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Catherine "Cathy" Ann Kindstrom
January 5, 2022
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Kindstrom, 70, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born in Rockford, February 10, 1951, the daughter of Harvie and Rose (Lucido) Rodgers. She married Jerry Kindstrom on July 8, 1972, and had two children, Dawn (Paul Brushaber) Kindstrom and David Kindstrom. Dawn has 2 children, Blake and Kaden that Cathy enjoyed spending time with,...
Shirley V. Schlichting
January 5, 2022
Shirley V. Schlichting, 90, Rockford, died peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Born January 6, 1932 in Eagle Bend, MN, daughter of Elmer and Flossie (Taylor) Johnson. Married Ernest Schlichting on March 10, 1951. She worked for Carl Dargene, president of Amerock Corp. for 10 years until Shirley and Ernest founded Schlichting & Sons...
Rita A. Anderson
January 4, 2022
Rita A. Anderson, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away on January 4, 2022, in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, IA to Lumir and Ann (Prokop) Havlik. Rita graduated high school and went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Mt. Mercy College and the University of Iowa. She taught Honors at...
Darlene Purintun
January 4, 2022
Darlene A. Purintun 83, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 30, 1938, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn York. She married Dean Purintun on August 9, 1957. Darlene enjoyed traveling with her children and spending time with her great grandchildren. She was a...
Daniel J. Vanhille
January 4, 2022
Daniel J. Vanhille, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Mercy Hospital of Janesville. He was born February 18, 1948 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Blaine and Patricia (Golden) Vanhille. Dan married Barbara Olson, on May 26, 1978, in Rockford, Illinois. He worked as a financial advisor for many years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Dan...
Scott Kotlienthong
January 4, 2022
Scott Kotlienthong, 40, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on June 10th, 1981 son to Sen and Seng Kotlienthong. Scott was very self-driven, at a young age he found an interest in the mechanics and workings of computers, he taught himself how to do coding, how to build, maintain and fix...
Cindy Dale Sams
January 3, 2022
Cindy Dale Sams, 59, Rockford, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1962, in Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Wilma (Nolan) Parson, Sr. She was a member of Pelley Christian Fellowship Church. Survived by her sons, Michael, Jacob and Austin Redmond; her mother Wilma Parson; her former husband, Joe Redmond; her...
Timmy "Tim" L. Sikes
January 2, 2022
Timmy “Tim” L. Sikes, 51, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. Tim was born December 8, 1970 in Rockford, IL the son to Charles and Diana (Wilson) Sikes. Tim attended Auburn High School graduating in 1989. He married the love of his life, Nikki Wills on November 27, 1993 after meeting at Spectrum Roller Skating Rink. They...
Joanne G. Sullivan
December 31, 2021
Joanne G. Sullivan, 75, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born November 6, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter to Jess and Mary Lantz. Joanne attend Bishop Muldoon High School graduating in 1964. She went on to work as an office manager for B & B Tool Company for many years. Joanne was a dedicated,...
Kenneth "Ken" E. Bouma
December 31, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” E. Bouma, 62, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born October 12, 1959, the son of James and Geraldine (Borcherts) Bouma. Ken attended Auburn High School. Ken went on to own his own plastering company, Ken’s Plastering. Ken was a friend of Bill W. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Shane Bouma;...
Joan E. Halbrader
December 31, 2021
Joan Eileen Halbrader, 71, of Rockford, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving husband. Born June 26, 1950 in Rockford, the daughter of Lee and Mary (Ragalski) Sager. She married David W. Halbrader in Rockford on March 4, 1972. Joan worked for UPS for over 16 years. Joan enjoyed gardening, watching Court TV, but most of all spending...
R. C. Rexroad
December 31, 2021
RC Rexroad, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on December 31, 2021 with his wife by his side. RC was born on July 27, 1936 in Pocahontas, AR to Berry Rexroad and Edna Boyd Rexroad. After his mother’s death, he was raised by his loving stepmother, Ruby Crawford Rexroad. After graduating from Pocahontas, AR High School, he moved to...
Donna S. White
December 30, 2021
Donna S. White, 73, passed away in her home in Rockford, Illinois on December 30, 2021. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 16, 1949 daughter to Otis and Olar Lee (Carpenter) Craig. A 1967 graduate of Brookland High School in Arkansas, within that same year Donna moved to Rockford, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Alfred White, on...
Star M. Bouma
December 29, 2021
Star M. Bouma, 40, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021 in her home. Born December 13, 1981 in Rockford, the daughter of Brian and Dawn (Wilson) Bouma. She graduated from Auburn High School, class of 2000. She work as a Certified Nursing Assistant for local nursing homes in the area. Most recently, Symphony of Maple Crest in...
Johann M. Dalsanto
December 28, 2021
Johann M. DalSanto joined her family in Heaven, on Tuesday December 28, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 5, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Connie, (Tabone) Colombo. She attended West High School, where she met her sweetheart, Frank DalSanto, and married him September 9, 1950, and together they had five children....
Cheyenne Lynn White
December 27, 2021
Cheyenne Lynn White, 21, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born July 3, 2000, in Rockford, the daughter of Jason and Christy (Salyer) Pope. Cheyenne worked at Pierce Distribution. She enjoyed listening to music, taking family vacations, and she especially enjoyed summer weekends at Timberlake Campground and Resort and also enjoyed eating authentic tacos. Cheyenne loved her...
Peggy D. Brown
December 25, 2021
Peggy D. Brown, 68, Rockford, IL, passed away on December 25, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1953, in Paragould, AR, the daughter of Billy and Mattie (Ezell) Hicks. Peggy married Kenneth Brown on June 19, 1971 in Rockford, IL. She was a woman of faith and a long-time member of Lincoln Wood Baptist Church. Peggy earned an Associate’s...
Lois E. Jardeen
December 25, 2021
Lois E. Jardeen, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born March 13, 1936 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Antone and Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. Lois married the love of her life, Harvey Jardeen in October of 1962 and they had three sons, Brad, Randy and Gary. Lois worked for Arachnid as an assembler. She...
Rayford E. Nelson
December 24, 2021
Rayford E. Nelson Sr., 74 of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his beloved family in his home on December 24, 2021. Born in Columbia, Louisiana on August 20, 1947 son to Richard and Johnnie (Tuggle) Nelson. A 1966 graduate of Union Central High School Rayford went on to move to Rockford, Illinois and became employed to Dean Foods. He married...
Carol L. Gerard
December 24, 2021
Carol L. Gerard, 77, of Loves Park, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 following a brief illness. To honor Carol's wishes, no public services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton. Ave. Rockford, IL 61109. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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