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Lillian Mary Clark
November 18, 2008
Lillian Mary Clark, 88 Loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend  Lillian Mary Clark, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 12, 1920, in Chicago. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Malinowski) Karczewski. Lillian married Hanley "?Jack Clark in 1968. Lillian worked over 20 years at Greater Rockford...
Carole Catherine Baisch
November 18, 2008
Carole Catherine (nee Murphy) Baisch Rolling Meadows, Illinois After a brief struggle with cancer, longtime Rockford resident Carole Baisch died peacefully on November 18, 2008. She is remembered not only for her generosity, but for her positive approach to life, no matter the situation. Born on Christmas Day, 1926, in West Allis, Wisconsin, Carole lived in and around Milwaukee until...
Billy V. Stout
November 18, 2008
Billy V. Stout, 87 Rockford--Billy V. Stout, 87 ofRockford, IL. Died November 18, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. at home. Born April 12, 1921, in Winfield, Missouri toClifton and Francis Stout. Lived 82 years in Rockford, coming here fromWinfield, Mo. Married Betty Bengston inRockford, IL on January 3, 1942. During WWII Billy served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Billy worked...
Carole Catherine Baisch
November 18, 2008
Carole Catherine (nee Murphy) Baisch Rolling Meadows, Illinois After a brief struggle with cancer, longtime Rockford resident Carole Baisch died peacefully on November 18, 2008. She is remembered not only for her generosity, but for her positive approach to life, no matter the situation. Born on Christmas Day, 1926, in West Allis, Wisconsin, Carole lived in and around Milwaukee until...
Marie Pauline Gustafson
November 16, 2008
Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 Loving Wife, Sister and Aunt Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 17, 1919 in Spring Valley, the daughter of John N. and Lorenzina (Ellena) Maddio. Worked for Thompsons Drug Store in Spring Valley before she married Robert Gustafson on July 30, 1962. She...
Marie Pauline Gustafson
November 16, 2008
Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 Loving Wife, Sister and Aunt  Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 17, 1919 in Spring Valley, the daughter of John N. and Lorenzina (Ellena) Maddio. Worked for Thompsons Drug Store in Spring Valley before she married Robert Gustafson on July 30, 1962. She...
Isauro J. Ramirez
November 15, 2008
Isauro J. Ramirez, 66, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Isauro was born January 19, 1942 in Mexico, the son of Nivardo and Asuncion (Jaime) Ramirez. Isauro married Margaret A. Akam in Rockford on April 16, 1975.  Isauro worked as a machine operator for Hennig Inc. in Rockford for almost 30 years. ...
Eleanor Blaha
November 15, 2008
Eleanor Blaha, 85, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008. Born December 23, 1922 in Detroit, Mi, the daughter of Edwin and Matilda (Miller) Johnson. She married Richard J. Blaha in Texarcana, TX. He has predeceased her. Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford...
Isauro J. Ramirez
November 15, 2008
Isauro J. Ramirez, 66, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Isauro was born January 19, 1942 in Mexico, the son of Nivardo and Asuncion (Jaime) Ramirez. Isauro married Margaret A. Akam in Rockford on April 16, 1975. Isauro worked as a machine operator for Hennig Inc. in Rockford for almost 30 years....
Eleanor Blaha
November 15, 2008
Eleanor Blaha, 85, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008. Born December 23, 1922 in Detroit, Mi, the daughter of Edwin and Matilda (Miller) Johnson. She married Richard J. Blaha in Texarcana, TX. He has predeceased her. Â Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford...
Patricia A. Peters
November 12, 2008
Patricia A. Peters, 76 Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Cherished Sister, Dear Daughter  Patricia A. Peters, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a lengthy illness. Patricia was born to Steve and Ruth Adams on August 19, 1932 in Rockford. She was a life-long resident of Rockford. Patricia graduated from Rockford West High...
Patricia A. Peters
November 12, 2008
Patricia A. Peters, 76 Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Cherished Sister, Dear Daughter Patricia A. Peters, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a lengthy illness. Patricia was born to Steve and Ruth Adams on August 19, 1932 in Rockford. She was a life-long resident of Rockford. Patricia graduated from Rockford West High...
Wayne L. Van Vleck
November 11, 2008
Wayne L. Van Vleck, 93, of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Born May 16, 1915 in Durand, the son of Dwight and Eva (McKinley) Van Vleck. Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII as a Cat Driver and Truck Driver. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for 4 years...
Lillian M. Snodie
November 11, 2008
Lillian M. ( Mitchell) Snodie, 96 Rockford Our beloved one, Lillian, left this earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her daughters home. She is survived by her daughters Beverly Kujala of Huntley, Il. and Leonette Lee Willey ofRockford, Il. She also leaves behind 6 precious grandchildren and 13great grandchildren. She...
Wayne L. Van Vleck
November 11, 2008
Wayne L. Van Vleck, 93, of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Born May 16, 1915 in Durand, the son of Dwight and Eva (McKinley) Van Vleck. Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII as a Cat Driver and Truck Driver. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for 4 years...
Lillian M. Snodie
November 11, 2008
Lillian M. ( Mitchell) Snodie, 96 Rockford Our beloved one, Lillian, left this earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her daughters home. She is survived by her daughters Beverly Kujala of Huntley, Il. and Leonette "Lee" Willey ofRockford, Il. She also leaves behind 6 precious grandchildren and 13great grandchildren. She...
Burnell B. Ballard
November 9, 2008
Burnell B. Burnie Ballard, 85 Forever In Our Hearts Burnell B. Burnie Ballard, 85, Loves Park, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 in his home. Born November 13, 1922 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Arie B.and Hilda (Lofgren) Ballard. Rockford resident since 1941 coming here from Blanchardville, WI. Married Bessie S. Watson in Oregon IL. on April...
Burnell B. Ballard
November 9, 2008
Burnell B. "Burnie" Ballard, 85 "Forever In Our Hearts" Burnell B. "Burnie" Ballard, 85, Loves Park, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 in his home. Born November 13, 1922 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Arie B.and Hilda (Lofgren) Ballard. Rockford resident since 1941 coming here from Blanchardville, WI. Married Bessie S. Watson in Oregon IL. on April...
William M. Stone
November 8, 2008
William M. Stone, 79, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton, WI. Born May 14, 1929, in Boonville, MO. The son of Dr. William E. and Manie (Simmons) Stone. Bill attended William Jewel College and graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, with a BA in Education and Science. He received his M. Ed. At the...
William M. Stone
November 8, 2008
William M. Stone, 79, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton, WI. Born May 14, 1929, in Boonville, MO. The son of Dr. William E. and Manie (Simmons) Stone. Bill attended William Jewel College and graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, with a BA in Education and Science. He received his M. Ed. At the...
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