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Arthur Leo Lies
January 12, 2008
Arthur Leo Lies, 83 or Rockford passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born in Cloverdale, IL the son of Leo and Julia (Treml) Lies. Arthur married Dolores Chmielewski, she predeceased him in 1999. Arthur served with the United States Navy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Arthur is survived by his children...

Charles T. Englund
January 12, 2008
Charles T. ""Chuck"" Englund, 80, of Rockford went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born June 8, 1927 in Rockford the son of Carl and Marian (Conway) Englund. Chuck married Veletta Hamilton on March 20, 1948 at St. Patrick Church. Chuck graduated from West High School in 1945...

Robert F. Schmidt
January 12, 2008
Robert F. (Bob) Schmidt, 67, Rockford, passed away January 12, 2008 in Springwood Nursing Home. Born February 24, 1940 in Chicago to Franklin and Charlotte (Bednarczyk) Schmidt. He graduated from St. Bartholomew Elementary School, Weber Catholic School for Boys, Chicago and Marquette University with a degree in journalism. He served as editor for World News of the Week, North American...

Robert F. (Bob) Schmidt
January 12, 2008
Robert F. (Bob) Schmidt, 67, Rockford, passed away January 12, 2008 in Springwood Nursing Home.nbsp; Born February 24, 1940 in Chicago to Franklin and Charlotte (Bednarczyk) Schmidt.nbsp; He graduated from St. Bartholomew Elementary School, Weber Catholic School for Boys, Chicago and Marquette University with a degree in journalism. nbsp; He served as editor for World News of the Week, North...

Carl Robert Salamone
January 11, 2008
Carl Robert Bob Salamone, 77, Rockford, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 in his home.nbsp; Born October 26, 1930 in Rockford, son of Samuel and Evelyn Uting Salamone.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1948.nbsp; Married Joanne Killeen on August 30, 1951.nbsp; Bob was self employed in the family businesses at Salamone amp; Son Market and the North...

Carl Robert Salamone
January 11, 2008
Carl Robert ""Bob"" Salamone, 77, Rockford, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 in his home. Born October 26, 1930 in Rockford, son of Samuel and Evelyn Uting Salamone. Graduated from West High School in 1948. Married Joanne Killeen on August 30, 1951. Bob was self employed in the family businesses at Salamone & Son Market and the North...

Braden James Murath
January 10, 2008
Braden James Murath, infant, died January 10, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. The son of Gene and Tifany (Larson) Murath. Funeral service and entombment Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Mausoleum, Chapel of Love.

Michael Joseph Morrissey
January 10, 2008
After a courageous battle, our dear baby boy, Michael Joseph Morrissey, passed away on Thursday night, January 10, 2008. Michael was surrounded by family and friends and our priest, Fr. Beauvais, and died in the loving arms of his mother, father, and big sister as we sang to him the song, ""Michael Row Your Boat Ashore."" Michael profoundly changed many...

Mary C. (Betts) Mccaslin
January 10, 2008
Mary C. (Betts) McCaslinnbsp;Mary C. McCaslin, 66, of Montrose, Georgia, formerly of Rockford, IL went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2008 at Nelson-Debes Subacute Complex in the comfort of spirit.nbsp; Mary was born September 23, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Kathryn (Smith) Betts.nbsp; Mary married Dennis McCaslin in Rockford on December 13, 1968....

Braden James Murath
January 10, 2008
Braden James Murath, infant, died January 10, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. The son of Gene and Tifany (Larson) Murath. Funeral service and entombment Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Mausoleum, Chapel of Love. Extend online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

Michael Joseph Morrissey
January 10, 2008
After a courageous battle, our dear baby boy, Michael Joseph Morrissey, passed away on Thursday night, January 10, 2008.nbsp; Michael was surrounded by family and friends and our priest, Fr. Beauvais, and died in the loving arms of his mother, father, and big sister as we sang to him the song, Michael Row Your Boat Ashore. nbsp; Michael profoundly changed...

Mary C. Mccaslin
January 10, 2008
Mary C. (Betts) McCaslin Mary C. McCaslin, 66, of Montrose, Georgia, formerly of Rockford, IL went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2008 at Nelson-Debes Subacute Complex in the comfort of spirit. Mary was born September 23, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Kathryn (Smith) Betts. Mary married Dennis McCaslin in Rockford on December 13,...

Waldemar Marshall Olson
January 10, 2008
Waldemar Marshall ""Wally"" Olson, 76. of Rockford, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 10, 2008 in his home. Wally was born on January 27, 1931 near Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Evelyn Olson. He grew up near Mondovi and attended Shaldon Valley School. He later moved to Elkmound, WI where he attended Elk Mound High School in Dunn County. Wally enlisted...

Waldemar Marshall Olson
January 10, 2008
Waldemar Marshall Wally Olson, 76. of Rockford, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 10, 2008 in his home. Wally was born on January 27, 1931 near Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Evelyn Olson. He grew up near Mondovi and attended Shaldon Valley School. He later moved to Elkmound, WI where he attended Elk Mound High School in Dunn County. Wally enlisted...

Sandra J. Snodgrass
January 9, 2008
Sandra J. Snodgrass, 64, Machesney Park, died at 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer.nbsp; Born August 21, 1943 in Camp McCall, NC, daughter of Donald F. Harsh and Frances Riley Hall. Graduated from Morris High School in 1961. Married Richard R. Snodgrass in Morris on November...

Francis Strupp
January 9, 2008
Francis ""Frank"" Strupp, 76 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in his home. Born January 3, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, son of Ralph Strupp, Sr. and Rose (Weiland) Oliver. Frank served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his daughter Marsha Nelson, Grandchildren Patricia, Heather, Diana, Tracy, Terrie, Daniel, Scott, Jacob, Zachery and...

Sandra J. Snodgrass
January 9, 2008
Sandra J. Snodgrass, 64, Machesney Park, died at 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer. Born August 21, 1943 in Camp McCall, NC, daughter of Donald F. Harsh and Frances Riley Hall. Graduated from Morris High School in 1961. Married Richard R. Snodgrass in Morris on November...

Francis Strupp
January 9, 2008
Francis Frank Strupp, 76 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in his home. Born January 3, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, son of Ralph Strupp, Sr.nbsp;and Rose (Weiland) Oliver. Frank served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. nbsp; Survivors include his daughter Marsha Nelson, Grandchildren Patricia, Heather, Diana, Tracy, Terrie, Daniel, Scott, Jacob, Zachery and...

Paul C. Kotz
January 9, 2008
Paul C. Kotz, 63, of Rockford, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 13, 1944 in Pierre, SD; the son of Aloysious & Mabel (Knutson) Kotz. Married Alyce F. Houchin on November 22, 1965. He retired as a machinist from Rockford Powertrain. He served in the National Guard. Was a member of...

Paul C. Kotz
January 9, 2008
Paul C. Kotz, 63, of Rockford, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 13, 1944 in Pierre, SD; the son of Aloysious amp; Mabel (Knutson) Kotz. Married Alyce F. Houchin on November 22, 1965. He retired as a machinist from Rockford Powertrain. He served in the National Guard. Was a member of...
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