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Lillian D. Hagen
Mar 14, 2020
Lillian D. Hagen, 90, passed away March 14, 2020. Born in Rockford Illinois on December 1, 1929 daughter to Walfred and Vera (Amloh) Johnson. She graduated from East High School in 1947 and attended St. Anthony Nursing School graduating in 1950. Later that year she went on to marry the love of her life, Arnold Hagen in Rockford. Lillian enjoyed...
Edward J. Franiak
Mar 14, 2020
Edward J. Franiak, 91, of Rockford, IL was called home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 15, 1929 to John and Sophie (Kubasiak) Franiak. Edward proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during the Korean War. He married the love of his life Kathleen Block on October 15, 1955 at St....
Eleanor M. Huetson
Mar 14, 2020
Eleanor M. Huetson 103 years, a resident of Rockford, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Born July 10, 1916 in Chicago the daughter of Harry and Anna (Beausejour} Fuellgraff. Married Walter A. Huetson in Chicago on June 29, 1940. She was an artist and photographer who also wrote and illustrated books for her grandchildren. Eleanor and Walt were charter members...
Josephine M. Vascellaro Caruana
Mar 14, 2020
Josephine Marie Vascellaro Caruana, 97, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in her home at Crimson Pointe Assisted Living. Born February 10, 1923, daughter of Frank and Angela Armato Vascellaro. Married Angelo L. Caruana on July 3, 1941 in Chicago. She owned and operated a hair salon in her home for over 30 years. Josephine was a...
David W. Ross
Mar 10, 2020
David W. Ross, 77, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2020. Born on April 2, 1942 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Albert and Esther (Mennenga) Ross. Survived by Ruth, his wife of 56 years; son, Vince Ross; daughter, Val (Verne) Sharp; grand-daughters, Whitney and Leya Sharp, all of Rockford; sisters, Darlene (Michael) Scott of Machesney Park...
Betty M. Balke
Mar 9, 2020
Betty M. Balke, 94, of Rockford, passed away after complications from a stroke. Born in Larned, Kansas on the family farm to parents John and Emma Meeker on February 19, 1926. Betty was one of ten children. Graduated valedictorian from Rockford Hall Adult High School in 1975. Sales associate at Sears, downtown for 19 years. Housemother at nurses dorm at...
Claude Joseph Simpkins
Mar 8, 2020
Claude Joseph Simpkins, 64, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away March 8, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA January 10, 1956, the son of Cline (Clyde) and Mary Catherine (Richards) Simpkins. Claude was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a coin collector and a history buff, especially interested in the Civil War and Westward expansion. Those who knew...
Anna "Ann" T. Pellegrini
Mar 7, 2020
Anna “Ann” (Frisella) Pellegrini, 95, Madison, Wisconsin passed away March 7, 2020 at All Saints Assisted Living, Madison, WI. Ann was born August 11, 1924 in Rockford, IL to Carmello and Maria (Armato) Frisella. She was baptized and took her first communion at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford and graduated from Rockford West High School. Ann married...
Sophie F. Mccoy
Mar 7, 2020
Sophie Frances McCoy, 101, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Anam Care. Born May 29, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Joseph and Stella (Stepsis) Rozum. Sophie’s family moved to Rockford when she was a young child and she grew up at the family home on 11th Street. She graduated from Morris Kennedy Grade School,...
Bertha E. Edwards
Mar 6, 2020
Bertha E. Edwards, 82, passed away on March 6, 2020. Born March 13, 1937 in Rockford, IL daughter of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. She graduated from West High School in 1955. She retired from Rockford Products in 2000. Bertha took pride in her house, caring for it and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed cooking and listening to...
Michael J. Delany
Mar 5, 2020
Michael J. Delany, 93, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Colleen (Lane), six children, Michael Jr. (Angie Schmidt), Mary, Peter (Heidi Zeker), John, Julie (Bill) Heberer, and Dan (Lynne), twelve grandchildren, including Maggie, Katie & Payton, Erin, Sarah & Will, Ben & Ellie Heberer, Tommy, Charlie, Celia & Gemma,...
Harry J. "Jerry" Nichols
Mar 5, 2020
Harry J. “Jerry” Nichols, 88, of Rockford, died on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with his family by his side. Born October 11, 1931 in Rockford, son of Harry J. and Florence Sundell Nichols, Sr. He graduated from East High School, class of 1949. Married his loving wife, Wilma Martin, on October 25, 1952 in Dubuque, IA. Employed for many years...
Matthew "Matt" J. Erb
Mar 5, 2020
Matthew (Matt) John Erb, 49, Rockford, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020, taking with him the love of all his family. Matt was born on January 15, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to Roger and Joyce (Muldowney) Erb. He moved to Rockford, Illinois in 1974 where he remained a lifelong resident. On June 17, 2000, he married Pamela Borgens in...
Marguerite "Sally" Francis Lamonica
Mar 5, 2020
Marguerite Francis ‘Sally’ LaMonica , 91, of Rockford passed away Mar 5th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago November 5th, 1928, daughter of Douglas & Marguerite Dorothy Hess. Sally graduated Austin High School in 1945. Sally married the love of her life, Mike LaMonica on July 2nd, 1949 in Chicago. Sally’s life took her from Chicago, IL,...
Pamela Kay Smith
Mar 5, 2020
Pamela Kay Smith, 58, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, March 5th, 2020. Born in Rockford, IL to Isaiah and Juanita (Turman) Richardson, Pam leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Dennis Smith, her daughter LaTonya Smith, and her son Dennis Smith Jr. Pam served the community for over 20 years as a full-time volunteer minister, and was known for...
Dr. / Col. Robert D. Restuccia
Mar 5, 2020
Dr. / Col. Robert D. Restuccia, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born November 13, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey; the son of Peter and Adeline (Maruca) Restuccia. Robert attended Trenton Catholic Boys High School, class of 1962. He was a graduate of Lehigh University in 1966 then continued as a graduate student at Rutgers University...
Paula M. Samerdyke
Mar 5, 2020
Paula M. Samerdyke, 79, of Rockford passed away March 5, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born April 6, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of John & Mary (Major) Steber. Graduated with her BSN from St. John’s University in Cleveland. Married her loving husband, Bertram “Bert” P. Samerdyke on June 22, 1963. A faithful member of Holy Family Catholic...
Jerry D. Drake
Mar 4, 2020
Jerry D. Drake, 83, of Rockford, IL went peacefully home after a short battle with cancer Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born September 3, 1936 in Rockford, IL the son of Walter D. and Mary E. (McReynolds) Drake. Jerry attended East High School, class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He married...
Brian Keith Cleveland
Mar 4, 2020
Brian Cleveland, 64, died in his home March 4, 2020. Brian was the comeback kid when it came to the challenges his body threw at him. At 18 he proved wrong the doctors and even his minister at the time who said he would never walk again. Brian stood proud and strong for years beyond their “edicts”. Sadly, this time...
Betty Katherine Pilbin
Mar 3, 2020
Betty Katherine Pilbin, 93, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2020. Born April 7, 1926 in Rockford, she was the daughter of Ole and Edith (Anderson) Vogen. A graduate of West High School, Betty went on to be an RN through Swedish American Hospital and was a scrub nurse under Dr. McPherson. She married the love...
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