Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Earl G. Traeger

Earl G. Traeger

July 23, 2008

Earl G. Traeger, 76, of Loves Park, IL went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Earl was born January 23, 1932 in Rock Island, Il the son of Earl Carrington and Mamie (Houston). Earl married Doris Logsdon in Litchfield, IL on April 19, 1952. Earl was a proud veteran and enlisted in the...

Philip Allen Heyer

Philip Allen Heyer

July 21, 2008

Philip (Phil) Allen Heyer, 57, Rockford - Phil Heyer of Rockford died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a massive stroke. He was born April 18, 1951 in Gary, Indiana, son of Glenn E. and Anna Jane (Hill) Heyer. He moved to Illinois as a child and lived in and near Freeport until moving to Loves Park...

Philip Allen Heyer

Philip Allen Heyer

July 21, 2008

Philip (""Phil"") Allen Heyer, 57, Rockford - Phil Heyer of Rockford died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a massive stroke. He was born April 18, 1951 in Gary, Indiana, son of Glenn E. and Anna Jane (Hill) Heyer. He moved to Illinois as a child and lived in and near Freeport until moving to Loves Park...

Margaret T. Rum

Margaret T. Rum

July 20, 2008

Margaret T.  (Armato) Rum, 79   Rockford Margaret T.  Rum, 79 of Rockford, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday July 20, 2008 in Highview in the Woodlands.  Margaret was born May 10, 1929 in Rockford to Frank and Mary (Giovingo) Armato.  She married Robert Rum on September 24, 1949.  Margaret was a member of the Verdi Club Auxiliary, St.  Marys Good Time...

Margaret T. Rum

Margaret T. Rum

July 20, 2008

Margaret T. (Armato) Rum, 79 Rockford Margaret T. Rum, 79 of Rockford, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday July 20, 2008 in Highview in the Woodlands. Margaret was born May 10, 1929 in Rockford to Frank and Mary (Giovingo) Armato. She married Robert Rum on September 24, 1949. Margaret was a member of the Verdi Club Auxiliary, St. Marys Good Time...

Joe Renteria

Joe Renteria

July 19, 2008

Joe Renteria, 80, of Rockford, died at 11:19 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Born March 13, 1928 in Rockford the son of Frank and Nellie (Godoy) Renteria. Married Esther Martinez in Rockford on June 21, 1947. He worked for Sundstrand Corporation for more than 35 years. He was a member of local Union No.592. Joe enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening,...

Joe Renteria

Joe Renteria

July 19, 2008

Joe Renteria, 80, of Rockford, died at 11:19 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Born March 13, 1928 in Rockford the son of Frank and Nellie (Godoy) Renteria. Married Esther Martinez in Rockford on June 21, 1947. He worked for Sundstrand Corporation for more than 35 years. He was a member of local Union No.592. Joe enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening,...

Bradley R. Blewett-Derango

Bradley R. Blewett-Derango

July 17, 2008

Bradley R. Blewett-DeRango, 22, of Pecatonica, died suddenly in his home at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. Born May 3, 1986, in Rockford. He was employed at Three Hammer Construction as a framer. Brad enjoyed spending timewith his friends and family. He especially loved his music, animals, and had a passion for cinema. Brad was a kind and loving...

James W. Kostka

James W. Kostka

July 17, 2008

James W. Kostka, Sr., 81, of Rockford, died at 11:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2008 in his home. Born on August 14, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Walter and Dorothy Kostka. James married Donna J. Bolen in Rockford on July 3, 1947. He was a firefighter for the City of Rockford and was also self-employed as a carpenter...

James W. Kostka

James W. Kostka

July 17, 2008

James W. Kostka, Sr., 81, of Rockford, died at 11:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2008 in his home. Born on August 14, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Walter and Dorothy Kostka. James married Donna J. Bolen in Rockford on July 3, 1947. He was a firefighter for the City of Rockford and was also self-employed as a carpenter...

Bradley R. Blewett-Derango

Bradley R. Blewett-Derango

July 17, 2008

Bradley R. Blewett-DeRango, 22, of Pecatonica, died suddenly in his home at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008.  Born May 3, 1986, in Rockford. He was employed at Three Hammer Construction as a framer. Brad enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He especially loved his music, animals, and had a passion for cinema. Brad was a kind and...

Loretta M. Buttacavoli

Loretta M. Buttacavoli

July 15, 2008

Loretta M. Buttacavoli, 83 of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born September 8, 1924 in Independence, LA, the daughter of Dominic and Rosalie (Cinnino) Danna. Loretta married Santo ""Sonny"" Buttacavoli on September 10, 1944 in St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rockford. He predeceased her on June 26, 2000. Loretta was a member...

Mary Ellen Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson

July 15, 2008

Mary Ellen Johnson, 80, of Rockford, passed away at 1:05a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. She was born on April 10, 1928 in Rockford; the daughter of Nate and Marie (Doonan) O Brien. Mary Ellen was a 1946 graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School. She married Ted W. Johnson on February 11, 1950 in Rockford; he predeceased her on November...

Hazel Cusick Mosher

Hazel Cusick Mosher

July 15, 2008

Hazel Cusick Mosher, 86   ROCKFORDHazel Mosher died Wednesday, July 15, 2008 at The Atrium. She was born October 28, 1921 on a farm near Allendale, IL. She was the daughter of Clyde & Estle Cusick. She moved to Gibson City as a child, and was valedictorian of her High School graduating class. She received a BS degree from the University...

Hazel Cusick Mosher

Hazel Cusick Mosher

July 15, 2008

Hazel Cusick Mosher, 86 ROCKFORDHazel Mosher died Wednesday, July 15, 2008 at The Atrium. She was born October 28, 1921 on a farm near Allendale, IL. She was the daughter of Clyde amp; Estle Cusick. She moved to Gibson City as a child, and was valedictorian of her High School graduating class. She received a BS degree from the University...

Loretta M. Buttacavoli

Loretta M. Buttacavoli

July 15, 2008

Loretta M. Buttacavoli, 83 of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born September 8, 1924 in Independence, LA, the daughter of Dominic and Rosalie (Cinnino) Danna. Loretta married Santo Sonny Buttacavoli on September 10, 1944 in St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rockford. He predeceased her on June 26, 2000. Loretta was a member...

Mary Ellen Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson

July 15, 2008

Mary Ellen Johnson, 80, of Rockford, passed away at 1:05a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.  She was born on April 10, 1928 in Rockford; the daughter of Nate and Marie (Doonan) O Brien. Mary Ellen was a 1946 graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School. She married Ted W. Johnson on February 11, 1950 in Rockford; he predeceased her on November...

Lorraine M. Blake

Lorraine M. Blake

July 14, 2008

Lorraine M. Blake, 90, a lifelong resident of Rockford and most recently of Provena Cor Mariae Center, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2008. Lorraine was born March 14, 1918 in Sublette, IL the daughter of Thomas H. and Edith (Thiess) Hehir. Lorraine married Thomas R. Blake on August 14, 1937 at St. Patrick Church. Lorraine graduated...

Lorraine M. Blake

Lorraine M. Blake

July 14, 2008

Lorraine M. Blake, 90, a lifelong resident of Rockford and most recently of Provena Cor Mariae Center, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2008.  Lorraine was born March 14, 1918 in Sublette, IL the daughter of Thomas H. and Edith (Thiess) Hehir.  Lorraine married Thomas R. Blake on August 14, 1937 at St. Patrick Church.   Lorraine graduated...

Zelda Nagode

Zelda Nagode

July 13, 2008

ZELDA KOEHLER JOHNSON NAGODE, 89 LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER AND AUNT Zelda Koehler Johnson Nagode, 89, Loves Park, died at 11:25 PM, Sunday, July 13, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 5, 1918 in Sublette, IL. , daughter of Frederick H. and Emma M. (Hildman) Koehler. Married Harold K. Johnson on October 27, 1951 and he...