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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
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
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
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
July 15, 2008
Hazel Cusick Mosher, 86 Â 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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Zelda Koehler Johnson 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...
Odell Powell
July 12, 2008
ODELL POWELL, 78 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER Odell Powell, 78, Rockford, passed away at 11:09 p.m. July 12, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Born September 9, 1929 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, son of John and Minnie (Mask) Powell. Married Dorothy Dixon on December 18, 1948 in Rockford. Odell owned the Sandy Hollow Grocery Store and later Powells Laundromat and...
Stephen B. Personette
July 12, 2008
Stephen B. ""Steve"" Personette, 60, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born December 21, 1947 in Dixon, Il, the son of Donald and Aileen (Hostetter) Personette. He married Carla Brinkmeier in Pearl City, IL on June 7, 1969. Steve was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church. He loved working in the yard, loved...
Odell Powell
July 12, 2008
ODELL POWELL, 78 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER  Odell Powell, 78, Rockford, passed away at 11:09 p.m. July 12, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Born September 9, 1929 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, son of John and Minnie (Mask) Powell. Married Dorothy Dixon on December 18, 1948 in Rockford. Odell owned the Sandy Hollow Grocery Store and later Powells Laundromat and...
Stephen B. Personette
July 12, 2008
Stephen B. Steve Personette, 60, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born December 21, 1947 in Dixon, Il, the son of Donald and Aileen (Hostetter) Personette. He married Carla Brinkmeier in Pearl City, IL on June 7, 1969. Steve was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church. He loved working in the yard, loved...
Dirk Alexander
July 10, 2008
Dirk Alexander, 62 died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday July 10, 2008 surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer. Dirk was born in Cedar Lake, Indiana on November 20, 1945 to Norris and Sonja (Jarl) Alexander. He owned and operated ReRuns Restaurant with his wife Bunny for almost 23 years. He had many fond memories with friends, ...
Dirk Alexander
July 10, 2008
Dirk Alexander,62died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday July 10, 2008 surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer. Dirk was born in Cedar Lake, Indiana on November 20, 1945 to Norris and Sonja (Jarl) Alexander. He owned and operated ReRuns Restaurant with his wife Bunny for almost 23 years. He had many fond memories with friends, customers and...
Sondra J. Boase
July 7, 2008
LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER & GREAT-GRANDMOTHERÂ Â Sondra J. Boase, 68 of Rockford passed away on July 7, 2008. Born February 16, 1940 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of John Sr. and Merle (Efaw) Guglielmetti. Sandi married Ronald Boase in Rockford on August 22, 1959.Sandi loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid gardener, loved camping, fishing and the...
Sondra J. Boase
July 7, 2008
LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER amp; GREAT-GRANDMOTHER Sondra J. Boase, 68 of Rockford passed away on July 7, 2008. Born February 16, 1940 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of John Sr. and Merle (Efaw) Guglielmetti. Sandi married Ronald Boase in Rockford on August 22, 1959.Sandi loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid gardener, loved camping, fishing and the...
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