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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

James E. Hamilton

James E. Hamilton

May 1, 2007

James E. Hamilton, 66 Loving Husband and Fathernbsp;nbsp; James E. Hamilton, 66 of Rockford, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born, March 4, 1941 in Burnwell, West Virginia the son of Emett and Glessie (Dunaway) Hamilton. Married his loving wife of 23 years Patricia Cook on June...

Helen Stephenson

Helen Stephenson

May 1, 2007

Helen Stephenson, 83 Rockfordnbsp;nbsp; Helen Stephenson, 83 of Rockford, formerly of Glen Ellyn for 30 years, died on May 1, 2007 in P.A. Peterson Home. She was born October 12, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Demetrios James and Sophia (Giannopoulos) Stavropulos. Helen married Stephen Steve D. on September 7, 1950. She worked part-time for 15 years with the Glen...

Helen Stephenson

Helen Stephenson

May 1, 2007

Helen Stephenson, 83 Rockford Helen Stephenson, 83 of Rockford, formerly of Glen Ellyn for 30 years, died on May 1, 2007 in P.A. Peterson Home. She was born October 12, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Demetrios "James" and Sophia (Giannopoulos) Stavropulos. Helen married Stephen "Steve" D. on September 7, 1950. She worked part-time for 15 years with the Glen...

Mary A. Seaman

Mary A. Seaman

Apr 30, 2007

Mary A. Seaman, 77 of Belvidere, passed away on Monday April 30, 2007, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Maria Audenzia Tortorice on March 2, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (DAngelo) Tortorice.. She was a friend of Calvary Memorial Church. Mary enjoyed watching sports, music videos and the Sopranos with her grandson Christopher, whom she...

Mary A. Seaman

Mary A. Seaman

Apr 30, 2007

Mary A. Seaman, 77 of Belvidere, passed away on Monday April 30, 2007, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Maria Audenzia Tortorice on March 2, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (DAngelo) Tortorice.. She was a friend of Calvary Memorial Church. Marynbsp; enjoyed watching sports, music videos and the Sopranos with her grandson Christopher, whom she...

Jason Lee Phillips

Jason Lee Phillips

Apr 29, 2007

JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHERnbsp;nbsp; JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29, Rockford, died at 11:50a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007 in his home following a sudden illness.nbsp; Born July 23, 1977 in Rockford, son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. nbsp;Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995 and received a...

Paulette F. Fay

Paulette F. Fay

Apr 29, 2007

Paulette F. Fay, 58 of Rockford passed away April 29, 2007. Survived by Rick Jablonski, her former husband and father to her two children Cassie and Mark. Grandsons Michael and Stephen, sisters Rita (Salvatore) Ferenzi and Bonnie Fay, brother Arnold Arnie (Judy) Fay, many nieces and nephews and her best friend Wendy. Former husband and close friend Paul Wetherillenbsp; Arrangements...

Jason Lee Phillips

Jason Lee Phillips

Apr 29, 2007

JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHER JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29, Rockford, died at 11:50a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007 in his home following a sudden illness. Born July 23, 1977 in Rockford, son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995 and received a...

Paulette F. Fay

Paulette F. Fay

Apr 29, 2007

Paulette F. Fay, 58 of Rockford passed away April 29, 2007. Survived by Rick Jablonski, her former husband and father to her two children Cassie and Mark. Grandsons Michael and Stephen, sisters Rita (Salvatore) Ferenzi and Bonnie Fay, brother Arnold ""Arnie"" (Judy) Fay, many nieces and nephews and her best friend Wendy. Former husband and close friend Paul Wetherille Arrangements...

Walter G. Pilbin

Walter G. Pilbin

Apr 28, 2007

Walter G. Pilbinnbsp; Walter G. Pilbin, 83 of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Born September 27, 1923 in Hardrick, Vermont, the son of Wilda and Gertrude (Marshall) Pilbin. Walter was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force during WWII. Married his loving wife of 60 years Betty Vogen in Rockford...

Walter G. Pilbin

Walter G. Pilbin

Apr 28, 2007

Walter G. Pilbin Walter G. Pilbin, 83 of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Born September 27, 1923 in Hardrick, Vermont, the son of Wilda and Gertrude (Marshall) Pilbin. Walter was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force during WWII. Married his loving wife of 60 years Betty Vogen in Rockford...

William Joseph Anderson

William Joseph Anderson

Apr 24, 2007

William Joseph ""Joe"" Anderson, Sr., 86, of Macomb, IL passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in his home. Born on August 2, 1920 in Proctor, MN; the son of Fredrick and Mary Sophia (Schiesser) Anderson. Joe and his wife lived over 50 years in the Rockford area before relocating to Macomb in 1997. William married Kathleen...

William Joseph Anderson, Sr.

William Joseph Anderson, Sr.

Apr 24, 2007

William Joseph Joe Anderson, Sr., 86, of Macomb, IL passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in his home. Born on August 2, 1920 in Proctor, MN; the son of Fredrick and Mary Sophia (Schiesser) Anderson. Joe and his wife lived over 50 years in the Rockford area before relocating to Macomb in 1997. William married Kathleen...

Blanche J. Martin

Blanche J. Martin

Apr 23, 2007

Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. nbsp; Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters...

Karen Elaine Naleway

Karen Elaine Naleway

Apr 23, 2007

Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23,nbsp; 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years.nbsp; Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Blanche J. Martin

Blanche J. Martin

Apr 23, 2007

Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters degree...

Karen Elaine Naleway

Karen Elaine Naleway

Apr 23, 2007

Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23, 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years. Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Michael R. Erwin

Michael R. Erwin

Apr 22, 2007

Michael R. Erwin, 50 Loving Husband and Father Michael R. Erwin, 50, of Belvidere died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 29, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of Charles Ray and Mary (Foster) Erwin. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Married his loving wife Mary Oddo on November 6, 1982 in Rockford. Worked...

Michael R. Erwin

Michael R. Erwin

Apr 22, 2007

Michael R. Erwin, 50 Loving Husband and Fathernbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Michael R. Erwin, 50, of Belvidere died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 29, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of Charles Ray and Mary (Foster) Erwin. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Married his loving wife Mary Oddo on November 6, 1982 in Rockford. Worked...

Scott L. Thompson

Scott L. Thompson

Apr 19, 2007

Scott L. Thompson Scott L. Thompson, of Rockford passed away April 19, 2007 in his home. Scott was born February 12, 1935 in Hanston, Kansas and raised in Minneapolis, Kansas before residing in Rockford for over 40 years. Scott married Jean OLeary Doyle on July 21, 1973. Scott attended Kansas State University and was first employed by Sunstrand in Rockford...

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