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Stephen Schoening
August 8, 2008
Stephen Schoening, 64 ofCaledonia died Friday, August 8, 2008. Born September 21, 1943, inRockford, IL. The son of Franz and Violet (Moser) Schoening. He was an engineer in charge of research and development in the testing labs at Sears for 21 years. He graduated from St. Thomas High School inRockford. He received a Bachelors degree from Loras College and went...

Everett C. Lutzow
August 8, 2008
Everett C. Lutzow, 82 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Belvidere and Rockford, died on August 8, 2008 at his home in Phoenix. Everett was born August 24, 1925 in Rockford the son of Clarence and Pearl Lutzow. Everett married Bernice Brace on August 30, 1944 in Rockford. Bernice passed away on October 31, 1968. Everett married Joanne Harman on February...

Everett C. Lutzow
August 8, 2008
Everett C. Lutzow, 82 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Belvidere and Rockford, died on August 8, 2008 at his home in Phoenix. Everett was born August 24, 1925 in Rockford the son of Clarence and Pearl Lutzow. Everett married Bernice Brace on August 30, 1944 in Rockford. Bernice passed away on October 31, 1968. Everett married Joanne Harman on February...

Clyde Harris, Jr.
August 7, 2008
Clyde (Flip) Harris, Jr., 81, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, after a long illness. Born July 15, 1927, in Beloit, WI. The son of Clyde, Sr. and Ruth (Jordan) Harris. Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving the U.S. Navy as a Private Second Class. He was a printer and lithographer at Wilson Hall and retired...

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski
August 7, 2008
Corporal Adam Thomas McKiski, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 during a volunteer mission in Iraq. Adam was born November 26, 1986 in Rockford, the son of Hal McKiski and Mary (Wearsch) McKiski. Adam married Jamie L. Kruse (his love) on August 5, 2006. Adam was the yearbook and newspaper computer technician at Jefferson High School and graduated in 2005....

Clyde Harris
August 7, 2008
Clyde (Flip) Harris, Jr., 81, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, after a long illness. Born July 15, 1927, in Beloit, WI. The son of Clyde, Sr. and Ruth (Jordan) Harris. Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving the U.S. Navy as a Private Second Class. He was a printer and lithographer at Wilson Hall and retired...

Bertil H. Hoglind
August 7, 2008
Bertil H. ""Bert"" Hoglind, 74, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Loyalton of Rockford. He was born January 25, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Hugo and Albina (Nelson) Hoglind. Married Cricelda Rios on October 22, 1976. Bert retired from Area Rigging and was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of...

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski
August 7, 2008
Corporal Adam Thomas McKiski, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 during a volunteer mission in Iraq. Adam was born November 26, 1986 in Rockford, the son of Hal McKiski and Mary (Wearsch) McKiski. Adam married Jamie L. Kruse (his love) on August 5, 2006. Adam was the yearbook and newspaper computer technician at Jefferson High School and graduated in 2005....

Bertil H. Hoglind
August 7, 2008
Bertil H. Bert Hoglind, 74, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Loyalton of Rockford. He was born January 25, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Hugo and Albina (Nelson) Hoglind. Married Cricelda Rios on October 22, 1976. Bert retired from Area Rigging and was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of...

Sandra Lynn Hunter
August 5, 2008
Sandra Lynn Sandy Hunter, 41, of Winnebago, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandy was born July 4, 1967 in Rockford the daughter of John and Roberta (Kurth) Tibbett. Sandy married Victor L. Hunter on February 22, 1992 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford....

Robert M. Compton
August 5, 2008
Robert M. ""Bullet"" Compton, 57, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born October 13, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI to Arthur and Hilda (Rockweiler) Compton. Married Susan Wolf in Stillman Valley on May 1, 1982. Robert was a dedicated employee at Schlichting & Sons Excavating for 17 years and a loyal union member of Teamsters Union No.325....

Edmond Ray Baker
August 5, 2008
Edmond Ray Baker, 88, of Rockford, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on August 5, 2008. Ray will soar through the air like an eagle, his spirit has been set free, when Jesus took him by the hand and said My son come home with Me. Ray was born October 12, 1919 in Golconda, IL the son of...

Sandra Lynn Hunter
August 5, 2008
Sandra Lynn ""Sandy"" Hunter, 41, of Winnebago, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandy was born July 4, 1967 in Rockford the daughter of John and Roberta (Kurth) Tibbett. Sandy married Victor L. Hunter on February 22, 1992 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford....

Robert F. Papich
August 5, 2008
Robert F. "?Pappy" Papich Loving Grandpa Bob Robert F. "?Pappy" Papich, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in his home. Born on November 8, 1941 in Rockford; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Zambrowski) Papich. Pappy was a long time basketball coach at St. Edwards Catholic School where a scholarship is still given in his name....

Robert M. Compton
August 5, 2008
Robert M. Bullet Compton, 57, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born October 13, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI to Arthur and Hilda (Rockweiler) Compton. Married Susan Wolf in Stillman Valley on May 1, 1982. Robert was a dedicated employee at Schlichting amp; Sons Excavating for 17 years and a loyal union member of Teamsters Union No.325....

Robert F. Papich
August 5, 2008
Robert F. ?Pappy Papich Loving Grandpa Bob Robert F. ?Pappy Papich, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in his home. Born on November 8, 1941 in Rockford; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Zambrowski) Papich. Pappy was a long time basketball coach at St. Edwards Catholic School where a scholarship is still given in his name....

Edmond Ray Baker
August 5, 2008
Edmond Ray Baker, 88, of Rockford, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on August 5, 2008. Ray will soar through the air like an eagle, his spirit has been set free, when Jesus took him by the hand and said ""My son come home with Me"" . Ray was born October 12, 1919 in Golconda, IL the son...

Michael J. Lamont
August 3, 2008
Michael J. Lamont, 61 of Roscoe passed away on August 3, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 8, 1947 in Rockford, son of Elwin and Grace (Zacharias) Lamont. Following his graduation from Auburn High School, Michael enlisted with the United States Army Reserves. He was employed by Humphrey Cadillac and Olds for over 25...

Michael J. Lamont
August 3, 2008
Michael J. Lamont, 61 of Roscoe passed away on August 3, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 8, 1947 in Rockford, son of Elwin and Grace (Zacharias) Lamont. Following his graduation from Auburn High School, Michael enlisted with the United States Army Reserves. He was employed by Humphrey Cadillac and Olds for over 25...

Jacqueline L. Zadek
August 2, 2008
JACQUELINE L. "JACKIE" ZADEK LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Zadek, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2008 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born on August 13, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Wilburd and Dorothy (Lucas) Braun. She married Robert L. Zadek on April 29, 1961 in...
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