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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Margaret Peggy James

Margaret Peggy James

July 20, 2009

Margaret ""Peggy"" James, 44, of Rockford passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 28, 1965 in Rockford, the daughter of William B. and Marjorie (Lawson) Doyle. Peggy graduated from West High School and later married Dennis James on April 7, 1990. She attended Rockford Business College, where she received her certification as a Medical Technician....

Adam M. Rogge

Adam M. Rogge

July 20, 2009

Adam M. Rogge, 21   Rockford Adam M. Rogge, 21 died Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:33 a.m. Born September 14, 1987 to Michael and Diane (Lukaszewski) Rogge in Rockford, IL. Adam loved music and was an avid reader. Survived by parents Michael (Diane) Rogge, Grandparents; Jim (Mary Ann) Rogge, Walt (Halina) Lukaszewski. Aunts; Susan (Terry) Peterson, Karen (Mitch) Cannell, Uncle;...

Adam M Rogge

Adam M Rogge

July 20, 2009

Adam M. Rogge, 21 Rockford Adam M. Rogge, 21 died Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:33 a.m. Born September 14, 1987 to Michael and Diane (Lukaszewski) Rogge in Rockford, IL. Adam loved music and was an avid reader.Survived by parents Michael (Diane) Rogge, Grandparents; Jim (Mary Ann) Rogge, Walt (Halina) Lukaszewski. Aunts; Susan (Terry) Peterson, Karen (Mitch) Cannell, Uncle; Les...

Orvey C. Buck

Orvey C. Buck

July 17, 2009

Orvey Clyde Buck (1912 - 2009)   Orvey Clyde Buck was born March 7, 1912, in Clark County, near St. Patrick, Missouri, and passed away quietly on July 17, 2009, in Rockford, Illinois.  His parents were Orvey Clayton and Jenny Pearl (Jones) Buck.   Starting life on a small farm near St. Patrick, Missouri he moved with his family to Kahoka, Missouri...

Orvey C. Buck

Orvey C. Buck

July 17, 2009

Orvey Clyde Buck (1912 - 2009) Orvey Clyde Buck was born March 7, 1912, in Clark County, near St. Patrick, Missouri, and passed away quietly on July 17, 2009, in Rockford, Illinois. His parents were Orvey Clayton and Jenny Pearl (Jones) Buck. Starting life on a small farm near St. Patrick, Missouri he moved with his family to Kahoka, Missouri...

Ryan Michael Thomas

Ryan Michael Thomas

July 15, 2009

Ryan Michael Thomas, 19, Winnebago, died at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2009 as the result of a traffic accident.  Born February 9, 1990 in Rockford, son of Michael G. Thomas, Sr. and Ilana Beth Linnabary Thomas.  Graduated from Winnebago High School in 2008 and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Employed by DeLong Grainery.  Ryan was a...

Sharon A. Buffo

Sharon A. Buffo

July 15, 2009

Roscoe- Sharon A. Buffo, 64, beloved wife of Maurice J. Buffo for 43 years, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. Born May 6, 1945, in Rockford, daughter of Henry and Lillian (Cicero) Sassali. Graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and Altamore School of cosmetology. Sharon and Maurice were married on April 2, 1966 in Rockford...

Ryan Michael Thomas

Ryan Michael Thomas

July 15, 2009

Ryan Michael Thomas, 19, Winnebago, died at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2009 as the result of a traffic accident. Born February 9, 1990 in Rockford, son of Michael G. Thomas, Sr. and Ilana Beth Linnabary Thomas. Graduated from Winnebago High School in 2008 and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Employed by DeLong Grainery. Ryan was a...

Sharon A. Buffo

Sharon A. Buffo

July 15, 2009

Roscoe- Sharon A. Buffo, 64, beloved wife of Maurice J. Buffo for 43 years, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital.  Born May 6, 1945, in Rockford, daughter of Henry and Lillian (Cicero) Sassali. Graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and Altamore School of cosmetology. Sharon and Maurice were married on April 2, 1966 in Rockford...

Selma Ruth Rediger

Selma Ruth Rediger

July 12, 2009

Selma Ruth Rediger, 84 Rockford Selma Ruth Rediger, 84 of Rockford, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. at Provena Cor Mariae in Rockford, IL. Born January 23, 1925 to Charles and Amanda (Kroenke) Grannemann in Hepler, Kansas. Married Henry Rediger on May 30, 1944. He predeceased her on February 14, 1979. Selma was a selfless person putting family...

Deborah J. Lee

Deborah J. Lee

July 12, 2009

Deborah ""Debbie"" J. Lee, 54, of Rockford passed away July 12, 2009. Born April 15, 1955; the daughter of Roger and Jane Bailey. Debbie married John Lee on April 14, 2000. She is survived by her mother Jane Bailey, sons Stephen and Brian Lipman. Twin brother David Bailey and sister Linda Detienne. She is predeceased by her father and husband...

Selma Ruth Rediger

Selma Ruth Rediger

July 12, 2009

Selma Ruth Rediger, 84   Rockford Selma Ruth Rediger, 84 of Rockford, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. at Provena Cor Mariae in Rockford, IL. Born January 23, 1925 to Charles and Amanda (Kroenke) Grannemann in Hepler, Kansas. Married Henry Rediger on May 30, 1944. He predeceased her on February 14, 1979. Selma was a selfless person putting family...

Deborah J. Lee

Deborah J. Lee

July 12, 2009

Deborah Debbie J. Lee, 54, of Rockford passed away July 12, 2009. Born April 15, 1955; the daughter of Roger and Jane Bailey. Debbie married John Lee on April 14, 2000. She is survived by her mother Jane Bailey, sons Stephen and Brian Lipman. Twin brother David Bailey and sister Linda Detienne. She is predeceased by her father and husband...

Norman Michael Fruhauf

Norman Michael Fruhauf

July 11, 2009

Norman Michael Fruhauf, 61, of Cherry Valley passed away on July 11, 2009. Born February 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Lillian (Lang) Fruhauf. Norman served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with the Military Police. Most of all, Norman loved his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and was always there to lend...

Charles H. Ferre

Charles H. Ferre

July 11, 2009

Charles H. Ferre Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles H. Ferre, 96, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born June 21, 1913 in Rockford, the son of Carlo and Leona (Puricelli) Ferre. Charles married Lillian C. Perno on October 12,...

Graciela Cardenas

Graciela Cardenas

July 11, 2009

Graciela Cardenas, 70, Rockford, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison, WI. She was born May 1, 1939, in Mexico, the daughter of Isias and M. Paz (Martines) Guerrero. Graciela married Efrain Cardenas, Sr. on May 12, 1974, in Mexico. She was employed by Nelson Knitting Co. for many years. She was a member...

Charles H. Ferre

Charles H. Ferre

July 11, 2009

Charles H. Ferre Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles H. Ferre, 96, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born June 21, 1913 in Rockford, the son of Carlo and Leona (Puricelli) Ferre. Charles married Lillian C. Perno on October 12,...

Norman Michael Fruhauf

Norman Michael Fruhauf

July 11, 2009

Norman Michael Fruhauf, 61, of Cherry Valley passed away on July 11, 2009. Born February 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Lillian (Lang) Fruhauf. Norman served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with the Military Police. Most of all, Norman loved his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and was always there to lend...

Graciela Cardenas

Graciela Cardenas

July 11, 2009

Graciela Cardenas, 70, Rockford, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison, WI.  She was born May 1, 1939, in Mexico, the daughter of Isias and M. Paz (Martines) Guerrero.  Graciela married Efrain Cardenas, Sr. on May 12, 1974, in Mexico. She was employed by Nelson Knitting Co. for many years.  She was a member...

Mark Andrew Tongue

Mark Andrew Tongue

July 10, 2009

Mark Andrew Tongue Loving son, father, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend   Mark Andrew Tongue, 34, of Roscoe, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2009. Mark was born July 19, 1974 in Rockford, the son of Michael R. Tongue and Linda A. (Cox) Engelkens.   Mark graduated from East High School in 1992 and was currently attending Rock...