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Jared K. Romine
September 10, 2020
Jared K. Romine, 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born in Rockford, IL on June 5th, 1986 to Keith and Cheryl (Smith) Romine. Jared graduated from Western Illinois University and later returned to school to pursue his “true calling”. He graduated from Rockford University with a degree in physical education. Jared was...
Verna J. Clark
September 8, 2020
Verna Josephine Clark, 94, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020. Verna was born on February 24, 1926, to Edward D. and Beatrice B. (Anderson) Mulligan in Chicago, IL. Verna married her sweetheart Jimmie E. Clark on April 18, 1948, in Monroe, WI. Jimmie and Verna founded Rockford Secondaries in 1983. In her younger years Verna was...
Janice Katherine Costello
September 7, 2020
Janice Katherine Costello, age 78, died of natural causes in Rockford, IL, on Monday, September 7, 2020. Janice lived a fulfilling life as a mother, wife, and sister. She was born and raised in Rockford, and was a graduate of East High School. She loved spending time with her family, reading, and music. Janice is survived by her husband, Mike;...
Theresa M. Laloggia
September 4, 2020
Theresa Marie LaLoggia, 92, entered the gates of Heaven on September 4, 2020. Born June 4, 1928 to Rosario and Lillian (Rotello) Parlapiano, she was a lifelong Rockford resident until in her 80’s when she moved to Belvidere and cried because her city began with a B instead of an R. Theresa was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...
Michael "Mike" Z. Dohm
September 4, 2020
Michael “Mike” Z. Dohm, 66, passed away on September 4, 2020. Born on September 3, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI, son to Jerome and Lou Ann (Recker) Dohm. A graduate of Boylan High School, Mike went on to Marquette University and received a Bachelors in Accounting. He then moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he owned The Great Frame Up and started...
Betty P. Spain
September 3, 2020
Betty Pearl Spain, 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Hoxie, AR, the daughter of Dee and Pearl (Gates) Ball. Betty loved going to the casinos and was an avid Cubs fan. She enjoyed sewing and gifting people with her work. Betty’s favorite book was the bible and was proud...
Marilyn Lucile Lyle
September 3, 2020
Marilyn L. Lyle, 87 of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born in Rockford, IL on October 18, 1932 to Homer and Lucille (Mechling) Hoffman. Marilyn was a stay at home mother who volunteered her time to give tours at the Chrysler Assembly Plant, where her husband, Edward, worked. They both were motorcycle enthusiasts and belonged...
Marguerite "Peggy" H. Day
September 1, 2020
Marguerite “Peggy” H. Day, 65, Rockton, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, in her home. She was born April 20, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of F. Mark and Dolores (Thornton) Day. Peggy was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School. She worked as a warehouse technician at Owens-Corning for many years. She was a past member of St. Bernadette...
John Eric Pritz
September 1, 2020
John Eric Pritz, age 94, of Rockford, Illinois and Neshkoro, Wisconsin, died at 7:15 a.m. on September 1, 2020, at his home at Morning Star Village after an extended illness. A lifelong Rockford resident, John was born on October 17, 1925 in Rockford, the son of Eric M. and Marie (Devine) Pritz. He attended St. James School, Jackson School and...
Donald "Don" L. Davis
September 1, 2020
Donald L. Davis, 73, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Born on October 28, 1946 in Pasadena, California, he was son to Richard and Marjorie (Fell) Davis. Don grew up in Oconomowoc, WI and graduated from University of Wisconsin, Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1969. He worked at Woodward Governor, Warner Electric,...
Marian Alongi
September 1, 2020
Marian Alongi, 90, Rochelle, passed away on September 1, 2020, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Marian was born on September 9, 1929, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Frank and Margaret (Craft) Parker. Marian grew up in Chrisman, Illinois. In 1950 she graduated from Lakeview Hospital Nursing in Danville, Illinois, receiving her RN diploma. After graduating from nursing school she...
E. Donald Van Den Broeke
August 31, 2020
E. Donald Van Den Broeke, 92, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at Independence Village. He was born October 7, 1927, in Green Valley, MN, the son of John and Aldea (Dandurand) Van Den Broeke. Don was a veteran serving in the Navy during WWII. He married Jeanette M. Stickley on November 29, 1952, in Owatonna, MN. Don worked...
Susan K. Pearson
August 30, 2020
Susan K. Pearson, 73, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 30. She was born in Rockford, IL on December 18, 1946 to Francis J. and Marilyn (Andrews) Amundsen. Susan was a graduate of Auburn High School and earned her RN degree from the Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a Certified Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist and worked for 29...
Jo Ann Reichenbach
August 30, 2020
Jo Ann Reichenbach, 82 of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 31. She was born in Dixon, IL on January 27, 1938 to Rudolph and Jeanette (Stralow) Wells. Jo Ann was a long time member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. She loved to spend time with her family. Jo Ann was a Realtor with Gambino Realtors for many years....
Elizabeth Anne Marth
August 29, 2020
Elizabeth Anne Marth, 73, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born April 29, 1947 in Manchester, England the daughter of Albert E. and Joan (Noke) Shepherd. Anne married David Marth on October 5, 1982. Anne was a vibrant, eloquent woman who was involved in many social aspects. She was a mama bear to many, greeting...
Violet E. Devlieger
August 29, 2020
Violet E. DeVlieger, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 after long illness. Violet was born to Carl and Perpetua (Betty Pfluger) Vollmer on November 14, 1934 in Bloomer, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Muldoon High School in 1952. She married Maurice DeVlieger on July 30, 1955. Maury and Violet celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary...
Janet J. Benjamin
August 29, 2020
Janet J. Benjamin, 84, of Rockford, passed away August 29, 2020 at Crimson Pointe. Born January 3, 1936 in Rockford, the daughter of George J. & Wanda L. (Kazmierski) Stevenson. Her father died in 1942. Her mother then married Matthew P. Lachowicz in 1947. Janet graduated from Rockford East High School class of 1953. She then worked for Barber Colman...
Joseph Frank Trapani
August 29, 2020
Joseph Frank Trapani, 79, passed away on August 29, 2020 due to complications from a stroke. He was born September 22, 1940 in Rockford to Joseph J. and Catherine F. (Licari) Trapani. He was a lifelong Rockford resident and attended St. Peter, Jackson and Lincoln schools. He graduated from East High School in 1959. He met Martha Tippy on a...
Philip "Phil" Foti
August 28, 2020
Philip “Phil” Foti, 89, of Rockford, passed away at home on Friday, August 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born November 7, 1930 in Sambuca, Sicily, son of Giovanni and Angela (Maggio) Foti. He attended school and was a Sergeant in the Italian Army. Shortly after he returned from duty, he married Antonina “Nina” Marie Guasto on...
Ted (Theodore) S. Fields
August 27, 2020
Ted (Theodore) S. Fields, 42, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital. Ted was born a twin on December 16, 1977, son of David and Judi (Anderson) Fields at Milwaukee County General Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI. He worked 20 years in several different establishments. Ted was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was...
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