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Hilda O. Hogan
September 15, 2008
Hilda O. Hogan Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and special friend Hilda O. Hogan, 91, of Winnebago, IL, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Hilda was born on January 5, 1917 in Baumgarten, Germany the daughter of Otto and Aldeheid (Hafeman) Wallschlaeger. Hilda married Byron Hogan on March 29,...
Mary E. Neal
September 15, 2008
Mary E. Neal, 52 of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 in her home. Born November 29, 1955 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Harry and Rosemary (Walzhauer) Phillips. She married Ken Neal in Peoria on December 29, 1977. Mary was a loving mother and a very proud grandmother. She is survived by her husband, her father,...
Shirley A. Johnson
September 12, 2008
Shirley A. Johnson, 80, a Rockford resident, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 at the home of her son in Peoria. Born September 22, 1927 in Rockford, daughter of Fred and Antoinette (Traina) Porcellotti. She was the owner of Shirleys Unique Boutique at Edgebrook Center. Shirley graduated from West High School ""Class of 46"" and was chosen as...
Catherine M. Choppie-Gates
September 12, 2008
Catherine "Katie" M. (Cassioppi) Choppie-Gates, 87 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Nana Katie Rockford Catherine "Katie" M. (Cassioppi) Choppie-Gates, 87, died at 8:25 a.m. at home Friday, September 12, 2008. Catherine was born October 25, 1920 to John and Antonia (Biavona) Cassioppi. Catherine married William "Willie" J. Choppie on Sept. 21, 1941 who died on Sept. 5, 1972. On Feb....
Catherine M. Choppie-Gates
September 12, 2008
Catherine Katie M. (Cassioppi) Choppie-Gates, 87 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Nana Katie Rockford Catherine Katie M. (Cassioppi) Choppie-Gates, 87, died at 8:25 a.m. at home Friday, September 12, 2008. Catherine was born October 25, 1920 to John and Antonia (Biavona) Cassioppi. Catherine married William Willie J. Choppie on Sept. 21, 1941 who died on Sept. 5, 1972. On Feb....
Shirley A. Johnson
September 12, 2008
Shirley A. Johnson, 80, a Rockford resident, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 at the home of her son in Peoria. Born September 22, 1927 in Rockford, daughter of Fred and Antoinette (Traina) Porcellotti. She was the owner of Shirleys Unique Boutique at Edgebrook Center. Shirley graduated from West High School Class of 46 and was chosen as...
Fran Lowman
September 11, 2008
Fran Lowman, 72, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 3, 1936 in Baltimore, MD; the daughter of Joseph Singewald and Laura Heroy Guyton. Fran moved to Rockford in 1954. She joined Unitarian Universalist Church in 1957, was a founding member of the local chapter of...
Fran Lowman
September 11, 2008
Fran Lowman, 72, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 3, 1936 in Baltimore, MD; the daughter of Joseph Singewald and Laura Heroy Guyton. Fran moved to Rockford in 1954. She joined Unitarian Universalist Church in 1957, was a founding member of the local chapter of...
Bob F. Polivka
September 10, 2008
Bob F. Polivka, 63, Rockford, died at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in his home. Born July 14, 1945 in Chicago, son of Charles and Mary Krug Polivka. Graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago in 1963 and from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. ...
Karlene M. Streit
September 10, 2008
Karlene M. Streit, 69 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend Karlene M. Streit, 69, Rockford, died at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 11, 1939 in Kankakee, daughter of Karl and Marie Kilgos Vickroy. Graduated from West High School in 1958. Married Thomas E. Streit in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford...
Bob F. Polivka
September 10, 2008
Bob F. Polivka, 63, Rockford, died at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in his home. Born July 14, 1945 in Chicago, son of Charles and Mary Krug Polivka. Graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago in 1963 and from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity....
Karlene M. Streit
September 10, 2008
Karlene M. Streit, 69 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend Karlene M. Streit, 69, Rockford, died at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 11, 1939 in Kankakee, daughter of Karl and Marie Kilgos Vickroy. Graduated from West High School in 1958. Married Thomas E. Streit in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford...
Eric Peter Karlsen
September 9, 2008
Eric Peter Karlsen, 44, of Montgomery, died September 9, 2008. Beloved brother of Carol (Robert) Bailey, loving uncle of Tanner and Logan Bailey, dear step-son of Kent (Kathy) Lyons and Catherine Karlsen. Beloved son of the late Roger Karlsen, the late Judith Lyons and other loving family and friends. A Celebration of Erics Life will be held Saturday, September 20,...
Eric Peter Karlsen
September 9, 2008
Eric Peter Karlsen, 44, of Montgomery, died September 9, 2008. Beloved brother of Carol (Robert) Bailey, loving uncle of Tanner and Logan Bailey, dear step-son of Kent (Kathy) Lyons and Catherine Karlsen. Beloved son of the late Roger Karlsen, the late Judith Lyons and other loving family and friends. A Celebration of Erics Life will be held Saturday, September 20,...
Pamela J. Kusner
September 8, 2008
Pamela J. Kusner, 66Rockford Pamela J. Kusner, 66, ofRockford died at 9:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. 2008, after a brief illness. Born June 25, 1942 inChicago, IL. Daughter ofStanley andMarian (Holmgren) Danielson. Lived 32 years inRockford, coming here from East Hartford, Connecticut. Married Ted Kusner inChicago on September 7, 1963. Pamela retired in 2000 as a financial planner with...
Pamela J. Kusner
September 8, 2008
Pamela J. Kusner, 66Rockford Pamela J. Kusner, 66, ofRockford died at 9:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. 2008, after a brief illness. Born June 25, 1942 inChicago, IL. Daughter ofStanley andMarian (Holmgren) Danielson. Lived 32 years inRockford, coming here from East Hartford, Connecticut. Married Ted Kusner inChicago on September 7, 1963. Pamela retired in 2000 as a financial planner with...
Frank T. Gardona
September 7, 2008
Frank T. Gardona, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 4, 1922 in Rockford; the son of Anthony and Mary (Gulotta) Gardona. Frank served in the Army and was in the 101st Tank Division serving at the Battle of the Bulge, receiving a Purple Heart. He married Vita Pulizzi...
Frank T. Gardona
September 7, 2008
Frank T. Gardona, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 4, 1922 in Rockford; the son of Anthony and Mary (Gulotta) Gardona. Frank served in the Army and was in the 101st Tank Division serving at the Battle of the Bulge, receiving a Purple Heart. He married Vita Pulizzi...
Doris Howell Crank
September 3, 2008
Doris Howell Crank, Professor Emeritus, Northern Illinois University, 86, of Rockford passed away on September 3, 2008 at 6:55 a.m. She was born in Garden Prairie, IL, on June 26, 1922, the daughter of Lee and Grace (Underwood) Howell. She married Floyd Crank in Winnebago, IL in 1955. After receiving her bachelors degree at Illinois Sate University, she completed her...
Doris Howell Crank
September 3, 2008
Doris Howell Crank, Professor Emeritus, Northern Illinois University, 86, of Rockford passed away on September 3, 2008 at 6:55 a.m. She was born in Garden Prairie, IL, on June 26, 1922, the daughter of Lee and Grace (Underwood) Howell. She married Floyd Crank in Winnebago, IL in 1955. After receiving her bachelors degree at Illinois Sate University, she completed her...
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