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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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...

Genevieve J. Hendry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...