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Gayle M. Swanson
January 23, 2020
Gayle M. Swanson, 64, passed away January 23, 2020 in her home with her loving family. She was born November 20, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois daughter of George Harhen and Carol Werner. A 1972 graduate of Wheeling High School she went on to meet the love of her life and married David Swanson on March 4, 1978. With the love...
Michael D. Banta
January 22, 2020
Michael D. Banta, 68, of Rockford, passed away January 22, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after his courageous battle with cancer. Born January 8, 1952 in Hutchinson KS to Jack & Jackie (Gaylord) Banta. Mike met the love of his life, Yvette Nichols, shortly after graduating Hutchinson High School and they married March 26, 1972. Mike...
Bernita Elaine Glasser
January 22, 2020
Bernita Elaine Glasser, 90, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born May 15, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Orville and Bessie (Grotts) Rowe. Bernita grew up in Warsaw, Nebraska and attended college at Wayne State University pursuing a degree in teaching. She married Lloyd Anthony Glasser and at the time of...
Helen C. Rager
January 22, 2020
Helen C. Rager, 90, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Helen was born in Rockford on May 6, 1929, daughter of Owen and Julia (Proska) Forbes. She graduated from Muldoon High School. Helen married Robert T. Rager in Tempe, AZ on January 25. 1947. He passed away April 27, 1975. Helen was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic...
Bruce D. Ewald
January 22, 2020
Bruce D. Ewald, 71 of Rockford died Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born February 28, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois to David John and Bettie Lucille (Lagerstrom) Ewald. He married Carol Connor on June 7, 1969, in Glidden Iowa. Bruce was a graduate of the Drake University College of Pharmacy, and worked as a pharmacist for 45 plus years. He was a...
Lawrence "Larry" James Coogan
January 21, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” James Coogan, 66, was called home to the lord on January 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his beloved wife and caregiver Barb, and family. Larry was born on October 26, 1953, the son of James “Bill” William and Velma “Chick” (Munson) Coogan. He...
Marcella P. Cacciatore
January 19, 2020
Marcella P. Cacciatore, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was born August 1, 1926 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Barconi) Alonzo. When Marcella Cacciatore walked into any room, it lit up. She was truly a light for everyone who was blessed to have met her. Her laugh, her youthful vitality, her...
Violet Dillenburg
January 19, 2020
Violet Dillenburg, 96, Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born September 2, 1923, in Diagonal, Iowa, the daughter of Ora and Clara Reynolds. Violet graduated from Diagonal High School in 1940, and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Dillenburg on July 30, 1942, in...
Stanley "Stan" G. Gillenwater
January 19, 2020
Stanley “Stan” G. Gillenwater, 61, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at OSF S. Anthony Medical. Born March 9, 1958 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Stanley G. & Joan (Wagner) Gillenwater. Graduated from York Community High School, class of 1976. He then later graduated from Illinois Benedictine College. Married Susan Reilly, in Rockford at Holy Family Church,...
John W. Lane
January 19, 2020
John William Lane, 72, passed away peacefully at North Woods Health Centre, Belvidere, Illinois on Sunday, January 19 from multiple medical issues. He was born to Perry William Lane and Eva P. Lane (Starnes) on November 14, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois. He worked as a flooring installer for over thirty years as Lane’s Carpet Service. He was a big Ford...
Rosa Solano
January 18, 2020
Rosa Solano, 89, of Rockford, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 18, 2020, after a long illness. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Rosa was born September 21, 1930, in Aragona, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Dionisio and Rosaria Piranio. She immigrated to the United States in 1962, and settled in...
Nancy E. Ehrlich
January 17, 2020
Nancy E. Ehrlich, 86, of Rockford, entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2020 after a brief illness. Born November 19, 1933, daughter of Raymond and Saima (Lakey) Lindfors. She attended Jackson Grade School, Lincoln and East High School, Class of ’51. Nancy married Max Ehrlich on November 19, 1955 at St. James Catholic Church. She worked at home raising...
Valerie J. Sisson
January 17, 2020
Valerie J. Sisson, 79, of Marco Island, Florida passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1940 in Park Ridge, IL. Valerie was a strong willed, fun, outgoing woman. Valerie loved Florida and spending time with her family. Survived by her sons, Gene (Kathy) Sisson and Lance (Lynn) Sisson; grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Sisson, Robbie...
Michael T. Rotello
January 17, 2020
Michael T. Rotello, 94, Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. His father passed away 51 years ago on the same date in 1969. Michael was born May 5, 1925, son of Vito and Virginia (Gulotta) Rotello in Rockford. He met Jennie Barbata at the age of 17 and they were married 4 years later on October 16, 1946...
Robert George Bruski
January 16, 2020
Robert George Bruski, 91, of Rockford, passed away on January 16, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1928 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Helen (Cadman) Bruski. He married Beverly Carlson on July 7, 1952. Bob was active with labor and many unions since the age of 7, such as Bake-Rite Bakery, Harley-Davidson, J. L. Case,...
Leonard G. Hunter
January 15, 2020
Beloved husband, loving dad, and caring grandpa “G-pa” Leonard G. Hunter, 74, of Rockford, went to be with Jesus on January 15, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1945, in Knoxville, TN. Leonard was a devoted son to Ether and Gracie Hunter and a faithful and loving husband to Linda Hunter. They met and fell in love two days...
Meribeth Pomaro
January 15, 2020
Meribeth Pomaro, 76, of Rockford, IL died on January 15, 2020. She was born in Blue Island, IL September 7, 1943; the daughter of Ray W Williams Jr. and Margaret Fredricksen. Meribeth was the oldest of six girls. They all attended First Evangelical Lutheran School. They then attended and graduated from the Blue Island Community High School. In May 1961...
Susan J. Wallick
January 14, 2020
Susan J. Wallick, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was born September 23, 1942 the daughter of Rex and Mary (Hill) Wallick. Susan attended Dixon High School, graduating in 1960. She went on to attend Eureka College before moving to Rockford. Susan worked at JC Penney for over 20 years and then as...
William J. Lonergan
January 14, 2020
William “Bill” J. Lonergan, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born February 10, 1928 in Rockford, the son of James and Anne (Johnson) Lonergan. Bill married Cecilia Konetski on July 2, 1955. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1946. Bill served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. He...
Richard D. Pomering
January 14, 2020
Richard D Pomering, 68, passed away on January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. The son of Darwin and Violet (Tucker) Pomering. A 1969 graduate of Guilford High School, he became a machinist for the majority of his adult life and later retired as a bus driver for Rockford Public...
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