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William James Mcdevitt
Jun 24, 2007
William James McDevitt, Jr., 55, Rockford, died suddenly at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007 in his home. Born June 10, 1952 in Rockford, son of William and Olive Kay (Nelson) McDevitt. William married Maureen Kay Westholder inRockford on June 28, 1975. He worked as a security officer at Swedish American Hospital for 6 years and then worked at Tan...
William James Mcdevitt, Jr.
Jun 24, 2007
William James McDevitt, Jr., 55, Rockford, died suddenly at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007 in his home.nbsp; Born June 10, 1952 in Rockford, son of William and Olive Kay (Nelson) McDevitt.nbsp; William married Maureen Kay Westholder inRockford on June 28, 1975.nbsp; He worked as a security officer at Swedish American Hospital for 6 years and then worked at Tan...
Russell Swanson
Jun 23, 2007
Russell Swanson, 91, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Hayward, WI. Born September 2, 1915 in Chicago, IL; the son of Charles Emil amp; Catherine (Weinert) Swanson. He married Ruth Mikkelsen on May 24, 1941. Graduate of St. Thomas High School. Russell co-owned National Detroit Inc. in Rockford, IL. Survivors include his wife, Ruth;...
Russell C. Swanson
Jun 23, 2007
Russell Swanson, 91, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Hayward, WI. Born September 2, 1915 in Chicago, IL; the son of Charles Emil & Catherine (Weinert) Swanson. He married Ruth Mikkelsen on May 24, 1941. Graduate of St. Thomas High School. Russell co-owned National Detroit Inc. in Rockford, IL. Survivors include his wife, Ruth;...
John D. Hillbrook
Jun 22, 2007
John ""Jade"" Hillbrook, 61 died Friday, June 22, 2007 after a short illness, valiantly fought. Born November 28, 1945 in Aurora, son of Roger and Vonna Jean Hillbrook. Graduated West High School and earned three degrees from the University of Arizona and University of Wyoming. He was a vivacious reader of books written in foreign languages. He had worked as...
John D. Hillbrook
Jun 22, 2007
John Jade Hillbrook, 61 died Friday, June 22, 2007 after a short illness, valiantly fought. Born November 28, 1945 in Aurora, son of Roger and Vonna Jean Hillbrook. Graduated West High School and earned three degrees from the University of Arizona and University of Wyoming. He was a vivacious reader of books written in foreign languages. He had worked as...
Alice R. Meverden
Jun 22, 2007
Alice R. Meverden, 74 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center with her husband at her side. Born, March 29, 1933 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Margaret Lukowicz. Married her husband Charles ""Chuck"" Meverden on January 10, 1955. Alice had recently worked at Flynn Middle School in the cafeteria. Prior to...
Alice R. Meverden
Jun 22, 2007
Alice R. Meverden, 74 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center with her husband at her side. Born, March 29, 1933 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Margaret Lukowicz. Married her husband Charles Chuck Meverden on January 10, 1955. Alice had recently worked at Flynn Middle School in the cafeteria. Prior to...
Lois A. Girard
Jun 21, 2007
LOIS A. GIRARD, 68 LOVE YOU MOREnbsp;nbsp; Lois A. Girard, 68, Rockford, died at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born June 12, 1939 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Edmund and Odelia Jasman Gartner.nbsp; Graduated from Visitation Academy in Dubuque, IA.nbsp; Married James M. Girard in Dubuque on February 27, 1960.nbsp; Employed by Sears...
Lois A. Girard
Jun 21, 2007
LOIS A. GIRARD, 68 LOVE YOU MORE Lois A. Girard, 68, Rockford, died at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 12, 1939 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Edmund and Odelia Jasman Gartner. Graduated from Visitation Academy in Dubuque, IA. Married James M. Girard in Dubuque on February 27, 1960. Employed by Sears...
Richard J. Lazzerini
Jun 18, 2007
RICHARD J. LAZZERINI, 77, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in his home.nbsp; Born February 19, 1930, son of Anthony Bob, of Arezzo, Italynbsp; and Amelia Cagnoni Lazzerini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948.nbsp; Married Joan Potenziani at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford on November 12, 1955.nbsp; In earlier years...
Louise R. Bailey
Jun 18, 2007
Louise R. Bailey, 95nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Louise Bailey on her 95th Birthdaynbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Louise R. Bailey, 95 of Rockford died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2007 in her home. Louise was born July 28, 1911 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Bert and Anna Racey. She graduated from Northern Illinois Teachers College in 1933. She taught school in Oak Park, IL until she married...
Louise R. Bailey
Jun 18, 2007
Louise R. Bailey, 95 Louise Bailey on her 95th Birthday Louise R. Bailey, 95 of Rockford died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2007 in her home. Louise was born July 28, 1911 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Bert and Anna Racey. She graduated from Northern Illinois Teachers College in 1933. She taught school in Oak Park, IL until she...
Richard J. Lazzerini
Jun 18, 2007
RICHARD J. LAZZERINI, 77, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in his home. Born February 19, 1930, son of Anthony ""Bob"" , of Arezzo, Italy and Amelia Cagnoni Lazzerini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. Married Joan Potenziani at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford on November 12, 1955. In earlier...
Nicholas F. Halsted
Jun 15, 2007
Nicholas Nick F. Halsted Kind and Giving Soulnbsp;nbsp;Nicholas Nick F. Halsted, 28 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 15, 2007 in his home. Born February 9, 1979 in Rockford, the son of Fred and Debi Halsted Jr. Nick was a 1997 graduate of East High School. He worked for the US Post Office, Newtown, as a mail carrier. nbsp;In his...
Nicholas F. Halsted
Jun 15, 2007
Nicholas "Nick" F. Halsted Kind and Giving Soul Nicholas "Nick" F. Halsted, 28 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 15, 2007 in his home. Born February 9, 1979 in Rockford, the son of Fred and Debi Halsted Jr. Nick was a 1997 graduate of East High School. He worked for the US Post Office, Newtown, as a mail carrier. In...
Charles R. Ellis
Jun 13, 2007
Charles R. Ellis, 40, of Belvidere died on June 13 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Charles was born January 20, 1967 the son of Joseph and Patricia (Dick) Ellis. Charles married Pamela (Timmons) on August 12, 1989 in Valparaiso, IN. He received his Masters Degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Schaumburg. Charles was manager of the...
Charles R. Ellis
Jun 13, 2007
Charles R. Ellis, 40, of Belvidere died on June 13 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Charles was born January 20, 1967 the son of Joseph and Patricia (Dick) Ellis. Charles married Pamela (Timmons) on August 12, 1989 in Valparaiso, IN. nbsp; He received his Masters Degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Schaumburg.nbsp; Charles was manager of...
Evelyn Morgridge Grohens
Jun 11, 2007
Evelyn Morgridge Grohens, 91 of Rockford died Monday, June 11, 2007 in her home. Born October 24, 1915 in Freeport, IL to Robert H. and Frances B. (Downey) Morgridge and raised in Amboy, IL. On December 27, 1939 she married Edward S. Grohens. He predeceased her on November 12, 1969. She was a teacher in the Rockford School District and...
Evelyn Morgridge Grohens
Jun 11, 2007
Evelyn Morgridge Grohens, 91 of Rockford died Monday, June 11, 2007 in her home. Born October 24, 1915 in Freeport, IL to Robert H. and Frances B. (Downey) Morgridge and raised in Amboy, IL. nbsp;On December 27, 1939 she married Edward S. Grohens. He predeceased her on November 12, 1969. She was a teacher in the nbsp;Rockford School District and...
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