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Donald A. Whitney

Donald A. Whitney

November 23, 2007

Donald A. "Don" Whitney Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Big Poppa and Big D Donald "Don" A. Whitney, 83 of Rockford, past away after a long illness fought with courage and humor. He died on Friday, November 23, 2007 in Riverbluff Nursing Home with his loving wife Betty and family at his side. Born April 6, 1924 in Durand, son of...

Donald A. Whitney

Donald A. Whitney

November 23, 2007

Donald A. Don Whitney Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Big Poppa and Big D Donald Don A. Whitney, 83 of Rockford, past away after a long illness fought with courage and humor. He died on Friday, November 23, 2007 in Riverbluff Nursing Home with his loving wife Betty and family at his side. Born April 6, 1924 in Durand, son of...

William T. Crosser

William T. Crosser

November 22, 2007

William T. Bill Crosser, 86, of Rockford, died at 9:21 PM, Thursday, November 22, 2007, in his home, with his family, nbsp;following a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born October 27, 1921, in Portageville, MO.nbsp; Married Eva Galloway on September 21, 1940. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.nbsp; Veteran of the United States Army where he attained the rank of...

Bessie A. Stanis

Bessie A. Stanis

November 22, 2007

nbsp; Bessie A. (White) Stanis, 89, of Rockford, died at 4:45 PM, Thursday, November 22, 2007 innbsp; Provena St. Anne Center. Born August 16, 1918, in Bagley, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Alta (Millen) White.nbsp; She married William C. Stanis on June 29, 1936 in Patch Grove, WI.nbsp; He preceded her in 1993. Bessie lived most of her life...

Shea Madison Childress

Shea Madison Childress

November 22, 2007

SHEA MADISON CHILDRESS, son of Christina E.M. Hominick and John A. Childress, died shortly after birth on Thursday, November 22, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Roger and Victoria Hominick; paternal grandparents, Gary and Marcia Childress; aunts and uncles, Eric Hominick, Heather Childress, Gary Childress and Marcia Wuhittenauer and maternal grandmother, Ida Velasco. nbsp; A...

Kitty D. Marum

Kitty D. Marum

November 22, 2007

Kitty D. Marum, 93 of Rockford. Died on Nov. 22, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born July 2, 1914 in Nottingham, England and lived over 30 years in the Rockford area. At the families request, all services are private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory assisted with arrangements. Express condolences online at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

Bessie A. Stanis

Bessie A. Stanis

November 22, 2007

Bessie A. (White) Stanis, 89, of Rockford, died at 4:45 PM, Thursday, November 22, 2007 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born August 16, 1918, in Bagley, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Alta (Millen) White. She married William C. Stanis on June 29, 1936 in Patch Grove, WI. He preceded her in 1993. Bessie lived most of her life in...

Shea Madison Childress

Shea Madison Childress

November 22, 2007

SHEA MADISON CHILDRESS, son of Christina E.M. Hominick and John A. Childress, died shortly after birth on Thursday, November 22, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Roger and Victoria Hominick; paternal grandparents, Gary and Marcia Childress; aunts and uncles, Eric Hominick, Heather Childress, Gary Childress and Marcia Wuhittenauer and maternal grandmother, Ida Velasco. A graveside...

William T. Crosser

William T. Crosser

November 22, 2007

William T. ""Bill"" Crosser, 86, of Rockford, died at 9:21 PM, Thursday, November 22, 2007, in his home, with his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 27, 1921, in Portageville, MO. Married Eva Galloway on September 21, 1940. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Veteran of the United States Army where he attained the rank of...

Kitty D. Marum

Kitty D. Marum

November 22, 2007

Kitty D. Marum, 93 of Rockford. Died on Nov. 22, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born July 2, 1914 in Nottingham, England and lived over 30 years in the Rockford area. At the families request, all services are private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory assisted with arrangements.

Mary Agnes (Lynch) Coniglio-Cornelius

Mary Agnes (Lynch) Coniglio-Cornelius

November 20, 2007

Mary Agnes (Lynch) Coniglio- Cornelius, 93 or Rockford took the Lords hand and walked into the light November 20, 2007 at 8:20 a.m. to join her husband Sam who passed away March 5, 2007. nbsp; Mary was born October 17, 1914 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Sylvester C. and Margaret E. (Kelly) Lynch. She graduated from Beloit High School,...

Leonard R. Miller

Leonard R. Miller

November 20, 2007

LEONARD R. MILLER LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER Leonard R. Miller, 77, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in his home after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. nbsp;Born in Milbank, S.D. the son of Charles E. and Esther (Speckeen) Miller. He grew up in Polo, IL and attended elementary and high school in Polo. He attended...

Mary Agnes Coniglio-Cornelius

Mary Agnes Coniglio-Cornelius

November 20, 2007

Mary Agnes (Lynch) Coniglio- Cornelius, 93 or Rockford took the Lords hand and walked into the light November 20, 2007 at 8:20 a.m. to join her husband Sam who passed away March 5, 2007. Mary was born October 17, 1914 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Sylvester C. and Margaret E. (Kelly) Lynch. She graduated from Beloit High School, class...

Leonard R. Miller

Leonard R. Miller

November 20, 2007

LEONARD R. MILLER LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER Leonard R. Miller, 77, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in his home after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Milbank, S.D. the son of Charles E. and Esther (Speckeen) Miller. He grew up in Polo, IL and attended elementary and high school in Polo. He attended...

Keith A. Johnson

Keith A. Johnson

November 20, 2007

Keith A. Johnson, 67, was taken away from his family after a short battle on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. He died of a series of strokes in the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Keith was a graduate of West High, Class of 58. He served four years in the Air Force and then received a degree in Electronics. Keith worked...

Keith A. Johnson

Keith A. Johnson

November 20, 2007

Keith A. Johnson, 67, was taken away from his family after a short battle on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. He died of a series of strokes in the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Keith was a graduate of West High, Class of 58. He served four years in the Air Force and then received a degree in Electronics. Keith worked...

Rosemary Arbisi

Rosemary Arbisi

November 19, 2007

Rosemary Arbisi, 86, of Rockford, passed away at 1:16 pm, November 19, 2007, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born July 1, 1921, in Rockford to George and Katherine Sparacino.nbsp; Rosemary married Anthony Tony Arbisi on July 1, 1956, in Rockford.nbsp; Rosemary worked at Mechanics Universal as a book keeper for many years in Rockford. She also worked and was...

Rosemary Arbisi

Rosemary Arbisi

November 19, 2007

Rosemary Arbisi, 86, of Rockford, passed away at 1:16 pm, November 19, 2007, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 1, 1921, in Rockford to George and Katherine Sparacino. Rosemary married Anthony ""Tony"" Arbisi on July 1, 1956, in Rockford. Rosemary worked at Mechanics Universal as a book keeper for many years in Rockford. She also worked and was...

Nancy F. Lanese

Nancy F. Lanese

November 18, 2007

Nancy Lanese, 93 Rockford, IL died peacefully on November 18, 2007 at River Bluff Nursing Home surrounded by many who loved her. Nancy loved life she was an ardent Bingo and card player, and loved being with her family and friends. Survived by daughters and their families: Annette Pfleger (Paul), Howard, OH and Carol A Bennett (Dick), Rockford, IL. Grandmother...

Nancy Lanese

Nancy Lanese

November 18, 2007

Nancy Lanese, 93 Rockford, ILnbsp;nbsp;died peacefully on November 18, 2007 at River Bluff Nursing Home surrounded by many who loved her. nbsp; Nancy loved life she was an ardent Bingo and card player, and loved being with her family and friends. nbsp; Survived by daughters and their families: Annette Pfleger (Paul), Howard, OH and Carol A Bennett (Dick), Rockford, IL....