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Harry G. Jenkins
July 5, 2007
Harry G. Jenkins Harry G. Jenkins, 74, of Roscoe, passed from his earthly home on July 5, 2007. Harry was born September 5, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Harry Ghlee Jenkins and Ruth (Ramp). Harry married Marian (Cederna) June 16, 1956 in Waukegan, IL and had recently celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary. Harry has always been passionate about...

Teresa M. North
July 2, 2007
Teresa (Musso) North, 47, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday, July 2, at Scottsdale Healthcare Center after a courageous three-year battle with melanoma cancer. She was born May 9, 1960, at Swedish American Hospital to Grace and Mariano (Mike) Musso.nbsp; Teresa attended Rolling Green Grade School, Flynn Middle School, and graduated from Jefferson High School where...

Teresa M. North
July 2, 2007
Teresa (Musso) North, 47, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday, July 2, at Scottsdale Healthcare Center after a courageous three-year battle with melanoma cancer. She was born May 9, 1960, at Swedish American Hospital to Grace and Mariano (Mike) Musso. Teresa attended Rolling Green Grade School, Flynn Middle School, and graduated from Jefferson High School where...

John Steinbach
July 1, 2007
John Steinbach, 84 of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2007 in his home after a long illness. Born February 13, 1923, he married Susanna Schulz on June 6, 1946, in Austria. He and Susanna moved to Rockford in 1953. He worked for Dean Foods for 32 years before retiring in 1984. John was a member...

John Steinbach
July 1, 2007
John Steinbach, 84 of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2007 in his home after a long illness. Born February 13, 1923, he married Susanna Schulz on June 6, 1946, in Austria. He and Susanna moved to Rockford in 1953. He worked for Dean Foods for 32 years before retiring in 1984. John was a member...

Harry Burpo
June 27, 2007
Harry Burpo, 81, of Rockford, passed away at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday June 27, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 2, 1926 in Neelyville, Mo; the son of George and Ollie (McGee) Burpo. Married Elsie C. Sundberg in Rockford on May 27, 1972. Served in the Army during WWII serving in Germany. Harry was a machinist at...

Harry Burpo
June 27, 2007
Harry Burpo, 81, of Rockford, passed away at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday June 27, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 2, 1926 in Neelyville, Mo; the son of George and Ollie (McGee) Burpo. Married Elsie C. Sundberg in Rockford on May 27, 1972. Served in the Army during WWII serving in Germany. Harry was a machinist at...

Donald C. Johnson
June 26, 2007
Donald C. ""?Don Johnson, 71, of Rockford, passed away at 3:18 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Anam Care Center. Born June 3, 1936 in Marquette, MI; the son of Clarence and Margaret (Green) Johnson. He married Joan W. Schwanke in Rockford, on December 4, 1982. Don was owner and operator of Dahlgren Johnson Kitchen and Bath since October...

Donald C. Johnson
June 26, 2007
Donald C. ?Don Johnson, 71, of Rockford, passed away at 3:18 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Anam Care Center. Born June 3, 1936 in Marquette, MI; the son of Clarence and Margaret (Green) Johnson. He married Joan W. Schwanke in Rockford, on December 4, 1982. Don was owner and operator of Dahlgren Johnson Kitchen and Bath since October...

George Anthony Kane
June 25, 2007
George Anthony Kane, 73 of Rockford passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following emergency surgery. Born in Cadott, WI to Leo and Margaret (Bruner) Kane, he helped his parents by working on the farm prior to moving to Illinois. On August 24, 1968 he married Patricia Newell in St. Bernadette Catholic Church. George worked...

George Anthony Kane
June 25, 2007
George Anthony Kane, 73 of Rockford passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following emergency surgery. Born in Cadott, WI to Leo and Margaret (Bruner) Kane, he helped his parents by working on the farm prior to moving to Illinois. On August 24, 1968 he married Patricia Newell in St. Bernadette Catholic Church. George worked...

William James Mcdevitt
June 24, 2007
William James McDevitt, Jr., 55, Rockford, died suddenly at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007 in his home. Born June 10, 1952 in Rockford, son of William and Olive Kay (Nelson) McDevitt. William married Maureen Kay Westholder inRockford on June 28, 1975. He worked as a security officer at Swedish American Hospital for 6 years and then worked at Tan...

William James Mcdevitt, Jr.
June 24, 2007
William James McDevitt, Jr., 55, Rockford, died suddenly at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007 in his home.nbsp; Born June 10, 1952 in Rockford, son of William and Olive Kay (Nelson) McDevitt.nbsp; William married Maureen Kay Westholder inRockford on June 28, 1975.nbsp; He worked as a security officer at Swedish American Hospital for 6 years and then worked at Tan...

Russell C. Swanson
June 23, 2007
Russell Swanson, 91, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Hayward, WI. Born September 2, 1915 in Chicago, IL; the son of Charles Emil & Catherine (Weinert) Swanson. He married Ruth Mikkelsen on May 24, 1941. Graduate of St. Thomas High School. Russell co-owned National Detroit Inc. in Rockford, IL. Survivors include his wife, Ruth;...

Russell Swanson
June 23, 2007
Russell Swanson, 91, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Hayward, WI. Born September 2, 1915 in Chicago, IL; the son of Charles Emil amp; Catherine (Weinert) Swanson. He married Ruth Mikkelsen on May 24, 1941. Graduate of St. Thomas High School. Russell co-owned National Detroit Inc. in Rockford, IL. Survivors include his wife, Ruth;...

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...

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
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
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
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...
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