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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Eugene M. Kyle

Eugene M. Kyle

February 15, 2007

EUGENE M. KYLE, 87, Rockford, died at 6:25A.M. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born December 16, 1919 in Gibsonton, PA., son of Germaine Casteen Kyle and George Kyle, Sr.. While stationed at Camp Grant in Rockford, he met Ruth Virginia Nelson and married her on February 3, 1945. He was the...

Virginia Grace Walker Beers

Virginia Grace Walker Beers

February 14, 2007

VIRGINIA GRACE WALKER BEERS, 82nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Virginia Grace Walker Beers, 82, of Rockford, died at home, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 4:50 p.m., surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Virginia was born January 29, 1925 in Northumberland, PA to John Edwin Walker and Jeanne Cynwil Williams Walker.nbsp; She was the eldest of six children.nbsp;...

Virginia Grace Walker Beers

Virginia Grace Walker Beers

February 14, 2007

VIRGINIA GRACE WALKER BEERS, 82 Virginia Grace Walker Beers, 82, of Rockford, died at home, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 4:50 p.m., surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Virginia was born January 29, 1925 in Northumberland, PA to John Edwin Walker and Jeanne Cynwil Williams Walker. She was the eldest of six children....

Keith R. Sessler

Keith R. Sessler

February 13, 2007

Keith R. Sessler, 60 Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Keith R. Sessler, 60 of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 25, 1946 in Topeka, KS, the son of Kenneth Charles Sessler and Geneva Durham. Married Linda Bonacorsi on March 13, 1970 in Rockton, IL. Keith enjoyed fishing and competing in...

Betty Lou Kingsley

Betty Lou Kingsley

February 13, 2007

Betty Lou Kingsley, 80nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Rockford Betty Lou Kingsley, 80, of Rockford died at 2:20am, Tuesday, February 13, 2007nbsp;at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.nbsp; Born May 28, 1926 in Aurora the daughter of Ted and Gertrude Ilseman.nbsp; Married Jim Kingsley on October 17, 1945, in Kansas City, MO.nbsp; As a young woman, Betty enjoyed showing horses and in 1939 was awarded the...

Betty Lou Kingsley

Betty Lou Kingsley

February 13, 2007

Betty Lou Kingsley, 80 Rockford Betty Lou Kingsley, 80, of Rockford died at 2:20am, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born May 28, 1926 in Aurora the daughter of Ted and Gertrude Ilseman. Married Jim Kingsley on October 17, 1945, in Kansas City, MO. As a young woman, Betty enjoyed showing horses and in 1939 was awarded...

Keith R. Sessler

Keith R. Sessler

February 13, 2007

Keith R. Sessler, 60 Loving Husband, Father and Grandfathernbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Keith R. Sessler, 60 of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 25, 1946 in Topeka, KS, the son of Kenneth Charles Sessler and Geneva Durham. Married Linda Bonacorsi on March 13, 1970 in Rockton, IL. Keith enjoyed fishing and competing innbsp;...

Frances Hall

Frances Hall

February 13, 2007

Frances Hall, 83, of Loves Park, passed away at 4:07 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Born on July 15, 1923 in Queen City, MO; daughter of Ernest and Emma (Myers) Riley. Married Milford A. Hall on June 2, 1951, he predeceased her on December 3, 1970. Frances was the City Clerk and Mayor of Queen City, MO. Prior to...

Frances Hall

Frances Hall

February 13, 2007

Frances Hall, 83, of Loves Park, passed away at 4:07 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Born on July 15, 1923 in Queen City, MO; daughter of Ernest and Emma (Myers) Riley. Married Milford A. Hall on June 2, 1951, he predeceased her on December 3, 1970. Frances was the City Clerk and Mayor of Queen City, MO. Prior to...

Virgil John Field

Virgil John Field

February 12, 2007

Virgil John Field, 61 Loving Husband, Father and Grandfathernbsp;Virgil John Field, 61, of Rockford, passed away on the evening of Monday, February 12, 2007. Born September 2, 1945 in Monroe, WI, the son of Marshall and Francis Field. Virgil loved fishing, going to garage sales, and spending time with his grandchildren. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1964. He...

Christine M. Stadel

Christine M. Stadel

February 12, 2007

Christine M. Stadel, 37 (Dougherty) (Shelain) Following a 7 year valiant encounter with breast cancer, Christine M. Stadel, 37, of Rockford departed this life surrounded by her family at 4:25 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2007 in her home. Born on December 20, 1969 in Rockford; daughter of Richard C. and Maxine A. (Dougherty) Shelain. She graduated in 1987 from...

Virgil John Field

Virgil John Field

February 12, 2007

Virgil John Field, 61 Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Virgil John Field, 61, of Rockford, passed away on the evening of Monday, February 12, 2007. Born September 2, 1945 in Monroe, WI, the son of Marshall and Francis Field. Virgil loved fishing, going to garage sales, and spending time with his grandchildren. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1964....

Christine M. Stadel

Christine M. Stadel

February 12, 2007

Christine M. Stadel, 37 (Dougherty) (Shelain) nbsp; Following a 7 year valiant encounter with breast cancer, Christine M. Stadel, 37, of Rockford departed this life surrounded by her family at 4:25 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2007 in her home. Born on December 20, 1969 in Rockford; daughter of Richard C. and Maxine A. (Dougherty) Shelain. She graduated in 1987...

Jonathan R. Carsey

Jonathan R. Carsey

February 11, 2007

Jonathan R. Carsey, 18 Loving Son, Brother and Uncle Jonathan R. Carsey, 18 of Rockford, died on Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital. Born September 6, 1988 the son of Susan (Richard) Warren. Jonathan enjoyed racing at Rockford Speedway. Survivors include his parents of Rockford; sisters, Jennifer (Brian) Nicholls and Ashley Carsey; step brother Troy(Carol) Hackbarth and step...

Helen K. Podeswza

Helen K. Podeswza

February 11, 2007

HELEN K. PODESZWA, 93, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 11:02AM, Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born July 13, 1913, daughter of Thomas and Teofila Nosal Czyzeroski.nbsp; Married John S. Podeszwa in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church on November 18, 1933.nbsp; Employed by Barber Colman for over 10 years.nbsp; Member of Cathedral of St. Peter and previously was a...

Helen K. Podeswza

Helen K. Podeswza

February 11, 2007

HELEN K. PODESZWA, 93, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 11:02AM, Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 13, 1913, daughter of Thomas and Teofila Nosal Czyzeroski. Married John S. Podeszwa in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church on November 18, 1933. Employed by Barber Colman for over 10 years. Member of Cathedral of St. Peter and previously was a...

Jonathan R. Carsey

Jonathan R. Carsey

February 11, 2007

Jonathan R. Carsey, 18 Loving Son, Brother and Unclenbsp;nbsp; Jonathan R. Carsey, 18 of Rockford, died on Sunday, February 11, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital. Born September 6, 1988 the son of Susan (Richard) Warren. Jonathan enjoyed racing at Rockford Speedway. Survivors include his parents ofnbsp; Rockford; sisters, Jennifer (Brian) Nicholls and Ashley Carsey; step brother Troy(Carol) Hackbarth and step...

Anna C. Doty

Anna C. Doty

February 10, 2007

Anna C. Doty 97, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 8:32 PM, Saturday February 10, 2007 at Springwood On Main.nbsp; Born September 28, 1909, the daughter of Joseph Brown and Anna (Burgert) Brown.nbsp; Anna graduated from Rockford High School in 1927.nbsp; Three years later, she married George A. Doty on January 31, 1930.nbsp; Anna worked as a secretary for the Winnebago...

Anna C. Doty

Anna C. Doty

February 10, 2007

Anna C. Doty 97, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 8:32 PM, Saturday February 10, 2007 at Springwood On Main. Born September 28, 1909, the daughter of Joseph Brown and Anna (Burgert) Brown. Anna graduated from Rockford High School in 1927. Three years later, she married George A. Doty on January 31, 1930. Anna worked as a secretary for the Winnebago...

Fred J. Whitmire

Fred J. Whitmire

February 7, 2007

Fred Whitmire Jr., 75 of Rockford died February 7, 2007. Born January 2, 1932 in Arkansas, the son of Fred Whitmier Sr., and Rollie (Quarry) Whitmire. Fred was a member of the Eagles Club of Rockford for years. Fred enjoyed being outdoors and playing the guitar. Survivors include his children Charlotte, Fred and Victor (Linda) Whitmire. Grandchildren Nathan, Rebecca and...