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Patrick G. Richardson
December 3, 2022
As the sun rose on the morning of December 3rd, Patrick Richardson began the next phase of his adventure after passing away suddenly at the age of 65.
On the subject of adventures, Pat had no shortage of those in his 65 years. He was just as at home on his Harley Davidson, as he was holding his Yorkshire Terrier, Rocky,...
James "Jim" Camatti
December 2, 2022
James (Jim) Camatti, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, December 2. 2022. He was born on May 25, 1951, in LaSalle, IL, the son of Glenn and Dorothy (Pirch) Camatti.
Jim served his country in the United States Army in Viet Nam. He worked as a plant manager and engineer in manufacturing at PGI Mfg. LLC. In 1988, Jim...
Marilyn J. Gunther
December 2, 2022
Marilyn J. Gunther, 93, of Roscoe, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. She was born on September 7, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Philip and Lillian (Thompson) Gunther. She worked as an insurance claims adjuster at State Farm for 25 years before retiring in 1994. Marilyn enjoyed gardening and bird watching.
Marilyn is survived...
Nellie E. Dorsey
December 1, 2022
Nellie E. Dorsey, 83, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Grand Regency Assisted Living of Rockford. She was born June 1, 1939, in Eldorado, Arkansas, the daughter of Alvin Richard and Bessie (Jones) Meeks. Nellie moved to Rockford and attended Rockford West High School. She married Michael Phillips and moved to Waukegan where Michael was serving in the...
Robert R. Devore
December 1, 2022
Robert Ray Devore, 85, of Davis, IL passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Robert was born in Lower Turkeyfoot Twp., Somerset County, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1937, son of William Charles Mervin Devore and Helen Lucille (Bruck) Devore. He graduated from Hyndman Londonderry High School in 1954. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954-1958. He...
Oscar Gonzalez "Apango"
November 30, 2022
Oscar Gonzalez “Apango”, age 72, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Oscar was born in Cd. Guzman, Jalisco, Mexico on September 1, 1950, son of Enrique Gonzalez and Maria Guadalupe Almaraz. After moving to the United States, Oscar became a proud member of the Local 13 Carpenter’s Union of Chicago for 35 dedicated years. He married his loving...
Shirley L. Faerber
November 30, 2022
Shirley L. Faerber, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1929, in Oglesby, IL, the daughter of James and Elsie (Mormon) Scalarini.
Shirley married Richard L Faerber in 1951 in LaSalle, IL. After moving to Rockford, they became active members of Tabor Lutheran Church. Avid golfer, she had 2 hole- in-ones and...
Opal L. Field
November 30, 2022
Opal L. Field, 91, passed away in Rockford, Illinois, on November 30, 2022. Born in Leslie, South Dakota, on December 15, 1930, daughter to Fred and Viola (Seymour) Breezley. She married the love of her life, Marshall Field Jr., in Markville, Minnesota, on July 1, 1950, and they were married for 63 years before his passing in 2013. In their...
Dawn M. Bouma
November 29, 2022
Dawn M. Bouma, 65, of Rockford, Il passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born May 31, 1957, in Rockford, IL the daughter of Mortimer and Doris (Divan) Wilson. Dawn attended Rockford West High School. Dawn married the love of her life, Brian Bouma, on June 11, 1977. Dawn was a devoted wife and mother to her daughter, Star....
Kirby J. Knutson
November 29, 2022
Kirby J. Knutson, 82, of Cherry Valley, passed away on November 29, 2022, at home with his wife Margaret Veronica “Ronnie”, of 23 years, at his side. He was born February 3, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Glen and Esther (Mortensen) Knutson. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Western Illinois University. Kirby worked as a...
Don Barnum
November 27, 2022
Donald Lewis Barnum
Don Barnum passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2022, after a long, gallantly fought battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandy Barnum, his son, Don Barnum Jr., daughter Shelly Barnum Dilley, grand children Rylie Barnum, Ryan Barnum and T.J. Dilley; sister Shirley Johnson, sister-in-law Carolyn Barnum, 15 nieces and nephews and...
Helen J. Jarl
November 27, 2022
Helen J. Jarl, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born May 21, 1926, in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Delbert and Sylvia Olmstead. Helen worked as the secretary for plant operations at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for over 35 years. A job she truly enjoyed. Helen was a hard worker and had a generous...
Glenn Olen Patterson
November 27, 2022
Glenn Olen Patterson, 67, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1955, in Austin, TX, the son of James and Frieda (Towns) Patterson. Glenn was a graduate of Rockford East High School. He then received his associate degree from Rock Valley College and his bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. Glenn then continued...
Dennis R. Hanson
November 25, 2022
Dennis R. Hanson, 79, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in his home with his wife by his side. Dennis was born January 15, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois the son of Ingvar and Novella (Carlson) Hanson. Dennis attended Rockford East High School, graduating in 1961. He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College. Dennis...
Liborio "Leo" Ciaccio
November 25, 2022
Beloved husband and father, Liborio “Leo” Ciaccio, 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, after a short illness. Born February 7, 1939, in Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy, the son of Antonino and Maria (Maggio) Ciaccio. Leo immigrated to the United States on his 30th birthday in 1969. Leo married Rose Artale on July 3, 1976. Leo...
Judith Ann Coenen
November 25, 2022
Judith Ann Coenen 71, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2022.
Judith was born November 22, 1951 to Joe & Rosie Thompson of Darlington, Wis.
Judith earned a bachelor’s degree from U.W. Platteville and then went on to receive her master’s degree in Social Work from U.W. Madison in 1980. She married Richard Coenen on June...
David "Dave" Joseph Baudhuin
November 20, 2022
David “Dave” Joseph Baudhuin, 63, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from an aortic aneurysm. He was born January 20, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Annette Baudhuin.
David graduated from Boylan Catholic High School and enlisted in the United Sates Navy. After scoring exceptionally high on his placement tests, he was recruited by the U.S. Naval...
Marie A. Perrecone
November 19, 2022
Marie A. Perrecone 1931 - 2022
Marie A. Perrecone, age 91 of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. She married Sam Perrecone at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rockford on June 26, 1954. Marie graduated from St....
Jack H. Butitta
November 18, 2022
Jack Henry Butitta, 53, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Jack was born in Rockford on May 10, 1969, son of Peter James and Julie Anne (Keideth) Butitta. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1987. Jack worked for many dedicated years in the tile business. He was very involved with N.A. and A.A. over...
Joan A. Vitale
November 18, 2022
Joan A. Vitale, 83, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Joan was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on May 31, 1939, daughter of Harry Jacobs and Gladys Acton. She graduated from Washington High School in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1957, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Joan married Peter...
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