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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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...

Dorothy J. Hayden

Dorothy J. Hayden

October 4, 2007

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Dorothy J. Hayden, 91 of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born October 6, 1915 in Webber, KS daughter of Ortha and Veda (Duncan) McCutcheon. Dorothy married Keith E. Hayden on July 11, 1934. He predeceased her on Feb. 24, 2006. Dorothy was an avid gardener and golfer. She was...

Dorothy J. Hayden

Dorothy J. Hayden

October 4, 2007

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmothernbsp;nbsp; Dorothy J. Hayden, 91 of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born October 6, 1915 in Webber, KS daughter of Ortha and Veda (Duncan) McCutcheon. Dorothy married Keith E. Hayden on July 11, 1934. He predeceased her on Feb. 24, 2006. nbsp;Dorothy was an avid gardener and golfer. She was...

Christine E. Clark

Christine E. Clark

October 1, 2007

Christine E. (Chris) Clark 83 Loving Mother and Grandmother Rockford- Christine E. (Chris) Clark of Rockford died at 12:10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007 after an extended illness. Born on August 20, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Daughter of Olen and Helen (Wagner) Nelson. Graduate of Ottumwa Heights Academy (Iowa). Married E. Scott (Scotty) Clark of Rockford on June 22, 1945,...

Christine E. (Chris) Clark

Christine E. (Chris) Clark

October 1, 2007

Christine E. (Chris) Clark 83 Loving Mother and Grandmothernbsp;nbsp; Rockford- Christine E. (Chris) Clark of Rockford died at 12:10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007 after an extended illness.nbsp; Born on August 20, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa.nbsp; Daughter of Olen and Helen (Wagner) Nelson.nbsp; Graduate of Ottumwa Heights Academy (Iowa).nbsp; Married E. Scott (Scotty) Clark of Rockford on June 22, 1945,...

Joshua Jacob Leek

Joshua Jacob Leek

September 30, 2007

Joshua Jacob Leek, 23, of Rockford, left this earth at 10:42am on Sunday, September 30, 2007 when God called him home. He was born, April 14, 1984; the son of Randy Leek and Jennifer Van Zieleghem. Josh had many loves; most importantly his family, his cats, his many special friends, new challenges and chocolate, so much in fact he landed...

Joshua Jacob Leek

Joshua Jacob Leek

September 30, 2007

Joshua Jacob Leek, 23, of Rockford, left this earth at 10:42am on Sunday, September 30, 2007 when God called him home. He was born, April 14, 1984; the son of Randy Leek and Jennifer Van Zieleghem. Josh had many loves; most importantly his family, his cats, his many special friends, new challenges and chocolate, so much in fact he landed...

George Michael Mustybrook

George Michael Mustybrook

September 29, 2007

George Michael Mustybrook, 69, of Belvidere, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in his home with his family by his side.nbsp; George passed away after a long struggle with Corticobasal Degeneration.nbsp; Born July 27, 1938, in Belle Vernon, PA.nbsp; George married his life long love, Gloria, Glo, on July 30, 1960 in Pennsylvania.nbsp; George proudly owned and operated Linden...

George Michael Mustybrook

George Michael Mustybrook

September 29, 2007

George Michael Mustybrook, 69, of Belvidere, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in his home with his family by his side. George passed away after a long struggle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Born July 27, 1938, in Belle Vernon, PA. George married his life long love, Gloria, ""Glo"" , on July 30, 1960 in Pennsylvania. George proudly owned and operated...

Mary Ann Frank

Mary Ann Frank

September 28, 2007

Mary Ann Frank Loving Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Mary Ann Frank, of Surprise, AZ , formerly of Schaumburg, IL and Rockford, IL, died on September 28, 2007 in Arizona. Mary Ann was born May 23, 1945 in Rockford the daughter of William and Anna (Rund) Gilmour. Mary Ann married Michael Frank on May 18, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI....

Mary Ann Frank

Mary Ann Frank

September 28, 2007

Mary Ann Franknbsp;nbsp; Loving Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Sisternbsp;nbsp; Mary Ann Frank, of Surprise, AZ , formerly of Schaumburg, IL and Rockford, IL, died on September 28, 2007 in Arizona.nbsp; Mary Ann was born May 23, 1945 in Rockford the daughter of William and Anna (Rund) Gilmour.nbsp; Mary Ann married Michael Frank on May 18, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI....

Nancy Radloff

Nancy Radloff

September 27, 2007

Nancy RadloffLoving Wife, Mother and Nananbsp;nbsp; Nancy Radloff, 69 of Rockford passed away on September 27, 2007. Born March 11, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Swanson) Schwengels. Nancy married James N. Radloff in Rockford on December 17, 1955. He predeceased her on June 10, 2006. Nancy was a bookkeeper for Bennett Welding Supply and a member of...

Nancy L. Radloff

Nancy L. Radloff

September 27, 2007

Nancy RadloffLoving Wife, Mother and Nana Nancy Radloff, 69 of Rockford passed away on September 27, 2007. Born March 11, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Swanson) Schwengels. Nancy married James N. Radloff in Rockford on December 17, 1955. He predeceased her on June 10, 2006. Nancy was a bookkeeper for Bennett Welding Supply and a member of...

Paul C. Symanek

Paul C. Symanek

September 26, 2007

PAUL C. SYMANEK, 88 Paul C. Symanek, 88, of Rockford, died at 9:22 pm, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 . Born August 26, 1919 in Freeport, IL, the son of August and Marie (Dombrowski) Symanek. Paul joined the Army immediately following graduation from Freeport High School. He is a WWII survivor, D-Day Vet., and a lifetime member of the Foreign Wars....