank Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 23, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Samson) Stanfel. She was a 1964 graduate of Auburn High School. Sheryl was a waitress at the Waffle Shop for 10 years and prior to that...

Randolph W. Carlson

Randolph W. Carlson

September 20, 2009

Randolph (Duffy) W. Carlson, 96 Rockford Randolph (Duffy) W. Carlson, 96, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 3, 1913 in Pecatonica, IL to Frank and Mary Carlson. Graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1931. Moved to Rockford in 1932 from Pecatonica. Married Linnea V. Carlson in Rockford, on May 18, 1940. Duffy was a tool...

Judy Engblom

Judy Engblom

September 20, 2009

Judy Engblom, 65, Rockford, died Sunday morning, September 20, 2009 in the University of Chicago Medical Center. Born January 26, 1944 in Chicago, daughter of Emil Syc and Olga Jachec Syc Chew. Rockford resident since 1976. Married Philip Engblom on August 12, 1988. Judy will be remembered most in this community for the nineteen years she spent as the founding...

Doris Evelyn (Mann) Degroote

Doris Evelyn (Mann) Degroote

September 18, 2009

Doris Evelyn (Mann) DeGroote, 101, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, September 18, 2009. she was born September 4, 1908 in Shirland, Illinois. She was the only child of Millard Mann and Myrtie (McKinley) Mann. Started school in Burke, SD. Graduated from Durand High School and earned a B.S. degree at the University of Illinois in 1929....

Doris Evelyn Degroote

Doris Evelyn Degroote

September 18, 2009

Doris Evelyn (Mann) DeGroote, 101, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, September 18, 2009.  she was born September 4, 1908 in Shirland, Illinois.  She was the only child of Millard Mann and Myrtie (McKinley) Mann.  Started school in Burke, SD.  Graduated from Durand High School and earned a B.S. degree at the University of Illinois in 1929. ...

Donald S. Benthal

Donald S. Benthal

September 16, 2009

Donald S. Benthal, 77 Rockford Donald S. Benthal, 77 of Rockford died September 16, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. at home with his family. Born January 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to David and Ann (Morrissey) Benthal. Lived 53 years in Rockford, coming here from Milwaukee. Don served in the US Army. Graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Business...

Donald S. Benthal

Donald S. Benthal

September 16, 2009

Donald S. Benthal, 77nbsp;Rockford Donald S. Benthal, 77 of Rockford died September 16, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. at home with his family. Born January 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to David and Ann (Morrissey) Benthal. Lived 53 years in Rockford, coming here from Milwaukee. Don served in the US Army. Graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Business Administration....

Mervin V Stout

Mervin V Stout

September 15, 2009

Rockford- Mervin V. Stout, 81, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born Aug. 8, 1928 in Tomah, WI. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army. Worked for All Rental Garment working in sales and as a driver for over 25 years and then he owned his own sanitation business for over 15 years retiring in...

Mervin V. Stout

Mervin V. Stout

September 15, 2009

Rockford- Mervin V. Stout, 81, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born Aug. 8, 1928 in Tomah, WI. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army. Worked for All Rental Garment working in sales and as a driver for over 25 years and then he owned his own sanitation business for over 15 years retiring in...

Thomas Grentz

Thomas Grentz

September 15, 2009

Thomas Tom Grentz Thomas Tom Grentz, 45, of Loves Park, formerly of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2009 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Tom was born on July 16, 1964 in Detroit, MI, the son of Horst and Theresia (Walter) Grentz. Tom married Lisa Van De Velde in Sterling, IL on June 24, 1989. Tom attended Belvidere...

David C. Moore

David C. Moore

September 15, 2009

David C. Moore, 67 of Conway, Ark and formerly of Rockford, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at Conway Regional Health System after a long illness. Born June 21, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa, son of Raymond and Irene (Standley) Moore. United States Veteran serving in the Army as the voice of the Army Hour.  David was a true family man who...

Dale True

Dale True

September 15, 2009

Dale True Sr. 67 of Machesney Park, passed away at 3:45 am Tuesday September 15, 2009 in his home, with his family from lung cancer.  He was born December 22, 1941 in Baraboo, WI.  Son of Clyde and  Alice True.  He lived 30 years in Rockford, coming from the Republic of Panama.  He married Audrey M. True on August 26,...

Dale True, Sr.

Dale True, Sr.

September 15, 2009

Dale True Sr. 67 of Machesney Park, passed away at 3:45 am Tuesday September 15, 2009 in his home, with his family from lung cancer. He was born December 22, 1941 in Baraboo, WI. Son of Clyde and Alice True. He lived 30 years in Rockford, coming from the Republic of Panama. He married Audrey M. True on August 26,...

David C. Moore

David C. Moore

September 15, 2009

David C. Moore, 67 of Conway, Ark and formerly of Rockford, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at Conway Regional Health System after a long illness. Born June 21, 1942 in Carroll, Iowa, son of Raymond and Irene (Standley) Moore. United States Veteran serving in the Army as the voice of the Army Hour. David was a true family man who...

Thomas Grentz

Thomas Grentz

September 15, 2009

Thomas "Tom" Grentz Thomas " Tom" Grentz, 45, of Loves Park, formerly of Belvidere, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2009 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Tom was born on July 16, 1964 in Detroit, MI, the son of Horst and Theresia (Walter) Grentz. Tom married Lisa Van De Velde in Sterling, IL on June 24, 1989. Tom attended...

Mary E. Gadwell

Mary E. Gadwell

September 14, 2009

Mary E. OConnor Gadwell, 85, Rockford, died at 12:03 P.M. Monday, September 14, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.  Born October 25, 1923 in Dekalb, daughter of Diser John OConnor, Sr. and Grace E. Shafer OConnor. Served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Graduated from Rockford College in 1965. Mary taught at Roosevelt Junior High School for several years...

Patricia A. Duffey

Patricia A. Duffey

September 14, 2009

Patricia A. Duffey (Corley), 62, Rockford, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 in the University of Wisconsin Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Born April 24, 1947 in Hazel Green, WI, daughter of John and Eileen OLeary Corley. Patricia was raised in Shullsburg, WI. where she graduated from high school. She received an Associate Degree from...

Eugene T. Wieland

Eugene T. Wieland

September 14, 2009

Eugene Truman Wieland, 84Rockford Eugene Truman Wieland, 84, a very generous, loving and caring husband and father passed away peacefully on Sunday, September, 13, 2009, after a long illness, which he handled with grace, dignity and courage. He joins in heaven, the love of his life, Mary Catherine Rafferty. Gene and Mary were blessed to spend 50 beautiful years of...

Mary E. Gadwell

Mary E. Gadwell

September 14, 2009

Mary E. OConnor Gadwell, 85, Rockford, died at 12:03 P.M. Monday, September 14, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born October 25, 1923 in Dekalb, daughter of Diser John OConnor, Sr. and Grace E. Shafer OConnor. Served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Graduated from Rockford College in 1965. Mary taught at Roosevelt Junior High School for several years...

Janice L. Condon

Janice L. Condon

September 14, 2009

Janice L. CondonLoving wife, mother, and grandmother Janice L. Condon, 79, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family. Janice was born October 21, 1929 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, PA, the daughter of Howard L. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Graff. Janice was raised in Norwood, PA, and graduated...