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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...

Genevieve J. Hendry
July 10, 2009
Genevieve J. Hendry, 73 of Rockford passed away on July 10, 2009 in Rosewood Care Center. Born July 9, 1936 in Juda, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Staver) Kennedy. Genevieve worked for Quaker Oats and Zenith Cutter in Rockford. She was a member of Rockford United General Baptist Ministries. She loved listening to country music and adored all...

Genevieve J. Hendry
July 10, 2009
Genevieve J. Hendry, 73 of Rockford passed away on July 10, 2009 in Rosewood Care Center. Born July 9, 1936 in Juda, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Staver) Kennedy. Genevieve worked for Quaker Oats and Zenith Cutter in Rockford. She was a member of Rockford United General Baptist Ministries. She loved listening to country music and adored all...

Robert D. Flatebo
July 9, 2009
Robert D. Flatebo, 72, Rockford, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born June 28, 1937 in Eagle Grove, IA, son of John and Geraldine Hanson Flatebo. Graduated from Eagle Grove High School where he was president of the Future Farmers of American and proudly raised award winning hogs. Rockford resident for the past...

Marianne T. Schmaling
July 9, 2009
Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling Loves Park , Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling died Thursday, July 9, 2009 after a short illness at home surrounded by her family. Born September 25, 1942 to Joseph and Rose (Casciana) Sacco inRockford, IL. Married Gerald (Jerry) Schmaling on October 27, 1972. Marianne was Administrative Assistant in the Dean of Students office at Boylan Catholic High...

Dorothy Z. (Secrist) Colvin
July 9, 2009
Dorothy Z. Secrist Colvin, 84, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in her home. Born March 8, 1925, daughter of George A. and Frances E. Doty Secrist. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1943 and continued her affiliation there by being involved with the Harlemites. Married Robert H. Colvin in Oregon on August 23, 1974....

Marianne T. Schmaling
July 9, 2009
Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling Loves Park , Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling died Thursday, July 9, 2009 after a short illness at home surrounded by her family. Born September 25, 1942 to Joseph and Rose (Casciana) Sacco inRockford, IL. Married Gerald (Jerry) Schmaling on October 27, 1972. Marianne was Administrative Assistant in the Dean of Students office at Boylan Catholic High...

Robert D. Flatebo
July 9, 2009
Robert D. Flatebo, 72, Rockford, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born June 28, 1937 in Eagle Grove, IA, son of John and Geraldine Hanson Flatebo. Graduated from Eagle Grove High School where he was president of the Future Farmers of American and proudly raised award winning hogs. Rockford resident for the past...

Dorothy Z. Colvin
July 9, 2009
Dorothy Z. Secrist Colvin, 84, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in her home. Born March 8, 1925, daughter of George A. and Frances E. Doty Secrist. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1943 and continued her affiliation there by being involved with the Harlemites. Married Robert H. Colvin in Oregon on August 23, 1974....

Faith Sophie Cyrus
July 7, 2009
Faith Sophie Cyrus was granted her angels wings on July 7, 2009. She was delivered at Swedish American Hospital at 8:06 p.m. She weighed 5 oz. and measured 9 inches long. Faith is survived by her loving parents John and Nichole Cyrus and her big sister Hope Cyrus. Faith has positively influenced all of our lives and our hearts will...

Faith Sophie Cyrus
July 7, 2009
Faith Sophie Cyrus was granted her angels wings on July 7, 2009. She was delivered at Swedish American Hospital at 8:06 p.m. She weighed 5 oz. and measured 9 inches long. Faith is survived by her loving parents John and Nichole Cyrus and her big sister Hope Cyrus. Faith has positively influenced all of our lives and our hearts will...

John W. Kortendick
July 6, 2009
John W. Kortendick John W. Kortendick, 89, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. John was born on December 28, 1919 in Pecatonica, IL, the son of William and Loretta (Highland) Kortendick. John married Mary Odorski on June 16, 1951 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford. John graduated as...

John W. Kortendick
July 6, 2009
John W. Kortendick John W. Kortendick, 89, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. John was born on December 28, 1919 in Pecatonica, IL, the son of William and Loretta (Highland) Kortendick. John married Mary Odorski on June 16, 1951 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford. John graduated as...

Darlene J. Bambrick
July 5, 2009
Darlene J. Bambrick, 74, of Woodstock passed away July 5, 2009. Born April 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Baker) Fay. Darlene was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her puppies. She is survived by her children Robert (Suzanne) Bambrick, Kathy (Tim) Eller and Aaron ""Donnie"" Bambrick....

Darlene J. Bambrick
July 5, 2009
Darlene J. Bambrick, 74, of Woodstock passed away July 5, 2009. Born April 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Baker) Fay. Darlene was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her puppies. She is survived by her children Robert (Suzanne) Bambrick, Kathy (Tim) Eller and Aaron Donnie Bambrick....

Wayne J. Mcqueary
July 4, 2009
Rockford-Wayne J. McQueary, 81, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1928 in Chicago, son of William and Pauline (Schmiz) McQueary. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Married his loving wife Frieda Fibrow-Hennessy on April 22, 1961 in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Worked as a tool and...

Wayne J. Mcqueary
July 4, 2009
Rockford-Wayne J. McQueary, 81, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1928 in Chicago, son of William and Pauline (Schmiz) McQueary. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Married his loving wife Frieda Fibrow-Hennessy on April 22, 1961 in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Worked as a tool and...

Robert J. Mackey
July 2, 2009
ROBERT J. MACKEY, 57 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND Robert J. Mackey, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden heart attack. Born October 11, 1951 in Rockford; son of James and Beverly (Miller) Mackey. Married Janet L. (Aschim) Mackey in Rockford on November 21, 1969. He served...

Theodore Badell
July 2, 2009
Theodore ""Ted"" Badell, Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away July 2, 2009. Born February 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Holaski) Biedrzycki. Ted proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII as a B-17 Belly Gunner. His plane was the ""?Screaming Eagle, and he served in 25 missions during the war. Survivors include...

Theodore Badell, Sr.
July 2, 2009
Theodore Ted Badell, Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away July 2, 2009. Born February 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Holaski) Biedrzycki. Ted proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII as a B-17 Belly Gunner. His plane was the ?Screaming Eagle, and he served in 25 missions during the war. Survivors include...
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