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Joseph "Joe" A. Bortoli
Nov 9, 2020
Joseph “Joe” A. Bortoli, 90, passed away surrounded by loving family November 9, 2020. Born on June 22, 1930 he was son to Martin and Clara (DalSanto) Bortoli. Joe attended West High School, and went on to join the U.S. Army and was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean Conflict. A lifetime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic...
Alvina R. Stickels
Nov 9, 2020
Alvina R. Stickels, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born November 18, 1926 in DeKalb, IL to Walter and Mary (Miller) McAdams. Alvina married Colin Stickels in 1952 and they were married until Colin passed away in 1999. She spent over 26 years working at Sears as an Installation Scheduler. Alvina also volunteered many...
Joseph "Joe" Thomas Bruscato
Nov 8, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Thomas Bruscato, 71, Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, in his home. He was born November 15, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Carl and Irene (LaRosa) Bruscato. Joe was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, class of 1966. Joe served in the Army stationed in Germany. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University...
Roger Allen Houck
Nov 7, 2020
Roger Allen Houck, 69, of Rockford, passed away on November 7, 2020. He was born in Dixon, IL, on November 22, 1950, the pride and joy of Alice Darlene Houck and was quickly embraced by her family as another member of the Woosung Houcks--13 siblings raised by John Henry and Sadie Houck. One of Roger’s biggest sources of pride was...
Thomas "Tom" D. Faeth-Miller
Nov 7, 2020
Thomas “Tom” D. Faeth-Miller, 64, passed away on November 7, 2020 with his loving wife at his side. Born in Galesburg, Illinois he was son to Darrol and Vivian (Cox) Miller. Tom was a wonderful cook and worked in many local restaurants. He then went on to proudly work in the health care field and his last place of employment...
Marie L. Krist
Nov 6, 2020
Marie L. Krist, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Marie was born in La Salle, IL on April 18, 1923, daughter of Xavier and Hattie (Michalak) Washkoviak. She attended Rockford Central High School. Marie married Leonard T. Krist on June 24, 1944 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockford. She was the proud mother of twin...
Frieda L. Mcqueary
Nov 6, 2020
Frieda (Fibrow) Hennessy McQueary, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 with loving family by her side. She was born November 21, 1928 in Pecatonica, IL, daughter of Herman and Alice Fibrow. Frieda graduated from West High School and was employed by Amerock and Wesley Willows. She was an active member of St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in...
Dale R. July
Nov 4, 2020
Dale Russell July, 62, of Rockford lost his fight to COVID November 4, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 22, 1958 in Rockford to Duane and Ruth (Scott) July, and graduated from Guilford High School class of 1976. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Dale married the love of...
William "Bill" Holland Snively
Nov 4, 2020
William “Bill” Holland Snively, 84, of Rockford, passed away November 4th, 2020, at Wesley Willows. He was born November 30, 1935, in Rockford, son of John R. and Mabel Ruth (Holland) Snively. Bill graduated from Rockford West High School, and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado. Following diligent study and forging lifelong friendships, Bill graduated from the...
David A. Habedank
Nov 4, 2020
David A. Habedank, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born August 21, 1949 in Elmhurst, IL to Vivian Habedank Reininger. David proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. He married the love of his life, Linda Prentice on January 24, 1970. David was the co-owner of Triangle Countertops in Loves Park, IL....
Kevin D. Farr
Nov 2, 2020
Kevin D. Farr, 56, passed away surrounded by loving family on November 2, 2020. Born on August 26,1964, he was the son of Dale and Bertha (Neubauer) Farr. A graduate of Auburn High School class of 1983, Kevin went on to pursue his absolute passion, mechanics. He had a love for cars, hot-rods, auto racing, NASCAR, and was very proud...
Norbert M. Valentino
Nov 2, 2020
Norbert Michael Vernard Valentino, 80, of Roscoe, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL on February 29th, 1940 to Marco and Helen Valentino. He has two sisters Yolando Cohen (Harvey Cohen) and Gloria Arrison (Edward Arrison). Norbert attended school at St. Juliana’s parish in Park Ridge, IL, and Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL. He...
John "Jack" M. Mann
Oct 31, 2020
John “Jack” M. Mann, 85 of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Jack was born in Du Quoin, IL on November 11, 1934 to George J. and Rose C. (Schneider) Mann of Pinckneyville, IL. Jack married Bonnie L. Milne on April 25, 1962. Jack was a graduate of Pinckneyville Community High School, and a veteran of the United...
Stanley "Joe" J. Graves
Oct 31, 2020
Stanley “Joe” Graves, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Memorials may be made in Joe's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
Rocco P. Pravidica
Oct 30, 2020
Rocco P. Pravidica, 99, passed away on October 30, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Born September 22, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa he was son to John and Elizabeth (Sacco). He also had three siblings, Elizabeth, John and Charlie. A 1939 graduate of Centerville High School, he spent some time at Indian Hills Community College before joining the US Army. Rocco...
Richard "Dick" E. Murphy
Oct 29, 2020
Richard E. Murphy (Dick) 87, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born May 26, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Edward H. and Florence (Johnson) Murphy. Dick attended St. Thomas Catholic High School graduating in 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953–1957. He married the love of...
Phyllis R. Montalbano
Oct 29, 2020
Phyllis R. Montalbano, 89, Rockford, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born on February 13, 1931 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Angelo and Carmella (Greco) LaFasto. Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1953, she married Joseph Montalbano. Phyllis enjoyed cooking for her family and loved...
Sandra K. Kiesling
Oct 28, 2020
Sandra Kay Kiesling, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Sandy was born in Clinton, IA on May 2, 1943, daughter of Frederick and Pauline (Peterson) Hinerichsen. She married Ronald L. Kiesling on March 5, 1960 in Rockford. Sandy volunteered much of her time with OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in the gift shop and later in...
Sara A. Reynolds
Oct 28, 2020
Sara Reynolds 97, of Rockford passed away on October 28, 2020. Born October, 14, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter to Peter and Gaetana (Salerno) Capace. A 1942 graduate of West High School. Sara married Thomas J. Reynolds Jr. on December 2, 1943. She worked for 15 years as a blue print operator for Atwood Vacuum Machine Company. Sara was an...
Alaina Sierra Marie Hearns
Oct 28, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby girl Alaina. Some people only dream of angels we held one in our arms. Born nearly fifteen weeks early and weighing 1lb, 1oz. Alaina was still able to grip her mother’s fingers and respond to her father’s voice during her brief stay on earth. She...
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