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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Jana R. Bristol

Jana R. Bristol

March 2, 2007

Jana R. Bristol, 39 Jana R. Bristol, 39, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007 in her home. Born December 6, 1967 in Rockford, the daughter of Chester and Billie Jo (Miller) Stewart. Jana is survived by her 4 children, Amanda Bristol and Sara, Zachary and Cody Stewart; brother, David (Teresa) Stewart; half-brother, Steven (Susan) Pline. Predeceased by...

Elizabeth J. Cassaro

Elizabeth J. Cassaro

March 1, 2007

Elizabeth J. Betty Cassaronbsp;nbsp; Elizabeth Josephine Betty Cassaro, 82 of Rockford, died on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at P.A. Peterson Home. Born November 14, 1924 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Ditto) Sartino. Married her loving husband Al Cassaro on April 27, 1947. Betty and Al owned 7th St. Liquor Store for over 50 years. Members of Holy...

Robert Joseph Highland

Robert Joseph Highland

March 1, 2007

Robert ""Bob"" Joseph Highland, 61, of Rockford, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2007 after a long illness. Bob was born on March 18, 1945, the son of William and Dorothy (Bouray) Highland. Bob retired from the U.S. Postal Service in December 1998 after 31 years of service. He was an avid Cubs and Bears Fan and...

Joan Elaine Tanaglia

Joan Elaine Tanaglia

March 1, 2007

Joan Elaine Tanaglia, 78nbsp;nbsp; Joan E. Tanaglia passed away March 1, 2007 at 9:10 AM at St. Anne Center. Born December 14, 1928 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Frank and Helen (Callahan) Hering. She graduated from West High School in 1946. Joan married Joseph Tanaglia on May 6, 1950. Joan loved family gatherings and hosted weekly family dinners for...

Robert Joseph Highland

Robert Joseph Highland

March 1, 2007

Robert Bob Joseph Highland, 61, of Rockford, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2007 after a long illness. Bob was born on March 18, 1945, the son of William and Dorothy (Bouray) Highland. Bob retired from the U.S. Postal Service in December 1998 after 31 years of service. He was an avid Cubs and Bears Fan and...

Joan Elaine Tanaglia

Joan Elaine Tanaglia

March 1, 2007

Joan Elaine Tanaglia, 78 Joan E. Tanaglia passed away March 1, 2007 at 9:10 AM at St. Anne Center. Born December 14, 1928 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Frank and Helen (Callahan) Hering. She graduated from West High School in 1946. Joan married Joseph Tanaglia on May 6, 1950. Joan loved family gatherings and hosted weekly family dinners for...

Elizabeth J. Cassaro

Elizabeth J. Cassaro

March 1, 2007

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Cassaro Elizabeth Josephine "Betty" Cassaro, 82 of Rockford, died on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at P.A. Peterson Home. Born November 14, 1924 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Ditto) Sartino. Married her loving husband Al Cassaro on April 27, 1947. Betty and Al owned 7th St. Liquor Store for over 50 years. Members of Holy...

Ralph Resenbeck

Ralph Resenbeck

February 26, 2007

Ralph Resenbeck, 72 All around handymannbsp;nbsp; Ralph Resenbeck, 72 of Rockford, died on Monday, February 26, 2007 in his home. Born July 14, 1934, in Rockford the son of Ralph and Helen Resenbeck. Attended East High School.nbsp; Married Sara Vance on January 11, 1969. Employed at Testor Corp. for 49 years retiring in 1999. Member of Heartland Community Church and...

Ralph Resenbeck

Ralph Resenbeck

February 26, 2007

Ralph Resenbeck, 72 All around handyman Ralph Resenbeck, 72 of Rockford, died on Monday, February 26, 2007 in his home. Born July 14, 1934, in Rockford the son of Ralph and Helen Resenbeck. Attended East High School. Married Sara Vance on January 11, 1969. Employed at Testor Corp. for 49 years retiring in 1999. Member of Heartland Community Church and...

Julia S. Melnikoff

Julia S. Melnikoff

February 24, 2007

JULIA S. MELNIKOFF BELOVED AUNT, GREAT-AUNT AND GREAT-GRAND AUNTnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; JULIA S. MELNIKOFF, 91, Rockford, died at 5 A.M., Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Bickford House.nbsp; Born January 23, 1916 in Chicago, daughter of Rudolph and Martha Berndt Stluka.nbsp; Married Arthur Melnikoff in Chicago on October 8, 1954.nbsp; She was employed many years as an Administrative Assistant for several different corporations.nbsp;...

Norman R. Melton

Norman R. Melton

February 24, 2007

Norman R. Melton, 65 Norman R. Melton, 65 of Rockford, died on Saturday, February 24, 2007 in his home. Born June 23, 1941 in Washburn, WI the son of Woodrow and Florence (Leckel) Melton. Served in the United States Army. Married his loving wife of 40 years Joannbsp; Brauer in Stone Lake, WI. Worked for 37 years at Suntec Industries...

Julia S. Melnikoff

Julia S. Melnikoff

February 24, 2007

JULIA S. MELNIKOFF BELOVED AUNT, GREAT-AUNT AND GREAT-GRAND AUNT JULIA S. MELNIKOFF, 91, Rockford, died at 5 A.M., Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Bickford House. Born January 23, 1916 in Chicago, daughter of Rudolph and Martha Berndt Stluka. Married Arthur Melnikoff in Chicago on October 8, 1954. She was employed many years as an Administrative Assistant for several different corporations....

Norman R. Melton

Norman R. Melton

February 24, 2007

Norman R. Melton, 65 Norman R. Melton, 65 of Rockford, died on Saturday, February 24, 2007 in his home. Born June 23, 1941 in Washburn, WI the son of Woodrow and Florence (Leckel) Melton. Served in the United States Army. Married his loving wife of 40 years Joan Brauer in Stone Lake, WI. Worked for 37 years at Suntec Industries...

Kathleen M. Adamson

Kathleen M. Adamson

February 23, 2007

KATHLEEN M. (CUMMINGS) ADAMSON, 44, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2007. Kathleen was a loving and caring person who touched the hearts of many. She will be missed by all. Kathleen had a zest for life and had many interests, including fishing, cooking, gardening and making things beautiful. She loved serving others and was admired for...

Kathleen M. (Cummings) Adamson

Kathleen M. (Cummings) Adamson

February 23, 2007

KATHLEEN M. (CUMMINGS) ADAMSON, 44, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2007.nbsp; Kathleen was a loving and caring person who touched the hearts of many.nbsp; She will be missed by all.nbsp; Kathleen had a zest for life and had many interests, including fishing, cooking, gardening and making things beautiful.nbsp; She loved serving others and was admired for...

Jerome Sprecher

Jerome Sprecher

February 21, 2007

Jerome Sprecher, 63 Rockford, ILnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Jerome Sprecher, 63 of Rockford died at 4:30 am February 21, 2007 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 8, 1943, the son of Clifford and Ramona Sprecher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jerome was a member of Shirland United Methodist Church for a number of years. While in high school, Jerome played...

Jerome C. Sprecher

Jerome C. Sprecher

February 21, 2007

Jerome Sprecher, 63 Rockford, IL Jerome Sprecher, 63 of Rockford died at 4:30 am February 21, 2007 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 8, 1943, the son of Clifford and Ramona Sprecher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jerome was a member of Shirland United Methodist Church for a number of years. While in high school, Jerome played...

Lee C. Hoover

Lee C. Hoover

February 19, 2007

Lee C. Hoover Jr., 88 of Rockford, died on Monday, February 19, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 7, 1918 in Beaumont, TX, the son of Lee C. and Ella (Bessell) Hoover Sr. A 1936 graduate of Rockford High School. Married his loving wife Valerie S. Wieczorek on October 25, 1941. Entered into the United States Army in 1941...

Lee C. Hoover, Jr.

Lee C. Hoover, Jr.

February 19, 2007

Lee C. Hoover Jr., 88 of Rockford, died on Monday, February 19, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 7, 1918 in Beaumont, TX, the son of Lee C. and Ella (Bessell) Hoover Sr. A 1936 graduate of Rockford High School. Married his loving wife Valerie S. Wieczorek on October 25, 1941.nbsp; Entered into the United States Army in 1941...

Earl V. Beggs

Earl V. Beggs

February 16, 2007

Earl V. Beggs, 81 of Rockford, died on Friday, February 16, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center of Parkinsons. Born August 19, 1925 in Cobden, IL, the son of Charles and Elva (White) Beggs. Married his loving wife of 59 years Audrey Miller on September 5, 1947 in Dixon. A United States Veteran serving in the Navy during WWII. Worked for...