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Wendy Jo Thompson
March 23, 2020
Wendy Jo Thompson, 53, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2020. Born in Rockford on December 21, 1966 she was a daughter to Jack and Jeanette (Peterson) Thompson. She was also a 1985 graduate of Harlem High School. Wendy enjoyed spending time with her siblings when they were younger playing card games, sketching, crocheting,...
Dolores F. Webster
March 23, 2020
Dolores F. Webster, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2020. She was born December 3, 1928 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Augustin and Hermelinda (Raya) Rivera. Dolores graduated from West High School, Class of 1948. She married Donald L. Webster in Rockford on May 26, 1956. Dolores was employed with Pierce Packaging for 25 years....
Edith Redler
March 22, 2020
Edith E. Redler, 96, of Rockford, passed away March 22, 2020 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born July 10, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Palma (Paluzzi) Liberatori. Married Carl J. Redler in Atlantic City, NJ on August 6, 1942. She worked at the Skyroom Restaurant, at the Rockford Airport for 25 years. Member of St. Edwards Catholic...
Valerie E. Pixler
March 20, 2020
Valerie (Val) Colby Pixler died peacefully on 03/20/2020. Born January 1, 1938 in Loves Park, IL. Daughter of Virgil and Violet Colby. Married in Belvidere, IL in 1955 to the love of her life, Jerry. Graduated from Harlem Schools, and attended Rock Valley College. Worked as an elementary secretary in the Harlem School District. Survived by her loving husband, Jerry,...
Amy L. Schwartz
March 19, 2020
Amy Louise Schwartz, 55, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, IL. She was born October 25, 1964 in Oak Park, IL. Amy will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was known for her infectious smile and love for people as she reached many people throughout her time on...
My'Onna Desha Caldwell
March 19, 2020
My’Onna Desha Caldwell, age two, passed away on March 19, 2020. Born April 24, 2018, daughter of Amber Bradley and Marquise Caldwell, also raised by Michael King. She was a small person with a big personality. She was strong willed, independent and always happy. She loved music but her favorite song was Baby Shark of which she loved to make...
Andrew Benson
March 16, 2020
Andrew Benson, 31, of Plainfield, IL passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born February 26, 1989 in Rockford, IL the son of Julie A. Benson. Andrew was the owner of CenterPoint Contracting, a business he established in 2019. He took tremendous pride in his work and was a selfless man. Andrew enjoyed going to the lake, fishing and...
Sally Wicker
March 16, 2020
Sally Wicker, 72, passed away on March 16th. She was married to the love of her life, Larry Wicker and shared 54 years of marriage together. Sally was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Fontaine, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Juanita Pillow and graduated from Greene County Tech High School. She was retired from Kohl’s Department Store....
Matthew J. Benson
March 16, 2020
Matthew J. Benson, 26, formerly of Byron, IL, currently of Oceanside, California, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020. This accident also claimed the life of his cousin, Andrew Benson. Matt was born July 18, 1993, son of Jeffrey and Beth (Hribal) Benson. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School, Class of 2011. After high school, Matt joined the...
Frank M. Panozzo
March 16, 2020
Frank Matthew Panozzo, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. Frank was born November 21, 1935 in Rockford, son of Louis and Blanche (Pieters) Panozzo. He graduated from West High School in 1954. Frank served two years in the United States Army with tours of duty in Korea and Japan until his honorable discharge in 1956. He...
Dorothy Mae Steinkamp
March 16, 2020
Dorothy M. “Sal” Steinkamp, 98, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away March 16, 2020. She was born in Otho, IA on February 1, 1922, the daughter of William H. and Elizabeth (George) Wright. Dorothy was raised in the Lutheran faith. She worked many years as a lunch lady at Charles City Community High School in Charles City, Iowa as well...
Rita Mary Naze
March 16, 2020
Rita Mary Szarkowski Naze, 97, Rockford, IL was reunited with her husband, Anthony, on March 16, 2020. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving children. Rita was born May 19, 1922, in Fried, ND, the seventh child and second daughter of Paul and Edith (Wiench) Szarkowski. Her family lovingly referred to her as “Mimi” because she was...
Jean L. Fedie
March 15, 2020
Jean L. Fedie, 84, passed away on March 15th, 2020 at 1:01 pm, in Rockford, Illinois. Born September 30th, 1935 in Ludington, WI daughter of Ernest and Ester (Shong) Von Haden. A graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Jean went on to marry Arnold A. Fedie on November 11th, 1954, with whom she had 9 children. She devoted her life...
Ann K. Hornbach
March 15, 2020
Ann Kinnon Hornbach passed away suddenly on March 15,2020, in Alpine Fireside Rockford, IL. Ann was born on September 9, 1933, in Bruce Crossing, Upper Peninsula, Michigan. She married Charles Hornbach on August 29, 1953. She graduated from Aquinas College with a teaching degree. Ann started a Montessori pre-school in Grand Rapids. Her career included teaching and homemaking. She was...
Reverend Monsignor Thomas Monahan Ph.D.
March 15, 2020
The Chancery received word Sunday, March 15, 2020, that Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Monahan, Ph. D., died at Wesley Willows in Rockford. Monsignor was born on July 30, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to James T. Monahan and Leona Waltenbaugh. Monsignor Monahan attended Fordham University, New York, before attending Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y. where he received his Bachelor Degree...
Stephen N. Geyer
March 15, 2020
Stephen N. Geyer, 79, of Rockford, IL. passed away peacefully March 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. on December 13, l940 to his loving parents Lynn and Gertrude Geyer. Stephen graduated from Tulsa Central High School in Tulsa, OK. whereupon he entered Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota completing his B.A. Degree in History....
Lillian D. Hagen
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
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