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Andrew "Andy" S. Lebrecht
April 27, 2022
Andrew “Andy” S. Lebrecht, 28, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2022. Born in McHenry, Illinois on May 20, 1993, one of 13 children to James and Lisa (Sampson) Lebrecht. After graduating high school Andy got married and became the proud father of Andrew “Little Drew” Jr. He went on to become state certified in lead...
Marilyn Krueger
April 27, 2022
Marilyn Krueger, nee Prost, age 94, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, entered eternal life on April 27, 2022. She was born in Chicago to Bernard “Barney” and Frances (Redmond) Prost on April 18, 1928 and was raised in Cicero, IL. She graduated from Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic School and J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero and entered the work...
Robert L. Moore
April 26, 2022
Robert “Bob” L. Moore, 78, passed away on April 26, 2022 in Belvidere, Illinois. Born on October 8, 1943 in Chaffee, Missouri, son to Raymond and Zella (Foster) Moore. Bob worked at Wauconda Tool & Engineering LLC in Algonquin, Illinois until retiring as a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed watching CNN, traveling, but most importantly he adored spending...
Kim M. Mcveigh
April 25, 2022
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm, at Willwood Burial Park, 7000 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Linda S. Crooks
April 22, 2022
Linda Sue Crooks, 76, of Rockford passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the home. Born December 20, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of Ray and Jane (Covert) Ross. Married Richard Crooks on June 3, 1966. Survived by husband Richard, daughters Kelly Champion and Molly Crooks, granddaughter Jacey Nausner and sister Ellen Oliver, all of Rockford and grandson Zachary...
Joan C. Lazzerini
April 22, 2022
Joan C. Lazzerini, 87, lifelong Rockford resident, daughter of the original Sunny Boy Bakery owners, died on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born January 8, 1935, a date she proudly shared with Elvis Presley, daughter of Joseph and Rose (Lambert) Potenziani. Graduated in upper third of her class from West High School, class of 1953 where she formed special lifelong friendships....
Mary Osborne
April 22, 2022
Mary Osborne, 93, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO with her family at her side. She was born in Rockford, IL on January 2, 1929, the daughter of Horace and Annie (Brooksbank) Wainwright. She married Charles R. “Randy” Osborne on November 2, 1947. Randy and Mary lived in Rockford where...
Jean M. Walter
April 21, 2022
Jean M. Walter, 73, of Belvidere, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on April 21, 2022. She was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 26, 1948, the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (Weber) Horner. Jean married her sweetheart, Frank Walter, on June 30, 1972 in Southern California. For many years, Jean worked with Glendale Federal Savings and...
Nancy J. Korlesky
April 21, 2022
Nancy J. Korlesky, age 91, Rockford, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. She was born December 31, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Minnie Drager. As a young girl, Nancy moved with her family to Oshkosh where she attended St John’s Catholic School and Oshkosh High School. In 1952, Nancy graduated from Mount...
Cynthia "Cindy" K. Lundberg
April 20, 2022
Cynthia (Cindy) K Lundberg, 70 of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1951 in Rockford, the daughter of Jerry and Arlene Koch. She married Russell Lundberg on June 16, 1973 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University and her Master’s degree in education at Rockford University. She...
Dianne L. Harrington
April 19, 2022
Dianne L. Harrington, 75, Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1946, in Kewanee, the daughter of John and Ruth (Pierson) Hanley. She married Warren F. Harrington, Jr. in California on September 5, 1970. He passed away on November 14, 2014. Dianne was an active...
Patricia L. Cardenas
April 18, 2022
Patricia Lynn Cardenas, 65 of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Patricia was born in Rockford on August 10, 1956, daughter of Arthur E. and Janet Brazel. She attended St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford. Patricia enjoyed listening to music, dancing and she loved singing karaoke of all music genres. Most of all, she cherished her time...
Barton J. Thorvalson
April 16, 2022
Barton Jon Thorvalson died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born May 5, 1943 to Orrin and Violet Thorvalson of New Milford, IL and resided most of his life there. He attended Rockford Public Schools and served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. Although Bart worked at various locations over his lifetime, his undying...
Ruben E. Vidal
April 16, 2022
Ruben E. Vidal, 52, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, April 16th, 2022 in his home. He was born on June 12th, 1969 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Jose Vidal and Ilda (Esparza) Vidal. Ruben married his sweetheart Tracy Dittbenner in Rockford on March 5th, 1999. He was an assembly worker at Chrysler for over 10 years. Ruben loved to...
Gerald "Jerry" Bea
April 15, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Bea, 88, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1933, the second of twelve children to Elmer and Mildred Bea. When Jerry was young, he and his family moved to Rockford and Jerry graduated from East High School in 1951. Not long after Jerry served in the Army as...
Gary R. Cain
April 14, 2022
Gary Raymond Cain was born in November of 1957, in Rockford, Illinois. Gary passed on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 64, due to cancer. During his passing, he was surrounded by his wife and children. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, our dad managed his illness with courage, grace, and strength. He wanted to...
Martha W. Taxon Mott "Bitsy"
April 14, 2022
Martha W. Taxon Mott, “Bitsy”, was born May 28, 1944, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Shortly after birth she was chosen to be a truly loved daughter by Philip L. and Genevieve Taxon. Her daughter and dearest friend had the honor of being by her side as she joined her husband and son, in heaven, on April 14,...
John L. Mcgovern
April 13, 2022
John L. McGovern, 68, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Rockford on March 7, 1954 son to Robert and Irene (Scanlan) McGovern. John got his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at Northern Illinois University. As a person who loved to research, it was only fitting that he worked as a chemist at The...
Maria L. Garcia
April 13, 2022
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Maria L Garcia, loving Grandmother and Mother of two, made her transition to be with the lord at the age of 89 after a long battle with cancer. She was a devout Catholic with a remarkable faith. She never stopped fighting, no matter how sick she was, she was always determined to enjoy life. Through...
Catherine Marie O'Leary
April 13, 2022
Catherine Marie O’Leary, nee Duffy, 85, Park Ridge, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born November 30, 1936, in Joliet, the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Madeleine (Dailey) Duffy. Beloved wife of the late George Edward O’Leary Jr. whom she married on June 10, 1961. Survived by her children, George E....
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