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Rafael Perez

Rafael Perez

August 17, 2007

nbsp;Rafael Perez, 30 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 17, 2007. Born July 20, 1977 in Mexico, the son of Juan and Ester Perez. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 617 Lincoln Ave, Rockford. Interment in Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation on Sunday, August 19 from...

Rafael Perez

Rafael Perez

August 17, 2007

Rafael Perez, 30 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 17, 2007. Born July 20, 1977 in Mexico, the son of Juan and Ester Perez. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 617 Lincoln Ave, Rockford. Interment in Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation on Sunday, August 19 from...

Sarah E. Wallace

Sarah E. Wallace

August 12, 2007

SARAH E. WALLACE, 70nbsp;nbsp; Sarah E. Wallace, of Rockford, died at 10:00 am, Sunday, August 12, 2007 in her home.nbsp; Born July 28, 1937 in Clanton, AL, the daughter of Paul Headley and Everee Littleton.nbsp; Sarah loved crocheting blankets for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by her children, Louise (Dennis) Breson, Billy Lewis, Columbus (Nancy) Lewis,...

Gloria L. Mcbain

Gloria L. Mcbain

August 12, 2007

Gloria L. McBain, 79, of Rockford passed away on August 12, 2007 surrounded by her friends and family after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Saginaw, Mich., daughter of Ervin Waack and Pearl Staley, she married Ian McBain on August 12, 1950. He predeceased her on October 25, 1990.Gloria was the CEO of Rockford Ball Screw Company....

Sarah E. Wallace

Sarah E. Wallace

August 12, 2007

SARAH E. WALLACE, 70 Sarah E. Wallace, of Rockford, died at 10:00 am, Sunday, August 12, 2007 in her home. Born July 28, 1937 in Clanton, AL, the daughter of Paul Headley and Everee Littleton. Sarah loved crocheting blankets for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by her children, Louise (Dennis) Breson, Billy Lewis, Columbus (Nancy) Lewis,...

Gloria L. Mcbain

Gloria L. Mcbain

August 12, 2007

Gloria L. McBain, 79, of Rockford passed away on August 12, 2007 surrounded by her friends and family after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Saginaw, Mich., daughter of Ervin Waack and Pearl Staley, she married Ian McBain on August 12, 1950. He predeceased her on October 25, 1990.Gloria was the CEO of Rockford Ball Screw Company....

Jane Hild

Jane Hild

August 11, 2007

Jane Hild , 88, of Rockford since 1960, died on August 11 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Jane was born April 9, 1919 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Oscar and Birdie (Zoeger) Brown and had graduated from Freeport High School. Jane married Carl Hild on September 10, 1960. Jane was employed as a secretary at Burgess Battery and later at...

Jane Hild

Jane Hild

August 11, 2007

Jane Hild , 88, of Rockford since 1960, died on August 11 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Jane was born April 9, 1919 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Oscar and Birdie (Zoeger) Brown and had graduated from Freeport High School.nbsp; Jane married Carl Hild on September 10, 1960. nbsp; Jane was employed as a secretary at Burgess Battery and later...

Mary L. Fitzgerald-Deleon

Mary L. Fitzgerald-Deleon

August 9, 2007

Mary L. Fitzgerald-DeLeon, 60,nbsp; of Rockford died on August 9 in her home.nbsp; Mary was born August 1, 1947 in Rockford the daughter of Francis Fitzgerald and Catherine (Jepsen) and her nurturing mother Ann (Mordis). nbsp; nbsp;Mary was a lifelong resident of Rockford and graduated from West High School in 1965.nbsp; She was a member of Family of God Fellowship....

Lois D. Tomczyk

Lois D. Tomczyk

August 9, 2007

LOIS D. TOMCZYK, 74, Belvidere, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Lexington Nursing Home, Lake Zurick, IL.nbsp; Born March 31, 1933, daughter of Cecil and Elizabeth (Malcom) Wallar.nbsp; Lois was a great sports enthusiast who enjoyed NASCAR racing and loved the Chicago Bears.nbsp; nbsp; Survivors include her children, Liza (Jim) Hanke and Bill (Mary) Weser; sisters, Beverly...

Lois D. Tomczyk

Lois D. Tomczyk

August 9, 2007

LOIS D. TOMCZYK, 74, Belvidere, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Lexington Nursing Home, Lake Zurick, IL. Born March 31, 1933, daughter of Cecil and Elizabeth (Malcom) Wallar. Lois was a great sports enthusiast who enjoyed NASCAR racing and loved the Chicago Bears. Survivors include her children, Liza (Jim) Hanke and Bill (Mary) Weser; sisters, Beverly Dieball,...

Mary L. Fitzgerald-Deleon

Mary L. Fitzgerald-Deleon

August 9, 2007

Mary L. Fitzgerald-DeLeon, 60, of Rockford died on August 9 in her home. Mary was born August 1, 1947 in Rockford the daughter of Francis Fitzgerald and Catherine (Jepsen) and her nurturing mother Ann (Mordis). Mary was a lifelong resident of Rockford and graduated from West High School in 1965. She was a member of Family of God Fellowship. Mary...

Rosemary Handel Geraghty

Rosemary Handel Geraghty

August 8, 2007

ROSEMARY HANDEL GERAGHTY, 86nbsp;nbsp; Rosemary Handel Geraghty, 86, Rockford, died at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007nbsp; in her home surrounded by her family following a short illness.nbsp; Born July 8, 1921 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Frank and Lena Schunder Handel.nbsp; The family moved to Rockford in 1929.nbsp; Attended Muldoon High School, graduated from Rockford Central High School...

Rosemary Handel Geraghty

Rosemary Handel Geraghty

August 8, 2007

ROSEMARY HANDEL GERAGHTY, 86 Rosemary Handel Geraghty, 86, Rockford, died at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 in her home surrounded by her family following a short illness. Born July 8, 1921 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Frank and Lena Schunder Handel. The family moved to Rockford in 1929. Attended Muldoon High School, graduated from Rockford Central High School...

Eloy A. Medina

Eloy A. Medina

August 7, 2007

Eloy A. Medina, 57 of Machesney Park, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 in his home. Born August 28, 1949 in Taos, New Mexico the son of Eloy H. and Clara (Herrera) Medina. Married his loving wife Linda Townsend on April 21, 1972. Eloy worked for 36 years as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons Eloy A....

Larry D. Sutterfield

Larry D. Sutterfield

August 7, 2007

Larry D. Sutterfield, 51 Loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle Avid Harley Rider Larry D. Sutterfield, 51 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 in Rapid City, SD. Born October 18, 1955 in Harrisburg, Ark, the son of Ray M. Cathey and Geraldine (Murray) Smith. He moved to Rockford in 1974 and married Bonnie L. Champion on...

Matilda M. Postulka

Matilda M. Postulka

August 7, 2007

Matilda "Tillie" M. Postulka, 87 Matilda "Tillie" Margaret Postulka, 87 of Rockford died on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at P.A. Peterson Center for Health. Born June 17, 1920 in Mahanoy City, Penn the daughter of Dominic and Margaret (Bichowski) Sabalius. Married the late Michael Postulka on Dec. 31, 1941. She was employed by General Cement, was a waitress at North...

Matilda M. Postulka

Matilda M. Postulka

August 7, 2007

Matilda Tillie M. Postulka, 87nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Matilda Tillie Margaret Postulka, 87 of Rockford died on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at P.A. Peterson Center for Health. Born June 17, 1920nbsp; in Mahanoy City, Penn the daughter of Dominic and Margaret (Bichowski) Sabalius. Married the late Michael Postulka on Dec. 31, 1941. nbsp;She was employed by General Cement, was a waitress at North...

Larry D. Sutterfield

Larry D. Sutterfield

August 7, 2007

Larry D. Sutterfield, 51 Loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle Avid Harley Ridernbsp;nbsp; Larry D. Sutterfield, 51 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 in Rapid City, SD. Born October 18, 1955 in Harrisburg, Ark, the son of Ray M. Cathey and Geraldine (Murray) Smith. He moved to Rockford in 1974 and married Bonnie L. Champion on...

Richard Charles Young

Richard Charles Young

August 7, 2007

Richard Charles Young Sr., 63, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Harvard, IL., passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 in South Carolina. nbsp;Mr. Young was born August 27, 1943 in Kewanee, IL, son of Eunice Eilleen Young and the late, Clifford Charles Young.nbsp; He received his Masters in Education and taught school in the Harvard District for thirty-two years.nbsp; He...