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James Leonard Lindstedt
Jan 11, 2024
James Leonard Lindstedt, 82, of Rockford IL., was reunited with his heavenly father on January 11, 2024. He was born July 3, 1941 in Rockford, IL. to Charles and Louise Lindstedt.
Proud member of the West Warrior Class of 1959. Upon graduation James worked for Eagle Foods where he was a meat cutter for over 40+ years and enjoyed his co-workers...
Ruth L. Kinsman
Jan 10, 2024
Ruth L. Kinsman, 102, of Rockford passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. She was born June 15, 1921, daughter of Ella and Wilbur Goninen of Linden Township in Wisconsin. Ruth married Irving W. Kinsman on August 16, 1938 and they enjoyed almost 69 years together before his passing. They had three children, Keith, Linda and Don, eleven grandchildren, as...
Mary Catherine Anderson
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Catherine Anderson, 69, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place. She was born on July 27, 1954, in Butte, MT., the daughter of Ted and Catherine (Shea) Bury. She married Rodger Anderson in Butte in 1973. After moving to Rockford, she worked at several jobs including PNC Bank, Brinks US and finally in the office...
Anne G. Hawkins
Jan 10, 2024
Anne G. Hawkins, 85 (1/2), passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Grant) Giesecke. Anne married Lionel Hawkins Jr. on June 29, 1958 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. She worked as a homemaker. She was an avid New York Times crossword...
John Joseph Adams
Jan 9, 2024
John Joseph Adams, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in his home. He was born on September 19, 1931, the son of Justin and Veronica (Devine) Adams. John married Carol Hocking on February 17, 1951, in Rockford. John was a carpenter, working for Bertel Peterson Plastering in Rockford for many years. He was a member of...
Gloria Ann Darrington
Jan 9, 2024
Gloria Ann Darrington, 82, passed away on January 9, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Rockford.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at North Burritt Cemetery.
Sally M. Gallagher
Jan 6, 2024
Sally M. Gallagher, 85, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Savanna, Illinois on February 3, 1938, daughter to Felipe and Maria (De La Cruz) Ruiz. After coming to Rockford, she married the love of her life, James Gallagher, in April of 1960 and they shared 44 years of marriage before his passing in...
Nanette G. Hendler
Jan 6, 2024
Nanette G. Hendler, age 54, passed away at home on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Nanette was born in the Philippines on April 13, 1969, daughter of Oscar and Emma Geronimo. She married Les Hendler in Chicago on February 14, 1990. Nanette was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand for many years.
She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister,...
Ronald A. Johnsen
Jan 5, 2024
Ronald A. Johnsen. 86, a resident of Janesville, WI, formerly a 42-yr. resident of Rockford, IL, died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born March 6, 1937 in Chicago, son of Roy A. and Laura Karls Johnsen. Ron graduated from Lane Tech in Chicago and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of...
Earlene A. Gradozzi
Jan 5, 2024
Earlene Gradozzi, 82, passed away on January 5, 2024, with her beloved husband holding her hand. Born on January 31, 1941, daughter of Earl and Genevieve (Shepard) Trotter. She graduated from West High in 1959. On July 12, 1960, she married the love of her life, Dominic Gradozzi. Earlene was a modest, loving, giving, and caring person. Her fulfillment came...
Sandra J. Barnum
Jan 5, 2024
Sandy peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, with her children at her side. She is survived by her son, Don Barnum Jr., daughter Shelly Barnum Dilley, grandchildren Rylie Barnum, Ryan Barnum, and T.J. Dilley; sister-in-law Carolyn Barnum; 15 nieces and nephews; and 12 great nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald L....
Edward J. Rudnicki
Jan 4, 2024
Edward J. Rudnicki, Sr., of Rockford, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly reward on January 4, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 23, 1927 to James and Stella (Podsiadly) Rudnicki. The family relocated to northern Wisconsin, starting a dairy farm outside Ojibwa when Ed was in High School. The work ethic that this installed in...
Ellithia Joe King
Jan 4, 2024
Baby Ellithia Joe King was born into heaven on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. How very softly she tiptoed into our world, almost silently. Only a moment she stayed but what an imprint she has left on our hearts. Baby Ellithia was a beautiful baby girl who loved when her daddy sung the baby beluga song to her every morning and...
Phillip "Jack" Schroeder
Jan 4, 2024
Phillip “Jack” Schroeder, age 91, of Rockford, peacefully passed away at home on January 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on August 23, 1932, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Hazel Schroeder. After Jack’s high school graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean War.
On April 28, 1956, Jack married Wanda Wagner in...
Helen Marie Reganti
Jan 3, 2024
Our beloved Helen entered eternal life on January 3, 2024. She was born on November 6, 1922, in Willow Springs Township, Mineral Point, to John and Nellie (Carey) Coogan, the oldest of six children. Graduated from Muldoon High School, Browns Business College, Patricia Stevens Modeling in Chicago, and Rock Valley. She was employed at Barnes Drill. She was Executive Secretary...
Suzanne C. Hottman
Jan 3, 2024
Suzanne Carol Hottman, age 80, of Arlington, TX, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Suzanne was born in Rockford, IL on February 12, 1943, daughter of Byron and Marion (Schrom) Anderson. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1961. Suzanne married Allan F. Hottman on August 19, 1967, in Rockford. She was a longtime member of St. Bernadette Catholic...
Ilean Mae Mcnamara
Jan 2, 2024
Ilean Mae McNamara passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 surrounded by her 2 daughters.
She was born on July 28, 1929 to Ralph and Alma Lind, graduated from East High School in 1947. Ilean married Robert(Bob) McNamara on July 19, 1948 and were married nearly 73 years.
They were blessed with 4 children- John, Monica, Patricia and Michele, 10...
Francesco "Frank" Salamone
Jan 2, 2024
Francesco “Frank” Salamone, 94, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by family.
Frank was born on February 4th, 1929 in Aragona, Sicily, the son of Benny and Antonia (Crimi) Salamone. From a young age, after the death of his mother and as the oldest child, he assumed the role of...
Marilyn "Sally" J. Schrom
Dec 31, 2023
Marilyn “Sally” J. Schrom, 98 a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday December 31, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1925, to Samuel and Vera Key. Sally was a 1943 graduate of East High School. She enjoyed her long tenure at Illinois Bell as an operator,...
Mildred A. Sreenan
Dec 31, 2023
Mildred A. Sreenan (“Millie”) (93) of Rockford, Illinois joined our Lord on the morning of December 31st, 2023. Millie passed in her sleep at her home where family members cared for her. Millie was born September 16th, 1930, in Oregon, Illinois to Lawrence and Mildred Lamm. Millie had two younger sisters, Joanie and Nancy. She graduated from Mt. Morris High...
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