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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Daniel F. Cree

Daniel F. Cree

October 20, 2007

Daniel F. Cree, 61 of Rockford passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Savanna, IL. Born October 6, 1946 in Kewanee, IL the son of James William and Eileen Owens. Dan married Brigitte E. Blum in Rockford on August 30, 1985.Dan was with the United States Army Reserves for two years. Dan was a self-employed semi truck driver and...

George H. Sharpe

George H. Sharpe

October 20, 2007

George H. Sharpe George H. Sharpe, 56, of Rockford, died on October 20, 2007 at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison. George was born February 15, 1951 the son of George E. and Mary A. (Tenaglia) Sharpe. George moved from Milwaukee to Rockford in 1975 and married Tammy Hughes at St. Edward Catholic Church on July 13, 1991. George...

George H. Sharpe

George H. Sharpe

October 20, 2007

George H. Sharpenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;George H. Sharpe, 56, of Rockford, died on October 20, 2007 at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison.nbsp; George was born February 15, 1951 the son of George E. and Mary A. (Tenaglia) Sharpe.nbsp; George moved from Milwaukee to Rockford in 1975 and married Tammy Hughes at St. Edward Catholic Church on July 13, 1991. nbsp; George...

Daniel F. Cree

Daniel F. Cree

October 20, 2007

Daniel F. Cree, 61 of Rockford passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Savanna, IL. Born October 6, 1946 in Kewanee, IL the son of James William and Eileen Owens. Dan married Brigitte E. Blum in Rockford on August 30, 1985.Dan was with the United States Army Reserves for two years. Dan was a self-employed semi truck driver and...

Vance Lee Sundberg

Vance Lee Sundberg

October 17, 2007

VANCE LEE SUNDBERG (CHICK), 72 Vance Sundberg, 72, Belvidere, died at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 30. 1934 in Polk, Nebraska, son of Lawrence and Julia Stevens Sundberg. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1952. Married Kathleen Murphy on May 14, 1955 in Cherry Valley United Methodist Church. Vance...

Vance Lee Sundberg (Chick)

Vance Lee Sundberg (Chick)

October 17, 2007

VANCE LEE SUNDBERG (CHICK), 72 nbsp; Vance Sundberg, 72, Belvidere, died at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born October 30. 1934 in Polk, Nebraska, son of Lawrence and Julia Stevens Sundberg. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1952. nbsp;Married Kathleen Murphy on May 14, 1955 in Cherry Valley United Methodist Church....

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

October 17, 2007

Vaughn J. Curly Fitzgerald, 80 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Born July 3, 1927 in Knobel (Tipperary), Arkansas, the son of Clarence andLena (Burns) Fitzgerald. Vaughn married Betty (Cox) Fitzgerald on December 13, 1950 inRockford.

nbsp;Vaughn served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was active with the Navy for 6 years and with...

Virginia Alice Mcartor

Virginia Alice Mcartor

October 17, 2007

Virginia Alice McArtor, 86 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 30, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana the only daughter of Virgil and Ruth (Patterson) McArtor. Virginia moved from Vincennes to Rockford in 1958 when she began working for Muller Dairy until 1960. Virginia then worked for United Way of Rockford...

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

October 17, 2007

Vaughn J. "Curly" Fitzgerald, 80 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Born July 3, 1927 in Knobel (Tipperary), Arkansas, the son of Clarence andLena (Burns) Fitzgerald. Vaughn married Betty (Cox) Fitzgerald on December 13, 1950 inRockford. Vaughn served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was active with the Navy for 6 years and with the reserves...

Virginia Alice Mcartor

Virginia Alice Mcartor

October 17, 2007

Virginia Alice McArtor, 86 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 30, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana the only daughter of Virgil and Ruth (Patterson) McArtor. Virginia moved from Vincennes to Rockford in 1958 when she began working for Muller Dairy until 1960. Virginia then worked for United Way of Rockford...

James W. Brown

James W. Brown

October 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Uncle James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family. Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown. Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University. Married Clarice L....

James W. Brown

James W. Brown

October 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Unclenbsp;nbsp; James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family.nbsp; Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown.nbsp; Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University.nbsp; Married Clarice L....

Alex J. Maggio

Alex J. Maggio

October 9, 2007

Alex J. Maggio, 80, of Loves Park, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 24, 1927 in Rockford; son of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. Married Antoinette Perno in 1950 in Rockford; she predeceased him on May 28, 2002. Alex was...

Alex J. Maggio

Alex J. Maggio

October 9, 2007

Alex J. Maggio, 80, of Loves Park, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 24, 1927 in Rockford; son of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. Married Antoinette Perno in 1950 in Rockford; she predeceased him on May 28, 2002. Alex was...

Warren Duff

Warren Duff

October 9, 2007

Warren Duff, 70, of Rockford, passed away at 4:10p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in his home. Born October 9, 1937 in Maynard, AK; son of Andrew Duff and Alma Crowell. Married Coleena M. DeMack in Hernando, Miss on May 12, 1957. Warren worked for J.L. Clark and later at National Lock for 20 years. He retired in 2000 from...

Warren Duff

Warren Duff

October 9, 2007

Warren Duff, 70, of Rockford, passed away at 4:10p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in his home. Born October 9, 1937 in Maynard, AK; son of Andrew Duff and Alma Crowell. Married Coleena M. DeMack in Hernando, Miss on May 12, 1957. Warren worked for J.L. Clark and later at National Lock for 20 years. He retired in 2000 from...

Virginia J. Henricks

Virginia J. Henricks

October 8, 2007

Virginia J. Henricks, 93, of Rockford, died on October 8, 2007 in her daughters home. Virginia was born on September 22, 1914 in Wenona, IL the daughter of Ricardo Campobello and Virginia (Fiorentino).nbsp; Virginia married Francis B. Henricks at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rockford on July 10, 1937. This year celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary. nbsp; Virginia had worked...

Virginia J. Henricks

Virginia J. Henricks

October 8, 2007

Virginia J. Henricks, 93, of Rockford, died on October 8, 2007 in her daughters home. Virginia was born on September 22, 1914 in Wenona, IL the daughter of Ricardo Campobello and Virginia (Fiorentino). Virginia married Francis B. Henricks at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rockford on July 10, 1937. This year celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary. Virginia had worked at...

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Stephanie Marie Verdina

October 6, 2007

Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11 Our Beloved Angel Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11, of Machesney Park, died at 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Born March 31, 1996 in Rockford, the daughter of Don D. Verdina and Kelly (Wiegers) Verdina. Stephanie was a 6th grade student at Ralston...

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Stephanie Marie Verdina

October 6, 2007

Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11 Our Beloved Angelnbsp;nbsp; Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11, of Machesney Park, died at 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Born March 31, 1996 in Rockford, the daughter of Don D. Verdina and Kelly (Wiegers) Verdina. Stephanie was a 6th grade student at Ralston...