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Joseph D. Germano

Joseph D. Germano

February 13, 2010

Joseph D. Germano Joseph D. Germano, 94, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born August 21, 1915 in Rockford the son of Orazio and Consiglia (Fantini). Joseph married Mae Peterson in Rockford in 1937. Joseph graduated from Central High School in 1935. He worked as...

Joseph D. Germano

Joseph D. Germano

February 13, 2010

Joseph D. Germano Joseph D. Germano, 94, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born August 21, 1915 in Rockford the son of Orazio and Consiglia (Fantini). Joseph married Mae Peterson in Rockford in 1937. Joseph graduated from Central High School in 1935. He worked as...

Bob G. Scheidt

Bob G. Scheidt

February 12, 2010

Robert Bob G. Scheidt, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at Provena St Anne Center. Born July 19, 1923 in Freeport, son of Michael and Rosa (Wieber) Scheidt. Graduated from Aquin High School Class of 1941 and received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University 1948. A WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army,...

Bob G. Scheidt

Bob G. Scheidt

February 12, 2010

Robert "Bob" G. Scheidt, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at Provena St Anne Center. Born July 19, 1923 in Freeport, son of Michael and Rosa (Wieber) Scheidt. Graduated from Aquin High School Class of 1941 and received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University 1948. A WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army,...

Christine Shier

Christine Shier

February 12, 2010

Christine Shier, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away at 10:18 pm Friday February 12, 2010 in St Annes.  She was born December 27, 1918 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kerr. She married Robert F. Shier in Detroit and they were married for 45 years. They moved to Rockford in 1970.  He predeceased her in 1998. Chris...

Christine Shier

Christine Shier

February 12, 2010

Christine Shier, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away at 10:18 pm Friday February 12, 2010 in St Annes. She was born December 27, 1918 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kerr. She married Robert F. Shier in Detroit and they were married for 45 years. They moved to Rockford in 1970. He predeceased her in 1998. Chris...

Roy C. Hutson

Roy C. Hutson

February 12, 2010

Roy C. Hutson, 76, Rockford, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in Alden Nelson-Debes Nursing Home following a short illness.  He was born October 6, 1933, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of John F. and Effie E. (Smithee) Hutson.  Roy owned and operated the Hutson Tool Company in Rockford for many years, retiring in 1991.  He was a Charter Member...

Roy C. Hutson

Roy C. Hutson

February 12, 2010

Roy C. Hutson, 76, Rockford, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in Alden Nelson-Debes Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born October 6, 1933, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of John F. and Effie E. (Smithee) Hutson. Roy owned and operated the Hutson Tool Company in Rockford for many years, retiring in 1991. He was a Charter Member...

David Brian Lorio

David Brian Lorio

February 11, 2010

David Brian Lorio, 26, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, in his home. He was born August 26, 1983, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Zihala) Lorio. David was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. He was an avid fan of all sports.Survived by his mother, Charlotte; sister, Jennifer Lorio; nephew, Devin Lorio; great-great aunt and uncle, Mary and Hollis...

David Brian Lorio

David Brian Lorio

February 11, 2010

David Brian Lorio, 26, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, in his home. He was born August 26, 1983, the son of Samuel and Charlotte (Zihala) Lorio.  David was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church.  He was an avid fan of all sports.Survived by his mother, Charlotte; sister, Jennifer Lorio; nephew, Devin Lorio; great-great aunt and uncle, Mary and Hollis...

Ronald Anthony Falzone

Ronald Anthony Falzone

February 10, 2010

Ronald ?Ron Anthony Falzone, 52, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1958; the son of Robert and Nancy (Keller) Falzone. Ron has always worked in Italian Restaurants specializing in pizzas. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Rockford Moose Club. Survivors include his...

Ronald Anthony Falzone

Ronald Anthony Falzone

February 10, 2010

Ronald "?Ron Anthony Falzone, 52, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on January 26, 1958; the son of Robert and Nancy (Keller) Falzone. Ron has always worked in Italian Restaurants specializing in pizzas. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Rockford Moose Club. Survivors include his...

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

February 9, 2010

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith, 86, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 31, 1923. Employed by National Lock as an inspector for over 30 years. Mary grew up during the depression and was a quiet, uncomplicated woman. She was intelligent and always continued to keep up on current events....

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith

February 9, 2010

Mary Theresa Cieliesz Smith, 86, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 31, 1923.  Employed by National Lock as an inspector for over 30 years.  Mary grew up during the depression and was a quiet, uncomplicated woman.  She was intelligent and always continued to keep up on current events....

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

February 9, 2010

ROCKFORD Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Kerns, 62, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1947 in Moline, the daughter of Franklin Parr Marquis and Virginia Farber Marquis. Betsy graduated from Ripon College, and she received her law degree from Duquesne University. She was a law clerk for Judge...

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

Elizabeth Betsy M. Kerns

February 9, 2010

ROCKFORD Elizabeth M. Betsy Kerns, 62, of Rockford, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital after an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1947 in Moline, the daughter of Franklin Parr Marquis and Virginia Farber Marquis. Betsy graduated from Ripon College, and she received her law degree from Duquesne University. She was a law clerk for Judge...

Norma Jean Hood

Norma Jean Hood

February 8, 2010

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law and FriendNorma Jean Hood, 79, of Machesney Park, died Monday February 8, 2010 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with lung cancer.  Born August 8, 1930 in Dows Iowa, daughter of Clarence (stepmother, Rose Burke) and Mary Richards.  Married Bill Hood on June 24, 1950 in Rockford;he died in...

Harold G. Axelson

Harold G. Axelson

February 8, 2010

Harold G. Axelson 78 of Winnebago died Monday February 8, 2010 in his home. He was born in 1931 in Woodstock, IL to Harold and Dorothy Axelson. Married May 24, 1958 to Colette (King). Member of Labors Local 32. He worked for Sjolstrom and Sons and Rockford Blacktop. Farmed in WinnebagoSurvivors include his loving wife Colette. Sons; Steve, Mike, Jim...

Norma Jean Hood

Norma Jean Hood

February 8, 2010

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma, Sister, Sister-in-law and FriendNorma Jean Hood, 79, ofMachesney Park,died Monday February 8, 2010 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with lung cancer. Born August 8, 1930 in Dows Iowa, daughter of Clarence (stepmother, Rose Burke) and Mary Richards. Married Bill Hood on June 24, 1950 in Rockford;he died in 2004. She...

Harold G. Axelson

Harold G. Axelson

February 8, 2010

Harold G. Axelson 78 of Winnebago died Monday February 8, 2010 in his home.  He was born in 1931 in Woodstock, IL to Harold and Dorothy Axelson.  Married May 24, 1958 to Colette (King).  Member of Labors Local 32.  He worked for Sjolstrom and Sons and Rockford Blacktop.  Farmed in WinnebagoSurvivors include his loving wife Colette.  Sons; Steve, Mike, Jim...