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James David-Edward Murphy
May 2, 2007
James "Jimmy" David-Edward Murphy, 18 "dirtbikeking 184" James "Jimmy" David-Edward Murphy, 18, of Roscoe, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident. Jimmy was born March 14, 1989, "62 eyes of blue," he was born large (10lbs., 8 ½ oz) to live large. He grew up in Roscoe attending Kinnikinnick Schools and Hononegah High School....

James E. Hamilton
May 1, 2007
James E. Hamilton, 66 Loving Husband and Father James E. Hamilton, 66 of Rockford, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born, March 4, 1941 in Burnwell, West Virginia the son of Emett and Glessie (Dunaway) Hamilton. Married his loving wife of 23 years Patricia Cook on June...

James E. Hamilton
May 1, 2007
James E. Hamilton, 66 Loving Husband and Fathernbsp;nbsp; James E. Hamilton, 66 of Rockford, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born, March 4, 1941 in Burnwell, West Virginia the son of Emett and Glessie (Dunaway) Hamilton. Married his loving wife of 23 years Patricia Cook on June...

Helen Stephenson
May 1, 2007
Helen Stephenson, 83 Rockfordnbsp;nbsp; Helen Stephenson, 83 of Rockford, formerly of Glen Ellyn for 30 years, died on May 1, 2007 in P.A. Peterson Home. She was born October 12, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Demetrios James and Sophia (Giannopoulos) Stavropulos. Helen married Stephen Steve D. on September 7, 1950. She worked part-time for 15 years with the Glen...

Helen Stephenson
May 1, 2007
Helen Stephenson, 83 Rockford Helen Stephenson, 83 of Rockford, formerly of Glen Ellyn for 30 years, died on May 1, 2007 in P.A. Peterson Home. She was born October 12, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Demetrios "James" and Sophia (Giannopoulos) Stavropulos. Helen married Stephen "Steve" D. on September 7, 1950. She worked part-time for 15 years with the Glen...

Mary A. Seaman
April 30, 2007
Mary A. Seaman, 77 of Belvidere, passed away on Monday April 30, 2007, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Maria Audenzia Tortorice on March 2, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (DAngelo) Tortorice.. She was a friend of Calvary Memorial Church. Mary enjoyed watching sports, music videos and the Sopranos with her grandson Christopher, whom she...

Mary A. Seaman
April 30, 2007
Mary A. Seaman, 77 of Belvidere, passed away on Monday April 30, 2007, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Maria Audenzia Tortorice on March 2, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (DAngelo) Tortorice.. She was a friend of Calvary Memorial Church. Marynbsp; enjoyed watching sports, music videos and the Sopranos with her grandson Christopher, whom she...

Jason Lee Phillips
April 29, 2007
JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHERnbsp;nbsp; JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29, Rockford, died at 11:50a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007 in his home following a sudden illness.nbsp; Born July 23, 1977 in Rockford, son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. nbsp;Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995 and received a...

Paulette F. Fay
April 29, 2007
Paulette F. Fay, 58 of Rockford passed away April 29, 2007. Survived by Rick Jablonski, her former husband and father to her two children Cassie and Mark. Grandsons Michael and Stephen, sisters Rita (Salvatore) Ferenzi and Bonnie Fay, brother Arnold Arnie (Judy) Fay, many nieces and nephews and her best friend Wendy. Former husband and close friend Paul Wetherillenbsp; Arrangements...

Jason Lee Phillips
April 29, 2007
JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHER JASON LEE PHILLIPS, 29, Rockford, died at 11:50a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007 in his home following a sudden illness. Born July 23, 1977 in Rockford, son of Frank Lee and DeAnn Diehl Phillips. Graduated in the top 25 of his class from Auburn High School in 1995 and received a...

Paulette F. Fay
April 29, 2007
Paulette F. Fay, 58 of Rockford passed away April 29, 2007. Survived by Rick Jablonski, her former husband and father to her two children Cassie and Mark. Grandsons Michael and Stephen, sisters Rita (Salvatore) Ferenzi and Bonnie Fay, brother Arnold ""Arnie"" (Judy) Fay, many nieces and nephews and her best friend Wendy. Former husband and close friend Paul Wetherille Arrangements...

Walter G. Pilbin
April 28, 2007
Walter G. Pilbinnbsp; Walter G. Pilbin, 83 of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Born September 27, 1923 in Hardrick, Vermont, the son of Wilda and Gertrude (Marshall) Pilbin. Walter was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force during WWII. Married his loving wife of 60 years Betty Vogen in Rockford...

Walter G. Pilbin
April 28, 2007
Walter G. Pilbin Walter G. Pilbin, 83 of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Rockford, died on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Born September 27, 1923 in Hardrick, Vermont, the son of Wilda and Gertrude (Marshall) Pilbin. Walter was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force during WWII. Married his loving wife of 60 years Betty Vogen in Rockford...

William Joseph Anderson
April 24, 2007
William Joseph ""Joe"" Anderson, Sr., 86, of Macomb, IL passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in his home. Born on August 2, 1920 in Proctor, MN; the son of Fredrick and Mary Sophia (Schiesser) Anderson. Joe and his wife lived over 50 years in the Rockford area before relocating to Macomb in 1997. William married Kathleen...

William Joseph Anderson, Sr.
April 24, 2007
William Joseph Joe Anderson, Sr., 86, of Macomb, IL passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in his home. Born on August 2, 1920 in Proctor, MN; the son of Fredrick and Mary Sophia (Schiesser) Anderson. Joe and his wife lived over 50 years in the Rockford area before relocating to Macomb in 1997. William married Kathleen...

Blanche J. Martin
April 23, 2007
Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. nbsp; Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters...

Karen Elaine Naleway
April 23, 2007
Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23,nbsp; 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years.nbsp; Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Blanche J. Martin
April 23, 2007
Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters degree...

Karen Elaine Naleway
April 23, 2007
Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23, 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years. Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Michael R. Erwin
April 22, 2007
Michael R. Erwin, 50 Loving Husband and Father Michael R. Erwin, 50, of Belvidere died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 29, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of Charles Ray and Mary (Foster) Erwin. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Married his loving wife Mary Oddo on November 6, 1982 in Rockford. Worked...
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