October 21, 2007

MARY W. TAPHORN, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 3:42 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007 in Alden Alma Nelson Manor. Born March 29, 1916, daughter of Albert and Margaret (McCartney) Wright. Married Robert D. Taphorn in Rockford on November 30 1939. He died November 5, 1979. Mary was a long time active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she...

October 21, 2007

Patrick Thomas Szatek, 25, Loves Park, died October 21, 2007 in his home. Born November 1, 1981 in Elgin, son of Bruce F. and Susan Huffman Szatek. Graduated from Bessemer High School in Bessemer, MI. Employed at Sams Ristorante. Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Sue; brothers and sisters, Kimberly Jessogne, Christopher (Ramona) Szatek, Eric and Steven Szatek (Diana nieces...

October 21, 2007

Patrick Thomas Szatek, 25, Loves Park, died October 21, 2007 in his home.nbsp; Born November 1, 1981 in Elgin, son of Bruce F. and Susan Huffman Szatek. Graduated from Bessemer High School in Bessemer, MI.nbsp; Employed at Sams Ristorante. nbsp; Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Sue; brothers and sisters, Kimberly Jessogne, Christopher (Ramona) Szatek, Eric and Steven Szatek (Diana...

October 21, 2007

MARY W. TAPHORN, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 3:42 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007 in Alden Alma Nelson Manor. Born March 29, 1916, daughter of Albert and Margaret (McCartney) Wright.nbsp; Married Robert D. Taphorn in Rockford on November 30 1939.nbsp; He died November 5, 1979. Mary was a long time active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she...

October 20, 2007

Daniel F. Cree, 61 of Rockford passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Savanna, IL. Born October 6, 1946 in Kewanee, IL the son of James William and Eileen Owens. Dan married Brigitte E. Blum in Rockford on August 30, 1985.Dan was with the United States Army Reserves for two years. Dan was a self-employed semi truck driver and...

October 20, 2007

George H. Sharpe George H. Sharpe, 56, of Rockford, died on October 20, 2007 at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison. George was born February 15, 1951 the son of George E. and Mary A. (Tenaglia) Sharpe. George moved from Milwaukee to Rockford in 1975 and married Tammy Hughes at St. Edward Catholic Church on July 13, 1991. George...

October 20, 2007

George H. Sharpenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;George H. Sharpe, 56, of Rockford, died on October 20, 2007 at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison.nbsp; George was born February 15, 1951 the son of George E. and Mary A. (Tenaglia) Sharpe.nbsp; George moved from Milwaukee to Rockford in 1975 and married Tammy Hughes at St. Edward Catholic Church on July 13, 1991. nbsp; George...

October 20, 2007

Daniel F. Cree, 61 of Rockford passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Savanna, IL. Born October 6, 1946 in Kewanee, IL the son of James William and Eileen Owens. Dan married Brigitte E. Blum in Rockford on August 30, 1985.Dan was with the United States Army Reserves for two years. Dan was a self-employed semi truck driver and...

October 17, 2007

VANCE LEE SUNDBERG (CHICK), 72 Vance Sundberg, 72, Belvidere, died at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 30. 1934 in Polk, Nebraska, son of Lawrence and Julia Stevens Sundberg. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1952. Married Kathleen Murphy on May 14, 1955 in Cherry Valley United Methodist Church. Vance...

October 17, 2007

VANCE LEE SUNDBERG (CHICK), 72 nbsp; Vance Sundberg, 72, Belvidere, died at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born October 30. 1934 in Polk, Nebraska, son of Lawrence and Julia Stevens Sundberg. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1952. nbsp;Married Kathleen Murphy on May 14, 1955 in Cherry Valley United Methodist Church....

October 17, 2007

Vaughn J. Curly Fitzgerald, 80 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Born July 3, 1927 in Knobel (Tipperary), Arkansas, the son of Clarence andLena (Burns) Fitzgerald. Vaughn married Betty (Cox) Fitzgerald on December 13, 1950 inRockford.

nbsp;Vaughn served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was active with the Navy for 6 years and with...

October 17, 2007

Virginia Alice McArtor, 86 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 30, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana the only daughter of Virgil and Ruth (Patterson) McArtor. Virginia moved from Vincennes to Rockford in 1958 when she began working for Muller Dairy until 1960. Virginia then worked for United Way of Rockford...

October 17, 2007

Vaughn J. "Curly" Fitzgerald, 80 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Born July 3, 1927 in Knobel (Tipperary), Arkansas, the son of Clarence andLena (Burns) Fitzgerald. Vaughn married Betty (Cox) Fitzgerald on December 13, 1950 inRockford. Vaughn served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was active with the Navy for 6 years and with the reserves...

October 17, 2007

Virginia Alice McArtor, 86 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 30, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana the only daughter of Virgil and Ruth (Patterson) McArtor. Virginia moved from Vincennes to Rockford in 1958 when she began working for Muller Dairy until 1960. Virginia then worked for United Way of Rockford...

October 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Uncle James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family. Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown. Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University. Married Clarice L....

October 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Unclenbsp;nbsp; James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family.nbsp; Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown.nbsp; Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University.nbsp; Married Clarice L....

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...

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...

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...

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...