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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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....

Robert Kent Walker

Robert Kent Walker

August 6, 2007

The Reverend Robert Kent Walker, 82, died peacefully at his home on August 6, 2007. nbsp;nbsp;His family and friends remember this man of extraordinary compassion as a selfless servant of goodness and mercy.Born to a farming family in Clinton, Illinois, Robert Kent Walker was the youngest child of Carle C. and Ruth Kent Walker.nbsp;Agriculture, creative expression, and a concern for...

Gary R. Bousum

Gary R. Bousum

August 6, 2007

Gary R. Bousum, 63, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Rockford, died at 5:50 am, Monday, August 6, 2007 in St. Johns Hospital, where he died in the loving arms of his wife MJ, the love of his life. Born August 30, 1943 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of LeLand Robert and Eula Jean Bellus Bousum.nbsp; He married Mary Jane Sola...

Gary R. Bousum

Gary R. Bousum

August 6, 2007

Gary R. Bousum, 63, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Rockford, died at 5:50 am, Monday, August 6, 2007 in St. Johns Hospital, where he died in the loving arms of his wife MJ, the love of his life. Born August 30, 1943 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of LeLand Robert and Eula Jean Bellus Bousum. He married Mary Jane Sola...

Robert Kent Walker

Robert Kent Walker

August 6, 2007

The Reverend Robert Kent Walker, 82, died peacefully at his home on August 6, 2007. His family and friends remember this man of extraordinary compassion as a selfless servant of goodness and mercy.Born to a farming family in Clinton, Illinois, Robert Kent Walker was the youngest child of Carle C. and Ruth Kent Walker. Agriculture, creative expression, and a concern...

Mary J. Evans

Mary J. Evans

August 2, 2007

Mary J. Josie Evans, 55, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday August 2, 2007 at home. Born May 12, 1952, in Canton, IL., the daughter of John L. and Nona Mae Wright Evans. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1970. Mary enjoyed bowling and also softball which she both played and coached for many years. Mary also helped care...

Mary J. Evans

Mary J. Evans

August 2, 2007

Mary J. ""Josie"" Evans, 55, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday August 2, 2007 at home. Born May 12, 1952, in Canton, IL., the daughter of John L. and Nona Mae Wright Evans. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1970. Mary enjoyed bowling and also softball which she both played and coached for many years. Mary also helped care...

Carl L. Washburn

Carl L. Washburn

July 30, 2007

Carl L. WashburnA Life well lived and indeed the best he could do! Carl Lyle Washubrn, 74 passed away with his loving wife by his side onnbsp; Monday, July 30, 2007. Carl was born September 18, 1932 in Iowa County, WI to Wesley E. and Anna M. (Frolik) Washburn. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Livingston,...

Carl L. Washburn

Carl L. Washburn

July 30, 2007

Carl L. WashburnA Life well lived and indeed the best he could do! Carl Lyle Washubrn, 74 passed away with his loving wife by his side on Monday, July 30, 2007. Carl was born September 18, 1932 in Iowa County, WI to Wesley E. and Anna M. (Frolik) Washburn. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Livingston,...

Albert Edward Skrzenta

Albert Edward Skrzenta

July 25, 2007

ALBERT EDWARD SKRZENTA, 76, Rockford, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital. Born August 26, 1930 in Chicago, son of Albert and Helen Ozga Skrzenta Married Joella Pamela Wierer on November 22, 1957. Their daughter, Rhonda Theresa was born in 1964. Al served as a SFC in the Korean War and was a marksman and...

Albert Edward Skrzenta

Albert Edward Skrzenta

July 25, 2007

ALBERT EDWARD SKRZENTA, 76, Rockford, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Born August 26, 1930 in Chicago, son of Albert and Helen Ozga Skrzentanbsp; Married Joella Pamela Wierer on November 22, 1957.nbsp; Their daughter, Rhonda Theresa was born in 1964.nbsp; Al served as a SFC in the Korean War and was a marksman and...

Alexander Michael Delgado

Alexander Michael Delgado

July 22, 2007

Alexander Michael ""Smiley"" Delgado Rockford: Alexander Michael ""Smiley"" Delgado, 17, of Rockford died on July 22, 2007. Born August 22, 1989 in Rockford, the son of Michael (Michelle Lynch) Delgado and Christine St. John. He had attended East High School through 2007 and was in the process of finishing his GED . Alexander was an awesome brother and enjoyed hanging...

Alexander Michael Delgado

Alexander Michael Delgado

July 22, 2007

Alexander Michael Smiley Delgado nbsp; Rockford: Alexander Michael Smiley Delgado, 17, of Rockford died on July 22, 2007. Born August 22, 1989 in Rockford, the son of Michael (Michelle Lynch) Delgado and Christine St. John. He had attended East High School through 2007 and was in the process of finishing his GED . Alexander was an awesome brother and enjoyed...

Mary A. Amato

Mary A. Amato

July 21, 2007

Mary A. Amato, 86, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, nbsp;July 21, 2007, at Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 21, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Phillip and Bessie (Cascio) Cacciatore. She graduated in 1938 from Bishop Muldoon High School. Married Samuel J. Amato on January 28, 1940, in Rockford, and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2006. He...

Ina J. Frantz

Ina J. Frantz

July 21, 2007

Ina J. Frantz, 94 of Rockford, died on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at P.A. Peterson. Born December 20, 1912 in Cherry Valley Township the daughter of Herman and Mary A. (Robinson) Hoffman. Married her loving husband Thomas C. Frantz on November 25, 1931 in Rockford. Ina is a charter member of Monroe Center Community Church where she was the pianist...

Ina J. Frantz

Ina J. Frantz

July 21, 2007

Ina J. Frantz, 94 of Rockford, died on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at P.A. Peterson. Born December 20, 1912 in Cherry Valley Township the daughter of Herman and Mary A. (Robinson) Hoffman. Married her loving husband Thomas C. Frantz on November 25, 1931 in Rockford. Ina is a charter member of Monroe Center Community Church where she was the pianist...

Mary A. Amato

Mary A. Amato

July 21, 2007

Mary A. Amato, 86, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 21, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Phillip and Bessie (Cascio) Cacciatore. She graduated in 1938 from Bishop Muldoon High School. Married Samuel J. Amato on January 28, 1940, in Rockford, and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2006. He...

Rudolph Puricelli

Rudolph Puricelli

July 21, 2007

Rudolph Puricelli, Jr. 85, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Born November 8, 1921 the son of Rudolph and Florence (Folio) Puricelli, Sr. He was a graduate of Rockford Central High School and served in the United States Navy as a Radar Technician on the USS Bataan. On November 7, 1945...

Rudolph Puricelli

Rudolph Puricelli

July 21, 2007

Rudolph Puricelli, Jr. 85, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Born November 8, 1921 the son of Rudolph and Florence (Folio) Puricelli, Sr. He was a graduate of Rockford Central High School and served in the United States Navy as a Radar Technician on the USS Bataan. On November 7, 1945...

Joyce C. Kimberly Armato

Joyce C. Kimberly Armato

July 20, 2007

Joyce C. Kimberly Armato, 78, Rockfordnbsp; died at 12:06 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Centernbsp; Born December 3, 1928 in Hazelgreen, WI, daughter of Frank and Eulalia Harker Kimberly.nbsp; Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School in 1946.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Married Phil Armato in Rockford at the Cathedral of St. Peter on May 27, 1950.nbsp; She had been...