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Ida M. Haring
May 6, 2021
Ida Haring 86 of Rockford passed away Thursday May 6th, 2021. She was born March 26th, 1935 in Hildreth, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Emma (Custer) Schurman. She married Jerome G. Haring in Franklin, Nebraska and later moved to Rockford. After raising her family she worked for Kelly Williamson Co for 25 years. Survivors include daughter Vicki (Robert) Graulich,...
Robert "Bob" E. Ash
May 5, 2021
Robert E. Ash “Bob” died May 5, 2021. He was 86 years old. He has been a resident of Rockford, Illinois since June, 1984. Bob Ash was born October 26, 1934 at West Union, Iowa, the first child of Robert Lincoln Ash and Edna (Olesen) Ash Hassler. He graduated from Oelwein High School (Iowa) in 1953. He participated in football,...
Victor Hugo Tewes
May 5, 2021
Vic was a lanky, big-boned guy who rode a motorcycle in his youth wearing a black leather jacket. He worked on all types of engines, including airplane engines, which he began while in the army and continued throughout his career. He was also a quiet, thoughtful man who led by example. Throughout his life his actions matched his character of...
Stephen "Steve" J. Archer
May 5, 2021
Stephen “Steve” James Archer, 73, Chana, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born July 22, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Richard and LaVon (Nyght) Archer. Steve was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1965 and veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam era. He married Margaret Monaco in Rockford on...
William A. Smith
May 3, 2021
William A. Smith, 59, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021. Born on September 5, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois son to Alex and Violet (Lundgren) Smith. He graduated from Hononegah High School and went on to work at a few places before settling at Sems and Specials Inc. until retirement. He enjoyed traveling to Hannibal, Missouri, the Wisconsin Dells, but...
Pamela J. Delong
May 3, 2021
Pamela J. DeLong, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Pam was born December 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter to Joseph and Shirley (Roach) Clingenpeel. Pam married Steven DeLong on September 23, 1995. Pam was a devoted wife and mother, family was everything to her. She was a hero to her family and taught them...
Harry Lowe
May 3, 2021
Harry L. Lowe, 80 of Rockford, IL. passed away on Monday, May 03, 2021. He was born in Tazewell, TN., on September 18, 1940, the son of Robert and Bonnie (Trent) Lowe. Harry, (A.K.A. "Hacksaw") loved the Lord and was affiliated with Lincolnwood Baptist Church in Rockford. He was a humble man with a huge heart whom was always happiest...
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr.
May 2, 2021
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr., 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away at home unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Raymond was born in Chicago, IL on January 25, 1938, the son of Raymond and Lillian (Beskow) Bunk, Sr. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford and married Carol McDonnell there on October 21, 1961. Raymond’s entire career...
Roseann L. Cimino
May 2, 2021
RoseAnn Cimino, 79, of Rockford passed away May 2, 2021 in her son, Patrick’s home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 2, 1942 in Trieste, Italy the daughter of Giovanni and Albina Arpini. RoseAnn, her three sisters and her father traveled to America in 1953 in search of a better life for their family. Her mother made that...
Erin Bueschel
May 2, 2021
Erin Christine Barch Bueschel, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 2, 2021 after a 24 year long battle with cancer. She was born in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan on July 14, 1952, the daughter of Kathleen Muldoon Barch and Chester Barch. The third of four children, Erin (or Chrissy as she was known as a child), started her life...
Robert A. Vigna
May 2, 2021
Robert Anthony “Vigs” Vigna, PhD, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at The Atrium surrounded by his loving wife Kathy after a long eight year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Anthony F. and Rose C. (Piscitello) Vigna. He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute in Rochester New...
Bernard R. Kemnetz
April 30, 2021
Bernard R. Kemnetz, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home in Machesney Park, Illinois. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 5, 1943, the son of Raymond and Annette Kemnetz. He proudly served as Corporal in the Marines, and worked at Rockford Burrall Machine Company for the past 25 years. He is survived by those who loved...
Joanne C. Kelly
April 30, 2021
Joanne Cardon Kelly, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born November 3, 1929 in Dormont, PA, daughter of James Louis and Ethel (Shade) Cardon. Joanne graduated from St. Francis High School in Clearfield, Pennsylvania in 1948 and with honors from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1952. During her internship at Hines...
Betty J. Wandell
April 30, 2021
Betty J. Wandell, age 86, passed away the morning of April 30, 2021. Betty was born on March 24, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana. Married Robert M. Wandell on January 8, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana. Betty is survived by her husband of 66 years Robert M. Wandell, 5 children, Barb Wandell, Robert A. (Lorelle) Wandell, Beth (John) Hallstrom, Brian...
Mallory Jane Sanchez
April 29, 2021
Mallory Jane Sanchez, daughter of Megan Gorham and Matthew Sanchez entered this world for a few hours on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 dealing with complications of Trisomy 18, and miraculously fought to live longer than anyone expected. She was beautifully fragile; looking like a combination of her parents with lots of hair and a will to live. She is survived...
Pauline L. Panozzo
April 28, 2021
Pauline L. Panozzo, 86, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born January 5, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Fortunato and Domenica “Minnie” (Innanti) DeGrandis. She married Gino L. Panozzo in Rockford on October 6, 1954. He passed away on July 24, 2000. Pauline was an operator at Illinois Bell Telephone in Rockford for over 30 years....
Eduardo Cabello Jr.
April 28, 2021
Eduardo Cabello Jr., 80, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Eduardo was born in Laredo, TX on September 4, 1940, son of Eduardo Cabello Sr. and Francisca (Gonzalez) Cabello. He is survived by his loving wife, Socorro (Acosta) Cabello; dear children, Eduardo Cabello III, Corinna Limberg, Rick Cabello, Robert (Sue) Cabello, Stacey (Matt) Ciembronowicz, Roy Paulson...
David Wheatcroft Hinde
April 27, 2021
David Wheatcroft Hinde After a short bout with cancer, David Wheatcroft Hinde has died at the age of 85. Born in Moline, Illinois to Margaret (née Shank) and Wilfrid Hinde, Dave attended Moline High School, graduating in 1953 as a National Honor Society member. He was president of the Camera Club, thus beginning his infatuation with nature photography. He played...
Sherie S. Kidd
April 27, 2021
Sherie S. Kidd, 65, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away on April 27, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1956 in Waco, Texas to Ernest and Eleanor (Farr) Kidd. Sherie spent most of her life in Waco, Texas. She graduated from University High School and then went on to McLennan Community College where she earned...
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