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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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. Mr. Young was born August 27, 1943 in Kewanee, IL, son of Eunice Eilleen Young and the late, Clifford Charles Young. He received his Masters in Education and taught school in the Harvard District for thirty-two years. He...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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