Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Frankie Hill

Frankie Hill

April 14, 2007

Frankie Hill Loving Husband, Father, Grandfathernbsp;nbsp; Frankie Hill, of Rockford, passed away at 7:15 pm, on Saturday April 14, 2007, at home of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the son of Wille and Faye (Beard) Hill. Frankie moved to Rockford, IL, in 1968, from Alabama and met Linda K....

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

April 14, 2007

Delores E. Mitkusevitch, 75, passed away Saturday morning with family members at her side at the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler. Born August 6, 1931 in Rockford, IL., the daughter of Paul and Marie Wood. She was a 1949 Graduate of Harlem High School and she attended Shimer College in Mount Carroll, IL. Delores worked for the Winnebago County Court House as...

Frankie Hill

Frankie Hill

April 14, 2007

Frankie Hill Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Frankie Hill, of Rockford, passed away at 7:15 pm, on Saturday April 14, 2007, at home of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the son of Wille and Faye (Beard) Hill. Frankie moved to Rockford, IL, in 1968, from Alabama and met Linda K....

Lou Bachrodt

Lou Bachrodt

April 13, 2007

Lou Bachrodt, a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to the Rockford Community, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. His love of God, family, friends, and community will continue to be an inspiration to so many he touched throughout his lifetime. Lou was born in Lovilla, Iowa, on May 8, 1918. He was the oldest of seven children. Lou...

William J. Gledhill

William J. Gledhill

April 13, 2007

William J. Gledhill Wonderful Brother and Friendnbsp;William J. Willie Bill Gledhill, of Rockford, died April 13, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born June 20, 1951 in South Attleboro, MA, son of James W. and Rita E. (Messier) Gledhill.nbsp; Veteran of the United States Army and graduate of an electronics college. Willie moved to Rockford in 1988 and worked for Arachnid...

Keith H. Rockwood

Keith H. Rockwood

April 13, 2007

Keith H. Rockwood, 88 Keith H. Rockwood, 88 of Rockford, died on Friday, April 13, 2007 in his home. Born on November 27, 1918 in Juliaetta, Idaho the son of Arthur and Viola (Riffe) Rockwood. The family moved to Mabton, Washington where he lived until joining the military. A decorated United States Veteran, he served in the Army during WWII...

Lou Bachrodt

Lou Bachrodt

April 13, 2007

Lou Bachrodt, a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to the Rockford Community, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. His love of God, family, friends, and community will continue to be an inspiration to so many he touched throughout his lifetime. Lou was born in Lovilla, Iowa, on May 8, 1918. He was the oldest of seven children. Lou...

William J. Gledhill

William J. Gledhill

April 13, 2007

William J. Gledhill Wonderful Brother and Friend William J. "Willie" "Bill" Gledhill, of Rockford, died April 13, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born June 20, 1951 in South Attleboro, MA, son of James W. and Rita E. (Messier) Gledhill. Veteran of the United States Army and graduate of an electronics college. Willie moved to Rockford in 1988 and worked for...

Keith H. Rockwood

Keith H. Rockwood

April 13, 2007

Keith H. Rockwood, 88nbsp;Keith H. Rockwood, 88 of Rockford, died on Friday, April 13, 2007 in his home. Born on November 27, 1918 in Juliaetta, Idaho the son of Arthur and Viola (Riffe) Rockwood. The family moved to Mabton, Washington where he lived until joining the military. A decorated United States Veteran, he served in the Army during WWII in...

Vincent J. Albertini

Vincent J. Albertini

April 12, 2007

Vincent J. "Vince" Albertini, Sr. Vincent J. "Vince" Albertini, Sr., 57, of Rockford, died at 8:40 am, Thursday, April 12, 2007. Born January 1, 1950, in San Diego, CA, the son of Eugene and Lucy (Sansone) Albertini. He married Shari Delhotal in Rockford on January 22, 1977. He previously worked for J.R. Rubin Company and was part owner of Area...

Vincent J. Albertini, Sr.

Vincent J. Albertini, Sr.

April 12, 2007

Vincent J. Vince Albertini, Sr.nbsp;nbsp; Vincent J. Vince Albertini, Sr., 57, of Rockford, died at 8:40 am, Thursday, April 12, 2007. Born January 1, 1950, in San Diego, CA, the son of Eugene and Lucy (Sansone) Albertini.nbsp; He married Shari Delhotal in Rockford on January 22, 1977. He previously worked for J.R. Rubin Company and was part owner of Area...

Bernard V. Guedes

Bernard V. Guedes

April 10, 2007

Bernard V. Guedes, 89nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Bernard V. Guedes, 89, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Swedish American Heart Hospital.nbsp; Born in Rockford, Minnesota on Aug. 10, 1917, the son of Lawrence and Carrie (Busch) Guedes, Bernie was a licensed plumber, working for Acme Plumbing for 15 years, and a partner with E.O. Bergren Plumbing in...

Irene E. Bartell

Irene E. Bartell

April 10, 2007

Irene E. Bartellnbsp;nbsp; Irene E. Bartell, 86, of Machesney Park, died at 9:10 pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born April 2, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of William L. and Katherine (Foley) Murphy.nbsp; She married Robert J. Bartell in Rockford in 1942. He predeceased her on July 18, 1991.nbsp; Member of St. Bridget Catholic...

Bernard V. Guedes

Bernard V. Guedes

April 10, 2007

Bernard V. Guedes, 89 Bernard V. Guedes, 89, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Swedish American Heart Hospital. Born in Rockford, Minnesota on Aug. 10, 1917, the son of Lawrence and Carrie (Busch) Guedes, Bernie was a licensed plumber, working for Acme Plumbing for 15 years, and a partner with E.O. Bergren Plumbing in...

Irene E. Bartell

Irene E. Bartell

April 10, 2007

Irene E. Bartell Irene E. Bartell, 86, of Machesney Park, died at 9:10 pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 2, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of William L. and Katherine (Foley) Murphy. She married Robert J. Bartell in Rockford in 1942. He predeceased her on July 18, 1991. Member of St. Bridget Catholic...

Rosemary J. Porter

Rosemary J. Porter

April 9, 2007

Rosemary J. Porter, 87nbsp;nbsp; Rosemary J. Daisy Porter, 87 a life long resident of the Rockford area, died Monday, April 9, 2007. Born, February 26, 1920 in Rockford, daughter of Floyd and Nan (Cleary) Hollister. Graduated in 1938 from Bishop Muldoon High School. Married her loving husband Robert B. Porter on October 12, 1940. Rosemary worked at Amcore Bank as...

Rosemary J. Porter

Rosemary J. Porter

April 9, 2007

Rosemary J. Porter, 87 Rosemary J. "Daisy" Porter, 87 a life long resident of the Rockford area, died Monday, April 9, 2007. Born, February 26, 1920 in Rockford, daughter of Floyd and Nan (Cleary) Hollister. Graduated in 1938 from Bishop Muldoon High School. Married her loving husband Robert B. Porter on October 12, 1940. Rosemary worked at Amcore Bank as...

Harry A. Reganti

Harry A. Reganti

April 9, 2007

Harry A. Reganti, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in Provena St. Anne Center on April 9, 2007. Harry was born on June 13, 1916 in Rockford, the son of Louis and Louise (Milani) Reganti. He was a lifelong Rockford resident, graduate of St. James Grade School, Central High School, Browns Business College, Dale Carnegie where he served as a...

Harry A. Reganti

Harry A. Reganti

April 9, 2007

Harry A. Reganti, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in Provena St. Anne Center on April 9, 2007.nbsp; Harry was born on June 13, 1916 in Rockford, the son of Louis and Louise (Milani) Reganti.nbsp; He was a lifelong Rockford resident, graduate of St. James Grade School, Central High School, Browns Business College, Dale Carnegie where he served as a...

Charlotte Bloomquist

Charlotte Bloomquist

April 8, 2007

Charlotte Bloomquist, 88 Warm and Gracious Ladynbsp;nbsp; Charlotte Bloomquist, 88, life long resident of Rockford, died April 8, 2007. The daughter of Frederic and Ruby (Lillie) Bailey, mother of Rick (Pam) and Dave (Rita), grandmother of Riki and Tim. Retired 30 year employee of Charles Ross Company. Special thanks to the caring staff at Bickford House. A memorial service will...