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Clarice Ann Lewandowski
November 1, 2022
Clarice Ann Lewandowski, 91, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on November 1, 2022. Born in Ord, Nebraska on August 29, 1931, she was the daughter of Chester and Anna (Mogensen) Kirby. Clarice married the love of her life, Ernest Lewandowski on January 30, 1954 in Grand Island, Nebraska. She retired from Chrysler in Belvidere after 22 years. A long-time member...
Lynn E. Howard
October 31, 2022
Lynn E. Howard, 83, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 14, 1939, in Loves Park, the son of Leon and Marie (Powers) Howard. Lynn was a graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1957. He married Marie Padron in Rockford on September 26, 1968. Lynn worked for the United...
Roberta "Bobbie" S. Sandine
October 31, 2022
Roberta Sophie Sandine (Bobbie), 74, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from natural causes around 7:40 pm on Monday, October 31, 2022 while at home.
Bobbie was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 9, 1948 to Marvin and Sophie Davis. She spent most of her professional life working in billing at Hamilton-Sundstrand from which she retired in 2019. After her retirement, she...
Michael J. Callea
October 30, 2022
Michael J. Callea, 91, supported by the prayers of his family, friends, and many others, peacefully passed from this world on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in his home in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Rockford on April 11, 1931, the son of Frank and Digna (Licata) Callea.
He graduated from Rockford West High School in 1948. He proudly served his...
Dale M. Dunnigan
October 29, 2022
Dale M. Dunnigan, age 73, died on October 29, 2022.
Dale is survived by her son, Guy M. Hagen, of Monument, Colorado and brother, Russel Emery of Mauston, Wisconsin. Her parents were Doris and Russel (Butch) Emery of Mauston, Wisconsin. She was close to many other family members including Betty Grainger and Linda Churchill of Wisconsin.
A funeral will be held Saturday,...
John "Jack" L. Ketcham
October 29, 2022
John (Jack) Ketcham, 95, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born May 30, 1927 in La Plata, MO to Frank and Florence Ketcham. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Phyllis, daughter Sharon (Carl) Cacciatore, son John (Susan) Ketcham, grandchildren Jared (Ciara) Cacciatore, Callie Dixon, Luke (Kaela) Ketcham, Sarah (Travis) Applegate, great-grandchildren...
Jean Roloff
October 28, 2022
Jean Roloff, age 90, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022. She married Edward Roloff on June 24, 1950. They raised and are survived by three loving children: Sharon Starbuck, Donald (Denise) Roloff and Ronald (Angie) Roloff. She lived the majority of her life in Rockford and was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. In...
Carrell Ray Marshall
October 28, 2022
Carrell Ray Marshall, 87, passed away at home on October 28, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1935 in Hoopston, IL. He married Ann Lisabeth Kasper on November 3, 1956. Carrell was preceded in death by his wife Ann; parents, Abner Ray and Helen Catherine (Carrell) Marshall and brother, William Eugene Marshall. He leaves behind 4 children, and numerous...
Charles "Chuck" Richard Poffenbaugh
October 27, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Richard Poffenbaugh, 85, Rockford, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Charles Wesley and Marion Kathryn (Kerwin) Poffenbaugh. He received a master's degree in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Chuck married Carolyn Culbertson on November 9, 1963, in...
John J. Johnsen Jr.
October 26, 2022
John J. Johnsen Jr., “The Captain” (74), of Rockton, IL passed away on October 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1948, in Moline IL, the son of John J. and Helen (Rohrer) Johnsen Sr..
John was a proud E-Rab, graduating in 1967. He served his country in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Decatur...
Judith L. Schmitt
October 23, 2022
Judy was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1942, the seventh of twelve children to Elmer and Mildred Bea. Judy’s family moved to Rockford when she was very young. Judy graduated from Bishop Muldoon in 1960. Later she moved to California where she met Norbert. After only 6 weeks they married on December 9, 1961 in Vallejo, CA. They enjoyed 60...
Charles L. Jenner
October 22, 2022
Charles "Chuck" L. Jenner, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Oct. 22, 2022, peacefully in his home.
Chuck was born on Dec. 1, 1947, to Karl and Dorothy Jenner of Walnut IL. After graduating from high school in 1966 he joined the US Navy. He served on the USS Forrestal during the Vietnam War. After serving 4 years in the...
Sylvia Ann Ramos
October 22, 2022
Sylvia Ann Ramos, 72, of Rockford, passed away on October 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Lytle, Texas, the daughter of Omero and Manuela (Gamboa) Chapa. She married Enrique Ramos in 1972.
Sylvia was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. She enjoyed going to the casino and...
Reverend Salvatore J. Guagliardo
October 21, 2022
Reverend Salvatore J. Guagliardo died on Friday, October 21, 2022 at St. Anne Place in Rockford, where he was a resident.
Father was born on May 4, 1929 in Rockford, IL, to Margaret and Vincent Guagliardo. Father Guagliardo attended the University of Illinois, Normal, IL (1951-52). He then attended St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA (1952-55). Father then attended St. Mary Seminary,...
Barbara M. Carlson
October 21, 2022
Barbara Carlson, age 88, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Salt Lake City, UT passed away on October 21, 2022.
Born September 3, 1934, in Rockford, and named Barbara Mary Gridley, she was the daughter of Everett and Mary (Cole) Gridley. She attended Rockford West High School. Barbara moved to Salt Lake City and lived independently for many years, working for Mountain...
Mary C. Thomas
October 20, 2022
Mary C. Thomas, 92, of Rockford, passed away on October 20, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of James E. and Catherine M. (Furlong) Davy. She graduated from Trinity High School, class of 1948, then attended Mundelein College earning her bachelor’s degree in Speech. She married John F. Thomas in Berwyn, IL, on June...
Lyle A. Bleile
October 20, 2022
Lyle A. Bleile, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2022.
Lyle was born in Balltown, Iowa on July 23, 1933, son of Alfred N. and Lucille M. (Mesch) Bleile. He married Valia M. (Pro) Bleile on January 12, 1957. Lyle was employed for Amerock cabinet hardware manufacturing for 51 years until his retirement. He was very dedicated to...
Donald E. Wallgren
October 18, 2022
Donald Elmer Wallgren, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, with family at his side.
He was born January 26, 1931, in Rockford to C. Elmer and Anna Wallgren. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, and eventually attended Rock Valley College, earning a two-year degree in electrical engineering. He married Maryella (Elsie) Wallgren on December 26, 1954.
Don repaired household...
James K. Buchanan
October 17, 2022
James K. Buchanan passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in Rockford. Born December 7, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to James D. Buchanan and Mary Helen King Buchanan. Jim joined the United State Airforce serving 4 years active duty and 4 as a reservist. He attended Purdue University majoring in Electrical Engineering. Jim married Judith (Hampton) Buchanan on July 2, 1960....
Pauline "Polly" Cicero
October 17, 2022
PAULINE (PHILIPPI) CICERO 1925 - 2022
Pauline "Polly" Cicero, 97, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2022. Born June 11, 1925 in Casey, IL, the daughter of Charles and Lydia (Short) Philippi. She was Valedictorian of her high school class of '43 and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in 1947. Also in 1947,...
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