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William "Bill" J. Gross
January 10, 2023
William “Bill” J. Gross, 90, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. He was born May 26, 1932, in Chicago, the son of William E. and Marie (Simanek) Gross. Bill served 2 years in the Army from September 1955 to September 1957. He was a graduate of Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor of...
Patricia "Pat" F. Hammer
January 9, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Faith Hammer, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Pat was born in Rockford on September 28, 1938, daughter of William and Agnes (Faith) Dochier. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1957. Pat worked as a beautician and later as a school bus driver for many dedicated years. She was a member of 1st...
Elizabeth "Betty" E. (Cropp) Gabel
January 9, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” E. (Cropp) Gabel, 93, Rockford, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Ortho and Kathleen (Beetle) Cropp. Betty was a graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School, class of 1947. She married, Wayne F. Gabel, on September 11, 1948, in...
Paula "Polly" J. Rudolph
January 9, 2023
Paula “Polly” J. Rudolph, 60, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 in her home. She was born June 8, 1962 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John and Joan (Sveinsson) Sanders and attended Rockford East High School. She married the love of her life, Ronald Rudolph on September 12, 1981 and they had two girls and a...
Diane A. Brennan
January 9, 2023
Diane Schade Brennan, 68, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on 1/9/23 surrounded by loved ones. Diane was a fun-loving sister, wife, and mother who put her family and friends above all else. Growing up in Rockford, Illinois, she attended Muldoon High School before graduating from Boylan High School. She maintained a treasured lifelong relationship with her "Muldoonies." Diane went on...
Thomas "Tom" R. Lester
January 9, 2023
Thomas Rory Lester, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 9, 2023 at home. He was born May 31, 1959 in Rockford to Thomas R. Lester and Kay Lester (Stanley). Tom is survived by his precious daughters, Marissa (Matt) Martinson and Paige Lester. Tom adored his daughters and was deeply proud of the fulfilling lives they’d built;...
Jerry J. Bonacorsi
January 7, 2023
Jerry J. Bonacorsi, 73, of Belvidere, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in his home. Born August 27, 1949 in Rockford, son of Joseph and Rose Pellegrini Bonacorsi. Graduated from East High School in 1967 and from Tri-State University in 1972 where he also did advanced studies. Married Sandra Citta on August 25, 1973. He began his engineering career...
Alan M. Kalaczinski
January 7, 2023
Alan M Kalaczinski, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Martha (Blaszynski) Kalaczinski.
Alan worked as an engineer for most of his career. He had a great knack for solving problems. He enjoyed life by...
John P. Tremulis
January 6, 2023
John P. Tremulis, 89, of Machesney Park, IL passed away at his home on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born September 26, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Mike and Helen (Sheetz) Tremulis. John attended Rockford East High School, graduating in 1951. He went on to Northern Illinois University and proudly served his country in the United States...
Marie E. Caltagerone
January 4, 2023
Marie E. Caltagerone, 81, passed away on January 4th, surrounded by family.
She was born in Rochelle, IL on July 26th, 1941, to Elmer (Sam) and Julia Esposito. She graduated from Rochelle High School and was employed as a typist and administrative assistant. She married Russell Caltagerone on October 1st, 1960, and they celebrated 43 years together. They had four children....
Sara Annette Martorana
January 4, 2023
Sara Annette Martorana, 92, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. She was born September 11, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Alfonso and Josephine (Amore) Nicosia. Sara married Frank T. Martorana in Rockford on July 2, 1949. She worked at Warner Lambert for 21 years until her retirement. She is a lifelong member...
Brandon S. Evans
January 4, 2023
Brandon S. Evans, 28, went on to be with his brother, Brent, on January 4, 2023. Born on October 5, 1994, in Rockford, Illinois son to Scott Evans and Melinda Dugan. When he was younger he enjoyed going on dirt bikes, four wheelers and horses with his father, then later in life he helped work with his father doing odd...
Micaela Serrano
January 3, 2023
Micaela Serrano, 93, of Rockford passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1929, in Mexico City, Mexico.
For many years she worked as a Punch Press Operator. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her husband, Antonio Serrano; children, Maria Larrazabal, Victor Serrano and Miguel Serrano; 6 grandchildren and 8...
Terrence "Terry" R. Pearse
January 2, 2023
Terrence R. “Terry” Pearse passed away January 2, 2023, surrounded by family.
He was born in St. Joseph, MI on December 14, 1960, to Roy J. and Barbara (Jiracek) Pearse. The family moved to Rockford in 1967. Terry graduated from Boylan High School in 1979, received a certificate in Auto Mechanics, an associate degree from Rock Valley College, and in 1990...
Robert "Bob" F. Mancuso
January 2, 2023
Robert (Bob) F. Mancuso, 88, formerly of Rockford, Illinois passed away on January 2, 2023, peacefully.
Bob was born June 13, 1934, the fourth born to Joseph and Lena Mancuso. Bob was preceded in death by his parents: his wife, Anne E. Mancuso; his second born son, Rick Mancuso, (when he was only 20 years old); sister, Phyllis Mirwald; brothers, James...
Werner Anton Banz
January 2, 2023
Werner A. Banz, 95 of Rockford died peacefully at Presence Saint Anne Center in Rockford on January 2, 2023 which would have been his 58th wedding anniversary to his wife, Laraine. Werner was born on September 29, 1927, in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Werner grew up and attended school in Switzerland. During his childhood, the family made many trips back and...
Joseph "Joe" Edward Baran
January 1, 2023
Joseph Edward Baran, 93, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on January 1, 2023. Born in Chicago on October 29, 1929 son to Joseph and Mary (Dolman) Baran, Joe went on to marry the love of his life, Antoinette Trentadue in Chicago, Illinois in 1957. In 1972 he was transferred for work to Rockford, where they established their lives in the...
Ida Jane Johnson
December 31, 2022
Ida Jane Johnson, 92, Rockford, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1930, in Lakeview, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Annie Hoekman. Ida married Donald Johnson in Clinton, WI on August 8, 1952. He passed away on November 16, 2022. She worked at Dyna Corp for many years until...
Lori J. Gassaway
December 30, 2022
Lori Jean Gassaway, 61, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Lori was born in Peoria, IL, on May 19, 1961, daughter of Don and Norma (Schaffner) McWilliams. She graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School, Class of 1979, Chillicothe, IL. Lori then earned her associate degree from Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. She married Darren J. Gassaway...
Louise B. Williamson
December 30, 2022
Louise B. Williamson, 90, of Rockford, was promoted to glory by her Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 14, 1932, in Franklin, Arkansas, the daughter of Maxie and Hattie Cline. She married John (JW) S. Williamson on August 6, 1955, in Blytheville, Arkansas. He preceded her in...
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