Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Willis I. Lockett

Willis I. Lockett

February 4, 2009

Willis I. ""Tate"" Lockett, 82, Rockford, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 23, 1926 in Connesville, Mo, son of Nathaniel and Carrie Benge Lockett. Married Betty Anderson on May 21, 1950 in LaPlata, MO. Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Merrick. Member of Broadway Covenant Church where...

Catherine I. Lynde

Catherine I. Lynde

February 4, 2009

Catherine I. Lynde 88 A mother of miracles gently rose to heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Her life was full of joy and adventures just find a berry patch to pick or a ride in the red convertible to a grandkids ball game"¦maybe followed by a hopeful Brewers game and then a garage sale. A devout Catholic, always good...

Willis I. Lockett

Willis I. Lockett

February 4, 2009

Willis I. Tate Lockett, 82, Rockford, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 23, 1926 in Connesville, Mo, son of Nathaniel and Carrie Benge Lockett. Married Betty Anderson on May 21, 1950 in LaPlata, MO. Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Merrick. Member of Broadway Covenant Church where...

Catherine I. Lynde

Catherine I. Lynde

February 4, 2009

Catherine I. Lynde 88 A mother of miracles gently rose to heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Her life was full of joy and adventures just find a berry patch to pick or a ride in the red convertible to a grandkids ball gamemaybe followed by a hopeful Brewers game and then a garage sale. A devout Catholic, always good...

Roger C. Kaisi

Roger C. Kaisi

February 3, 2009

Roger C. Kaisi Devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2009 in his home with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born August 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi....

Roger C. Kaisi

Roger C. Kaisi

February 3, 2009

Roger C. Kaisi Devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa   Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2009 in his home with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Roger was born August 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi. ...

Frances W. Craddick

Frances W. Craddick

February 2, 2009

Frances W. Craddick, 92, of Davenport, IA passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 in Davenport. Born May 1, 1916 in Rockford, Il the daughter of Frank and Alma (Nelson) King. She married James Craddick in Rockford on October 8, 1949. He predeceased her in 1991. Frances was a member of the St. Anne Society and the Cathedral of St. Peter...

Frances W. Craddick

Frances W. Craddick

February 2, 2009

Frances W. Craddick, 92, of Davenport, IA passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 in Davenport. Born May 1, 1916 in Rockford, Il the daughter of Frank and Alma (Nelson) King. She married James Craddick in Rockford on October 8, 1949. He predeceased her in 1991. Frances was a member of the St. Anne Society and the Cathedral of St. Peter...

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

January 30, 2009

Elizabeth Betty Mae Stringham Loving and Devoted Mother Elizabeth Betty Mae Stringham, 104, of Rockford, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in her daughters home. Born July 12, 1904 in Spring Valley the daughter of Gabriel and Theophulla (Vasoleski) Raudonis. Worked for Greenlee Brothers in parcel post and packaging, retiring in 1969 after 25 faithful years of service. She has been...

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

January 30, 2009

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Stringham Loving and Devoted Mother Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Stringham, 104, of Rockford, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in her daughters home. Born July 12, 1904 in Spring Valley the daughter of Gabriel and Theophulla (Vasoleski) Raudonis. Worked for Greenlee Brothers in parcel post and packaging, retiring in 1969 after 25 faithful years of service. She has been...

Alfred C. Pfaff

Alfred C. Pfaff

January 28, 2009

Alfred Al C. Pfaff, 74Beloved Husband, Loving Father, and Worlds Greatest Grandpa Rockford Alfred Al C. Pfaff, 74 ofRockford, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 5:44 a.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 7, 1934 inMauston, WI to Fredrick and Meda (St. Clair) Pfaff. He served in the 2 nd Armored Division while...

Alfred C. Pfaff

Alfred C. Pfaff

January 28, 2009

Alfred "Al C.  Pfaff,  74Beloved Husband,  Loving Father,  and Worlds Greatest Grandpa Rockford Alfred "Al C.  Pfaff,  74 ofRockford,  died Wednesday,  January 28,  2009 at 5:44 a.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.  Born July 7,  1934 inMauston,  WI to Fredrick and Meda (St.  Clair) Pfaff.  He served in the 2 nd Armored Division while...

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jerry Carl Sandman

January 27, 2009

Rockford- Jerry Carl Sandman, 74, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an accident and short illness. Born July 30, 1934 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Henry and Katherine Sandman. He spent 8 years in the United States Navy and served our country in the Korean War. Jerry found peace and serenity at sea. He...

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jerry Carl Sandman

January 27, 2009

Rockford- Jerry Carl Sandman, 74, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an accident and short illness. Born July 30, 1934 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Henry and Katherine Sandman. He spent 8 years in the United States Navy and served our country in the Korean War. Jerry found peace and serenity at sea. He...

Amelia Anne Webb

Amelia Anne Webb

January 26, 2009

Amelia Anne Webb, 80   Belvidere- Amelia Anne Webb, 80, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009 very unexpectedly at MapleCrest Care Center. She was born February, 27, 1928 in Palestine, IL, daughter of Roe M. and Mabel (Forney) Wright. Married Morris E. Webb on August 24, 1947. Received a BA form Eastern Illinois University and was a member...

Amelia Anne Webb

Amelia Anne Webb

January 26, 2009

Amelia Anne Webb, 80 Belvidere- Amelia Anne Webb, 80, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009 very unexpectedly at MapleCrest Care Center. She was born February, 27, 1928 in Palestine, IL, daughter of Roe M. and Mabel (Forney) Wright. Married Morris E. Webb on August 24, 1947. Received a BA form Eastern Illinois University and was a member...

Gerald A. Pernot

Gerald A. Pernot

January 24, 2009

Gerald A. Pernot, 83, Rockford, died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI.  Born August 12, 1925 in Taylorville, IL, son of Alfred and Sara Cole Pernot.  Married Bette J. Greenberg in Rockford on August 21, 1948.  Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps.  He was employed as a machine assembler...

Gerald A. Pernot

Gerald A. Pernot

January 24, 2009

Gerald A. Pernot, 83, Rockford, died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI. Born August 12, 1925 in Taylorville, IL, son of Alfred and Sara Cole Pernot. Married Bette J. Greenberg in Rockford on August 21, 1948. Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He was employed as a machine assembler...

Sandra S. Torrance

Sandra S. Torrance

January 24, 2009

Sandra S. Torrance, 56, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 in her home. Born February 9, 1952 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Bessie (Gibbs) Rossato. Sandra marched with the Phantom Regiment in the early 1970s and was employed by Muller- Pinehurst for many years. She was currently employed by Beloit Memorial Hospital. Survivors include...

Sandra S. Torrance

Sandra S. Torrance

January 24, 2009

Sandra S. Torrance, 56, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 in her home. Born February 9, 1952 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Bessie (Gibbs) Rossato. Sandra marched with the Phantom Regiment in the early 1970s and was employed by Muller- Pinehurst for many years. She was currently employed by Beloit Memorial Hospital. Survivors include...