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Bernard L. Welter
February 6, 2008
Bernard L. "Lenny" Welter, 65 Loving Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend Lenny Welter passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 8:32 AM with his wife and family at his bedside after a year long battle with cancer. Lenny was born on July 5, 1942, son of Lavern and Jeanette (Swift) Welter in Benton Wisconsin. The family moved to Rockford in...
Gregory H. Clark
February 6, 2008
Gregory Greg H. Clark, 60, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Born December 22, 1947; the son of Philip Clark and Margaret Clark. He married Phyllis D. Holmbeck in Rockford on September 13, 1969. Served in the United States Army. Greg was an attorney in the Rockford area for 33 years. He was well respected by everyone...
Matthew Michael Vosberg
February 5, 2008
Rockford-Matthew Michael Vosberg was stillborn Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Despite his overwhelming obstacles, Matthew fought bravely until shortly before birth so his twin sister Molly could be born healthy and without further complications. Matthew will forever be remembered and loved by his family. Matthew is survived by his parents Michael and Mary, sister Liliana, brother Zachary,...
Matthew Michael Vosberg
February 5, 2008
Rockford-Matthew Michael Vosberg was stillborn Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Despite his overwhelming obstacles, Matthew fought bravely until shortly before birth so his twin sister Molly could be born healthy and without further complications.nbsp; Matthew will forever be remembered and loved by his family.nbsp; Matthew is survived by his parents Michael and Mary, sister Liliana, brother Zachary,...
F. James Larson
February 4, 2008
Reverend F. James Larsonnbsp;nbsp; Reverend F. James Larson, 78, of Rockford went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2008 at Cor Mariae Center in Rockford after a long illness.nbsp; Father Larson was born August 23, 1929 in Rochelle, Illinois the son of Fred T. and Mary (Kennedy) Larson.nbsp; nbsp; Father Larson attended Catholic grade school and Rochelle Township...
Dorothy F. Mccoy Sullivan
February 4, 2008
Dorothy F. McCoy Sullivan, 93, Rockford, died February 4, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born in the same hospital on August 10, 1914, daughter of Frank and Alta Strong McCoy.nbsp; Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1934 and prior to her marriage she worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. in Belvidere.nbsp; On August 1, 1942 she married Eugene B....
F. James Larson
February 4, 2008
Reverend F. James Larson Reverend F. James Larson, 78, of Rockford went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2008 at Cor Mariae Center in Rockford after a long illness. Father Larson was born August 23, 1929 in Rochelle, Illinois the son of Fred T. and Mary (Kennedy) Larson. Father Larson attended Catholic grade school and Rochelle Township High...
Dorothy F. Mccoy Sullivan
February 4, 2008
Dorothy F. McCoy Sullivan, 93, Rockford, died February 4, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born in the same hospital on August 10, 1914, daughter of Frank and Alta Strong McCoy. Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1934 and prior to her marriage she worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. in Belvidere. On August 1, 1942 she married Eugene B....
Robert William Alexander
February 4, 2008
Robert William Alexander, 77, of Rockford passed away on February 4, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born July 6, 1930 in Detroit, MI to William A. and Mary (Pickering) Alexander. Bob attended Wayne University, received BS from Oklahoma State University. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and flew combat in the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam War. Returned from...
Robert William Alexander
February 4, 2008
Robert William Alexander, 77, of Rockford passed away on February 4, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born July 6, 1930 in Detroit, MI to William A. and Mary (Pickering) Alexander. Bob attended Wayne University, received BS from Oklahoma State University. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and flew combat in the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam War. Returned from...
Evelyn R. Jacobsen
February 3, 2008
Evelyn R. Jacobsen took her last big trip on the morning of February 3, 2008.nbsp; Born October 27, 1924, daughter of Elmer Bant Riley and Jenny Toot Bocker Riley.nbsp; Ev is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lee Jake Jacobsen, son Riley (Amy) Jacobsen and grandchildren , Spencer and Molly Jacobsen all of Rockford and her beloved dog,...
Evelyn R. Jacobsen
February 3, 2008
Evelyn R. Jacobsen took her last big trip on the morning of February 3, 2008. Born October 27, 1924, daughter of Elmer ""Bant"" Riley and Jenny ""Toot"" Bocker Riley. Ev is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lee ""Jake"" Jacobsen, son Riley (Amy) Jacobsen and grandchildren , Spencer and Molly Jacobsen all of Rockford and her beloved dog,...
Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch
February 1, 2008
Lilyana Payj Marie ""Lil Mama"" Morrison-Finch, 3 months, of Rockford, was called to heaven on Friday, February 1, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on November 3, 2007; in Rockford to proud parents Courtni and Andy. In loving memory of our precious angel. She brought joy to the world with her smile and touched the lives of many in...
Kenneth Earnest
February 1, 2008
Kenneth ?Ken Earnest, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born February 9, 1928 in Freeport, IL; the son of Harry and Anne Earnest. Ken was a professional car salesman from 1953 until 1993 for several local dealerships before opening his own car lot. Automobile racing of all types was a passion. He enjoyed powerful...
Raymond F. Callihan
February 1, 2008
Raymond F. Callihan, 90, Rockford, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 in River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; Born September 17, 1917 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Elizabeth Millar Callihan.nbsp; Married Ruth Lucas in Rockford on December 31, 1917.nbsp; Employed by Roper Stove for 23 years, Barber Colman for 12 years and retired from the Rockford School District after...
Pamela J. Wieland
February 1, 2008
Pamela Jean Wilson Wieland, 51, lost her 8 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer on February 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born in Rockford on September 25, 1956 to Delbert and Neva (Tielkemeier) Wilson. For many years, Pam was self-employed as the talented owner and creative genius of Applied Design. In recent years, she worked at her dream job...
Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch
February 1, 2008
Lilyana Payj Marie Lil Mama Morrison-Finch, 3 months, of Rockford, was called to heaven on Friday, February 1, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on November 3, 2007; in Rockford to proud parents Courtni and Andy. In loving memory of our precious angel. She brought joy to the world with her smile and touched the lives of many in...
Pamela J. Wieland
February 1, 2008
Pamela Jean Wilson Wieland, 51, lost her 8 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer on February 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born in Rockford on September 25, 1956 to Delbert and Neva (Tielkemeier) Wilson. For many years, Pam was self-employed as the talented owner and creative genius of Applied Design.nbsp; In recent years, she worked at her dream job...
Kenneth E. Earnest
February 1, 2008
Kenneth ""?Ken Earnest, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born February 9, 1928 in Freeport, IL; the son of Harry and Anne Earnest. Ken was a professional car salesman from 1953 until 1993 for several local dealerships before opening his own car lot. Automobile racing of all types was a passion. He enjoyed powerful...
Raymond F. Callihan
February 1, 2008
Raymond F. Callihan, 90, Rockford, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born September 17, 1917 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Elizabeth Millar Callihan. Married Ruth Lucas in Rockford on December 31, 1917. Employed by Roper Stove for 23 years, Barber Colman for 12 years and retired from the Rockford School District after...
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