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Mary Elizabeth (Wyse) Miller

Mary Elizabeth (Wyse) Miller

February 28, 2008

Mary Elizabeth (Wyse) Miller, 80, of Rockford, Illinois died Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Rosewood Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Newberry, Michigan on February 3, 1928, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara Johnson Wyse.nbsp; Attended schools in Marquette and Sparta, Michigan.nbsp;nbsp; She graduated from Stephens College in 1948.nbsp; Mary attended Western Michigan University, University...

Evelyn A. Murray

Evelyn A. Murray

February 28, 2008

Evelyn A. ""Peg"" Murray Evelyn A. ""Peg"" Murray, 88, of Rockford, died on February 28, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Peg was born April 8, 1919 in Rudolph, Wisconsin the daughter of Arnold Van Lyssel and Dora Van Laneen. Peg graduated from St. Philips Catholic School in Rudolph, WI in 1932 and married Roy Murray in Wisconsin Rapids,...

William N. Sullivan

William N. Sullivan

February 28, 2008

William N. Sullivan, 71 of Rockford, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born July 7, 1936 in Rockford, son of William F. and Berneita (Murphy) Sullivan. Served in the United States Army. Worked at Amcore Bank for 25 years retiring in 1998. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Family would like to extend a sincere thank...

Gertrude E. Kobischka

Gertrude E. Kobischka

February 28, 2008

Gertrude Gert E. Kobischka, 86 of Rockford, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 in her home. Born May 1, 1921 in Fairchild, WI, the daughter of Stener George and Harriett Agnes (McCauley) Johnson. Married her loving husband Clifford Kip G. Kobischka on December 24, 1940. Gert was a member of The Cathedral of St. Peter. She enjoyed animals, playing the organ,...

Evelyn A. Murray

Evelyn A. Murray

February 28, 2008

Evelyn A. Peg Murray nbsp; Evelyn A. Peg Murray, 88, of Rockford, died on February 28, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Peg was born April 8, 1919 in Rudolph, Wisconsin the daughter of Arnold Van Lyssel and Dora Van Laneen. Peg graduated from St. Philips Catholic School in Rudolph, WI in 1932 and married Roy Murray in Wisconsin...

Gertrude E. Kobischka

Gertrude E. Kobischka

February 28, 2008

Gertrude ""Gert"" E. Kobischka, 86 of Rockford, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 in her home. Born May 1, 1921 in Fairchild, WI, the daughter of Stener George and Harriett Agnes (McCauley) Johnson. Married her loving husband Clifford ""Kip"" G. Kobischka on December 24, 1940. Gert was a member of The Cathedral of St. Peter. She enjoyed animals, playing the organ,...

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel

February 27, 2008

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel died on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Pecatonica in 1925; the daughter of Oscar and nbsp;Mary (Boyer) Johnson. Married Charles E. Severing in 1942 and together they raised 7 children, he died in 1983. nbsp;Mary was co-founder of the Mr. and Mrs. Club and a Youth...

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel

February 27, 2008

Mary Ellen Severing-Hinkel died on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Pecatonica in 1925; the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Boyer) Johnson. Married Charles E. Severing in 1942 and together they raised 7 children, he died in 1983. Mary was co-founder of the Mr. and Mrs. Club and a Youth...

Helen M. Lester

Helen M. Lester

February 26, 2008

Helen M. Lester, 92, Rockford, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1915, in Geary County, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Oliver) Moritz. She had lived in Rockford since 1969, coming from McLean, Virginia. Helen married Frank J. Lester in Washington D.C. on September 29, 1951. He died in...

Helen M. Lester

Helen M. Lester

February 26, 2008

Helen M. Lester, 92, Rockford, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; She was born February 28, 1915, in Geary County, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Oliver) Moritz. She had lived in Rockford since 1969, coming from McLean, Virginia.nbsp; Helen married Frank J. Lester in Washington D.C. on September 29, 1951.nbsp; He died in...

Stanley C. Anderson

Stanley C. Anderson

February 25, 2008

STANLEY C. ANDERSON, 90 ROCKFORD - Stanley C. Anderson, 90, of Rockford, died at 6:02 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born June 17, 1917, in Duluth, Minn., the son of Charles and Helga Anderson. Married Mary Ann Holm-strom in Duluth on Aug. 22, 1945; she died May 27, 2005. Self-employed as a manufacturer's representative. Member...

Florence K. Palmeri

Florence K. Palmeri

February 25, 2008

Florence K. Palmeri, 84, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Auntnbsp;nbsp; Florence K. Palmeri, 84, Rockford, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 in her home.nbsp; Born May 6, 1923 in Rockford, daughter ofnbsp;Giovanni and Amadea Pompeo DAgostin.nbsp; Graduate of West High School where she played first chair trumpet in the band.nbsp; Married Peter F. Palmeri in Rockford in February,...

Aurelius B. Nalewanski

Aurelius B. Nalewanski

February 25, 2008

Aurelius B. Ski Nalewanski, 89, Rockford, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 in Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; Born September 2, 1918 in Hollis, New York, son of Brunislaw and Victoria Kmiotek Nalewanski.nbsp; Married Nancy Troxell in Baltimore, MD. on June 19, 1950.nbsp; Rockford resident since 1965.nbsp; He became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps at the age...

Stanley C. Anderson

Stanley C. Anderson

February 25, 2008

STANLEY C. ANDERSON, 90 ROCKFORD - Stanley C. Anderson, 90, of Rockford, died at 6:02 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born June 17, 1917, in Duluth, Minn., the son of Charles and Helga Anderson. Married Mary Ann Holm-strom in Duluth on Aug. 22, 1945; she died May 27, 2005. Self-employed as a manufacturers representative. Member...

Florence K. Palmeri

Florence K. Palmeri

February 25, 2008

Florence K. Palmeri, 84, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt Florence K. Palmeri, 84, Rockford, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 in her home. Born May 6, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Giovanni and Amadea Pompeo DAgostin. Graduate of West High School where she played first chair trumpet in the band. Married Peter F. Palmeri in Rockford in...

Aurelius B. Nalewanski

Aurelius B. Nalewanski

February 25, 2008

Aurelius B. "Ski" Nalewanski, 89, Rockford, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born September 2, 1918 in Hollis, New York, son of Brunislaw and Victoria Kmiotek Nalewanski. Married Nancy Troxell in Baltimore, MD. on June 19, 1950. Rockford resident since 1965. He became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps at the age...

Jacqueline J. Rohloff

Jacqueline J. Rohloff

February 24, 2008

Jacqueline ?Jackie J. Rohloff, 47, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008, in her home. Born January 22, 1961, in Rockford, IL; daughter of Philip Satterlee and Joan Hanouw. Employed by Title Underwriters, she organized the real estate closings for Caldwell Bankers Real estate. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1979. She was a member of Lady...

Jacqueline J. Rohloff

Jacqueline J. Rohloff

February 24, 2008

Jacqueline ""?Jackie J. Rohloff, 47, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008, in her home. Born January 22, 1961, in Rockford, IL; daughter of Philip Satterlee and Joan Hanouw. Employed by Title Underwriters, she organized the real estate closings for Caldwell Bankers Real estate. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1979. She was a member of Lady...

Ramona K. Johnson

Ramona K. Johnson

February 22, 2008

Ramona K. Mona Johnson, 86 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. Born July 18, 1921 in Fairmont, MN the daughter of Emmanuel and Anne (Knudsen) Nielsen. She married Willard Johnson in Chicago. He predeceased her on December 23, 2004. Mona was a caregiver for many Rockford area children. She also loved dogs and raised Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers....

Ramona K. Johnson

Ramona K. Johnson

February 22, 2008

Ramona K. ""Mona"" Johnson, 86 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. Born July 18, 1921 in Fairmont, MN the daughter of Emmanuel and Anne (Knudsen) Nielsen. She married Willard Johnson in Chicago. He predeceased her on December 23, 2004. Mona was a caregiver for many Rockford area children. She also loved dogs and raised Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers....