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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

John D. Hillbrook

John D. Hillbrook

June 22, 2007

John Jade Hillbrook, 61 died Friday, June 22, 2007 after a short illness, valiantly fought. Born November 28, 1945 in Aurora, son of Roger and Vonna Jean Hillbrook. Graduated West High School and earned three degrees from the University of Arizona and University of Wyoming. He was a vivacious reader of books written in foreign languages. He had worked as...

Alice R. Meverden

Alice R. Meverden

June 22, 2007

Alice R. Meverden, 74 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center with her husband at her side. Born, March 29, 1933 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Margaret Lukowicz. Married her husband Charles ""Chuck"" Meverden on January 10, 1955. Alice had recently worked at Flynn Middle School in the cafeteria. Prior to...

Alice R. Meverden

Alice R. Meverden

June 22, 2007

Alice R. Meverden, 74 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center with her husband at her side. Born, March 29, 1933 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of John and Margaret Lukowicz. Married her husband Charles Chuck Meverden on January 10, 1955. Alice had recently worked at Flynn Middle School in the cafeteria. Prior to...

Lois A. Girard

Lois A. Girard

June 21, 2007

LOIS A. GIRARD, 68 LOVE YOU MOREnbsp;nbsp; Lois A. Girard, 68, Rockford, died at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born June 12, 1939 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Edmund and Odelia Jasman Gartner.nbsp; Graduated from Visitation Academy in Dubuque, IA.nbsp; Married James M. Girard in Dubuque on February 27, 1960.nbsp; Employed by Sears...

Lois A. Girard

Lois A. Girard

June 21, 2007

LOIS A. GIRARD, 68 LOVE YOU MORE Lois A. Girard, 68, Rockford, died at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 12, 1939 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Edmund and Odelia Jasman Gartner. Graduated from Visitation Academy in Dubuque, IA. Married James M. Girard in Dubuque on February 27, 1960. Employed by Sears...

Richard J. Lazzerini

Richard J. Lazzerini

June 18, 2007

RICHARD J. LAZZERINI, 77, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in his home.nbsp; Born February 19, 1930, son of Anthony Bob, of Arezzo, Italynbsp; and Amelia Cagnoni Lazzerini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948.nbsp; Married Joan Potenziani at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford on November 12, 1955.nbsp; In earlier years...

Louise R. Bailey

Louise R. Bailey

June 18, 2007

Louise R. Bailey, 95nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Louise Bailey on her 95th Birthdaynbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Louise R. Bailey, 95 of Rockford died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2007 in her home. Louise was born July 28, 1911 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Bert and Anna Racey. She graduated from Northern Illinois Teachers College in 1933. She taught school in Oak Park, IL until she married...

Richard J. Lazzerini

Richard J. Lazzerini

June 18, 2007

RICHARD J. LAZZERINI, 77, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in his home. Born February 19, 1930, son of Anthony ""Bob"" , of Arezzo, Italy and Amelia Cagnoni Lazzerini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. Married Joan Potenziani at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford on November 12, 1955. In earlier...

Louise R. Bailey

Louise R. Bailey

June 18, 2007

Louise R. Bailey, 95 Louise Bailey on her 95th Birthday Louise R. Bailey, 95 of Rockford died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2007 in her home. Louise was born July 28, 1911 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Bert and Anna Racey. She graduated from Northern Illinois Teachers College in 1933. She taught school in Oak Park, IL until she...

Nicholas F. Halsted

Nicholas F. Halsted

June 15, 2007

Nicholas Nick F. Halsted Kind and Giving Soulnbsp;nbsp;Nicholas Nick F. Halsted, 28 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 15, 2007 in his home. Born February 9, 1979 in Rockford, the son of Fred and Debi Halsted Jr. Nick was a 1997 graduate of East High School. He worked for the US Post Office, Newtown, as a mail carrier. nbsp;In his...

Nicholas F. Halsted

Nicholas F. Halsted

June 15, 2007

Nicholas "Nick" F. Halsted Kind and Giving Soul Nicholas "Nick" F. Halsted, 28 of Rockford, died on Friday, June 15, 2007 in his home. Born February 9, 1979 in Rockford, the son of Fred and Debi Halsted Jr. Nick was a 1997 graduate of East High School. He worked for the US Post Office, Newtown, as a mail carrier. In...

Charles R. Ellis

Charles R. Ellis

June 13, 2007

Charles R. Ellis, 40, of Belvidere died on June 13 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Charles was born January 20, 1967 the son of Joseph and Patricia (Dick) Ellis. Charles married Pamela (Timmons) on August 12, 1989 in Valparaiso, IN. He received his Masters Degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Schaumburg. Charles was manager of the...

Charles R. Ellis

Charles R. Ellis

June 13, 2007

Charles R. Ellis, 40, of Belvidere died on June 13 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Charles was born January 20, 1967 the son of Joseph and Patricia (Dick) Ellis. Charles married Pamela (Timmons) on August 12, 1989 in Valparaiso, IN. nbsp; He received his Masters Degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Schaumburg.nbsp; Charles was manager of...

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens

June 11, 2007

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens, 91 of Rockford died Monday, June 11, 2007 in her home. Born October 24, 1915 in Freeport, IL to Robert H. and Frances B. (Downey) Morgridge and raised in Amboy, IL. On December 27, 1939 she married Edward S. Grohens. He predeceased her on November 12, 1969. She was a teacher in the Rockford School District and...

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens

June 11, 2007

Evelyn Morgridge Grohens, 91 of Rockford died Monday, June 11, 2007 in her home. Born October 24, 1915 in Freeport, IL to Robert H. and Frances B. (Downey) Morgridge and raised in Amboy, IL. nbsp;On December 27, 1939 she married Edward S. Grohens. He predeceased her on November 12, 1969. She was a teacher in the nbsp;Rockford School District and...

Mary Rose Palmero

Mary Rose Palmero

June 10, 2007

Mary Rose Palmero, 101 of Rockford, died on June 10, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born, March 27, 1906 in Baton Rouge, LA., daughter of Paul and Vita (Carlotta) Arduino. Married her loving husband, the late, Anthony Henry Palmero on June 1, 1924 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Worked as a seamstress for Bergners from 1970-74. Mary was a wonderful...

Mary Rose Palmero

Mary Rose Palmero

June 10, 2007

Mary Rose Palmero, 101 of Rockford, died on June 10, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born, March 27, 1906 in Baton Rouge, LA., daughter of Paul and Vita (Carlotta) Arduino. Married her loving husband, the late, Anthony Henry Palmero on June 1, 1924 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Worked as a seamstress for Bergners from 1970-74. Mary was a wonderful...

Rachel M. Barr

Rachel M. Barr

June 9, 2007

Rachel M. Barr, 72 of Durand, died on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at St. Anne Center, Rockford, IL. Born, July 9, 1934 in Glen Haven Township, WI, the daughter of Charles and Katherine M. (Rauch) Hampton. She was a 1952 graduate of Prairie du Chien High School. She married her loving husband, the late Dr. Philip R. Barr on August...

Isabel Christine Meier

Isabel Christine Meier

June 9, 2007

Isabel Christine Meier, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday June 9, 2007 at the home of her son Rick, surrounded by her family. Born June 26, 1915, the daughter of Ingval and Pearl Erickson. She lived most of her life in DeKalb before coming to Rockford 7 years ago. Isabel married Richard J. Meier II, in DeKalb on November...

Rachel M. Barr

Rachel M. Barr

June 9, 2007

Rachel M. Barr, 72 of Durand, died on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at St. Anne Center, Rockford, IL. Born, July 9, 1934 in Glen Haven Township, WI, the daughter of Charles and Katherine M. (Rauch) Hampton. She was a 1952 graduate of Prairie du Chien High School. She married her loving husband, the late Dr. Philip R. Barr on August...