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Joann Morris Beach
March 14, 2009
Joann Morris Beach, 77, of Springfield, MO, died at The Arbors on March 14, 2009 after courageously battling a long illness. Joann lived in Geneva and Rockford, Illinois for over 30 years before moving to Boca Raton, Florida. Four years ago, Joann moved to Springfield to be closer to her family. Born April 14, 1931 in Keokuk, Iowa, Joann was...
Jean E. Spielman
March 11, 2009
Jean E. Spielman, 76 Rockford Jean E. Spielman, 76 of Rockford, died at 4:35 a.m. on March 11, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Rockford, Il on August 8, 1932 to Clarence and Anna (Faltysek) Spielman. She was the receptionist for Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet for 38 years. Survivors; Cousins Marilyn (Harold) Jackley Rock Falls, IL, Gloria (Tom) Ault...
Jean E. Spielman
March 11, 2009
Jean E. Spielman, 76 Rockford Jean E. Spielman, 76 of Rockford, died at 4:35 a.m. on March 11, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Rockford, Il on August 8, 1932 to Clarence andAnna (Faltysek) Spielman. She was the receptionist for Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet for 38 years. Survivors; Cousins Marilyn (Harold) Jackley Rock Falls, IL, Gloria (Tom) Ault Prescott,...
Anna M. Pozzi
March 11, 2009
Anna M. (Ann) Pozzi, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in her home. Born on March 23, 1935 in Galena, IL; daughter of Francis and Jeannette (Gassman) McGuire. Married Lawrence A. Pozzi in Rockford on November 17, 1955. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse...
James S. Mitchell
March 11, 2009
James S. Mitchell, 89, Rockford, was born on August 14, 1919 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. He was a true American, serving his country in World War II aboard the USS Delta. He served on the West Suburban Fire Department with the last several years as Assistant Fire Chief, ran for Republican...
Dorothy Margaret Harrison
March 11, 2009
Dorothy Margaret Harrison, 86, of Rockford passed away March 11, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 30, 1922 in Oak Park, the daughter of John Walter and Margaret (Herrmann) Hildebrand. She moved to Rockford in 1942 after a brief stint as a bomb tester at Elwood Ordinance Plant. She worked at WREX-TV, Twin Disc Clutch and Shelter...
Anna M. Pozzi
March 11, 2009
Anna M. (Ann) Pozzi, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in her home. Born on March 23, 1935 in Galena, IL; daughter of Francis and Jeannette (Gassman) McGuire. Married Lawrence A. Pozzi in Rockford on November 17, 1955. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse...
James S. Mitchell
March 11, 2009
James S. Mitchell, 89, Rockford, was born on August 14, 1919 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. He was a true American, serving his country in World War II aboard the USS Delta. He served on the West Suburban Fire Department with the last several years as Assistant Fire Chief, ran for Republican...
Dorothy Margaret Harrison
March 11, 2009
Dorothy Margaret Harrison, 86, of Rockford passed away March 11, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 30, 1922 in Oak Park, the daughter of John Walter and Margaret (Herrmann) Hildebrand. She moved to Rockford in 1942 after a brief stint as a bomb tester at Elwood Ordinance Plant. She worked at WREX-TV, Twin Disc Clutch and Shelter...
Vito D. Giovingo
March 10, 2009
Vito D. (Vic) Giovingo, Jr., 56, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1952, to Vito and Marian Giovingo. Vic married Kate Leonard in 1980. Vic was Director of Sales and Marketing at GC Thorsen and later founded and was President of Interstate Marketing, a...
Vito D. Giovingo
March 10, 2009
Vito D. (Vic) Giovingo, Jr., 56, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1952, to Vito and Marian Giovingo. Vic married Kate Leonard in 1980. Vic was Director of Sales and Marketing at GC Thorsen and later founded and was President of Interstate Marketing, a...
Paula M. Day
March 7, 2009
Paul M. Day, 78 Photo-Color Rockford- Paula Marie Day, 78, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born June 28, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Raymond and Edith (Austin) Duffey. Worked for Wayne Auto Service in Beloit, Smith Oil Company and Atwood. Loved gardening, photography, making photo cards, planning class reunions and the gambling boat. Paula was cherished by her...
Paula M. Day
March 7, 2009
Paul M. Day, 78 Photo-Color Rockford- Paula Marie Day, 78, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born June 28, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Raymond and Edith (Austin) Duffey. Worked for Wayne Auto Service in Beloit, Smith Oil Company and Atwood. Loved gardening, photography, making photo cards, planning class reunions and the gambling boat. Paula was cherished by her...
Robert Bob Kaufman
March 4, 2009
Robert "Bob" Kaufman Robert "Bob" Kaufman, 64, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born January 28, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Albert W. and Minnie J. (Breeden) Kaufman. Bob married Pamela A. Carlson on March 13, 1964 in Peoria. Bob moved to Rockford...
Margaret J. Abate
March 4, 2009
Margaret Joan Abate, 88 Rockford Margaret Joan Abate, 88 ofRockford, died at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. Anne Center . Born April 1, 1920 in Rockford to Antonio andLena (Gulotta) Perrone. Married Peter Abate on October 29, 1944 inRockford, Il. A member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. Survivors include; Sons, Michael (Catherine) Abate of Manhattan, NY;...
Robert Bob Kaufman
March 4, 2009
Robert Bob Kaufman Robert Bob Kaufman, 64, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born January 28, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Albert W. and Minnie J. (Breeden) Kaufman. Bob married Pamela A. Carlson on March 13, 1964 in Peoria. Bob moved to Rockford...
Margaret J. Abate
March 4, 2009
Margaret Joan Abate, 88Rockford Margaret Joan Abate, 88 ofRockford, died at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. Anne Center . Born April 1, 1920 in Rockford to Antonio andLena (Gulotta) Perrone. Married Peter Abate on October 29, 1944 inRockford, Il. A member of the Cathedral of St. Peter.Survivors include; Sons, Michael (Catherine) Abate of Manhattan, NY; Steven (Linda)...
Mary V. Johnson
March 2, 2009
Mary V. Johnson, 86 Loving Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Rockford- Mary V. Johnson, 86, died Monday, March 2, 2009 in her daughters home. Born April 13, 1922, in Rockford, daughter of Renato and Odelia (Falgout) Massari. Married her loving husband Roy S. Johnson in 1944. He predeceased her in July, 1999. Mary worked at her husbands company, Jefco, for...
Lawrence T. Pumilia
March 2, 2009
Lawrence T. Pumilia, 87 Rockford Lawrence T. Pumilia 87, died peacefully in his home after a short illness on Monday, March 2, 2009. Larry was born February 21, 1922, inRockford, Il. Larry was the son of Nicholas and Mary (Calcione) Pumilia. Larry was employed at Sundstrand Corporation retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American...
Elizabeth S. Suters
March 2, 2009
Elizabeth S. Suters, 87, of Rockford passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 in Wesley Willows. Born July 12, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Earl S. and Florence E. (Bennett) Suters. Elizabeth received a Bachelor in Science from Northern Illinois University and a Master in Science from Purdue University. She taught chemistry at West High School for 26 years....
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