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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Deloris J. Rhodes

Deloris J. Rhodes

Sep 23, 2019

Deloris J. Rhodes, 87, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born September 23, 1932 in Muscatine, IA the daughter to Maureen (Smith Seright) and Samuel Moomey. Deloris attended Muscatine High School, graduating in 1950. She married the love of her life, Roger Rhodes on July 6, 1952. Deloris was a devoted mother, grandmother and great...

Gloria Phyllis (Hansey) Johnson

Gloria Phyllis (Hansey) Johnson

Sep 22, 2019

Gloria Phyllis (Hansey) Johnson, 90, was reunited with her loving husband, Leo, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, with her daughters by her side. Gloria was born December 19, 1928, in Duluth, MN to Morris and Mildred (Lanches) Hansey. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Leo Evar Johnson on October 25, 1947, in Evanston and never...

Andrea Marie Adams

Andrea Marie Adams

Sep 22, 2019

Andrea M. Adams, 48, passed away September 22, 2019. She was born on November 20, 1970 the daughter of Michael and Eunice (O’Connor) Adams. Graduating from college at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa she worked at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford Illinois for many years as a nurse then with the infection control unit. She was also a long time...

Joyce E. Trost

Joyce E. Trost

Sep 22, 2019

Joyce E. (Reid) Trost, 93, of Rockford, IL died September 22, 2019 following a brief illness. Joyce was born in Freeport, IL on January 2, 1926, daughter of Everett A. Reid and Luella (Gettemy) Reid. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. She married Wayne C. Trost on August 20, 1944 in Freeport, IL. He died on August 25,...

Danny Ray Kerry

Danny Ray Kerry

Sep 22, 2019

Danny Ray Kerry, born June 16, 1947, in Akron Ohio. Died September 22, 2019. Danny married Rita May Ewald on May, 28, 1971. Danny retired from Chrysler, Belvidere, IL July 31, 2001 after 34 years. He worked as an assembler, fireman (powerhouse) and then became a journeyman toolmaker. Grew up in Greenville Pennsylvania then served in the US Army and...

Catherine (Valdez) Allen

Catherine (Valdez) Allen

Sep 22, 2019

Catherine (Valdez) Allen, 77, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2019, after a brief illness. Cathy was surrounded by her children, Jonathan and Christine, and her brother and sister, Hilary Valdez and Lucia Minor. Cathy was born on July 7, 1942, in New York, NY, the daughter of Hilario and Genvieve Valdez. . She later moved to San Diego,...

Jordyn Ashley Yundt

Jordyn Ashley Yundt

Sep 20, 2019

Jordyn Ashley Yundt, born on December 23, 2017, passed in the loving arms of her mom on September 20, 2019 at age 1 year and 9 months. Despite multiple medical challenges and ongoing shunt complications, Jordyn was a fighter and fought until the end. With Jordyn’s silky brown hair, big brown eyes and pouty lips, her beautiful spirit lit up...

Hazel Irene "Toody" Belongia

Hazel Irene "Toody" Belongia

Sep 20, 2019

Hazel Irene “Toody” Belongia, 91, of Rockford, died in her home on Friday, September 20, 2019. Toody was born June 30, 1928 in Ralston, Oklahoma, daughter of James Oliver Boggs and Pearlie Naoma (Burns) Boggs. She married her loving husband, Clayton Belongia on Nov. 3, 1945 in Shawano, WI. He died on May 13, 2007. Toody was a longtime member...

Charles Andrew Didier

Charles Andrew Didier

Sep 20, 2019

Charles Andrew Didier, 58, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. Charles was born in Rockford, IL on November 13, 1960, son of John P. and MaryEllen (Gannon) Didier. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1979. Charles attended the Cathedral of Saint Peter. He worked as a dispatcher for Landstar Inway Inc. Charles married Linda (Pettit)...

Tracy M. Twigg

Tracy M. Twigg

Sep 20, 2019

Tracy M. Twigg, 54, of Cherry Valley, passed away September 20, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 14, 1965 in Freeport, IL, the son of Joe and Dorothy (Lewis) Twigg. He graduated from Forreston High School, then later received his bachelors from Northern Illinois University. He worked for FCA Assembly Plant, Belvidere for 30 years,...

Jose Leonel Nava Banuelos

Jose Leonel Nava Banuelos

Sep 20, 2019

Everyone is welcome to the funeral home for a time of visiting on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be a funeral mass for Jose at 10:00 a.m. the following day at the church.

Florine  C. Adams

Florine C. Adams

Sep 19, 2019

Florine C. "Renie" Adams died on September 19, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born in Rockford, Illinois on April, 24, 1930, to Hildur "Peg" (Florin) and Ferdinand Herzog, Renie graduated from Muldoon High School. In her youth, she worked for her family's business, Herzog Photographers, learning all aspects of the trade and specializing in the mostly lost art of photo...

Paul Joseph Bachrodt

Paul Joseph Bachrodt

Sep 19, 2019

Paul J. Bachrodt, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Center Sept. 19, 2019. Born Feb. 7, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Louis and Loretta (Hurley) Bachrodt. Paul graduated from Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Nancy J. Eychaner on May 26, 1956, in St. James Cathedral in Rockford. Paul was...

Kathleen Ann Harms

Kathleen Ann Harms

Sep 18, 2019

Kathleen Ann Harms, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Kathleen was born in Rockford, IL on April 21, 1954, daughter of Donald and Colleen (Donahue) Leber. She graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1972. Kathleen was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Rockford. She attended Eau Claire University and then moved to Atlanta,...

Reverend John A. Slampak

Reverend John A. Slampak

Sep 18, 2019

The Chancery received word Thursday, September 19, that Reverend John A. Slampak died at Presence Cor Mariae in Rockford, Illinois. Father was born on February 11, 1940 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to Joseph A. Slampak and Helen Petro. Father Slampak was ordained by the Most Reverend Bishop Loras T. Lane at St. James Parish in Rockford, Illinois on May 28,...

Sally J. Ross

Sally J. Ross

Sep 17, 2019

Sally J. Ross, 73, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Tuesday September 17, 2019. She was born February 17, 1946, the daughter to Evelyn (Waltz) and Ben Schleicher. Sally attended Auburn High School, class of 1964. She married Tom Ross on May 6, 1967 and went on to have two children. Sally worked for many years at Child and Family Connections....

Willie  Lewis

Willie Lewis

Sep 16, 2019

Willie Lewis, 88, of Rockford passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born May 21, 1931 in Tazwell, VA the son of Nannie (Jones) and Stewart Lewis. Willie married the love of his life, Lena Bower in 1966. He worked for Gunite Corporation for over 38 years. He enjoyed nature and music, especially playing his guitar. He will forever...

Sharon Ann (Ule) Mccarty

Sharon Ann (Ule) Mccarty

Sep 16, 2019

Sharon Ann (Ule) McCarty, 76, of Rockford, IL passed away September 16, 2019 at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California due to heart disease. Born August 14, 1943 in Marshfield, WI; the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Schiller) Ule. She graduated from Marshfield High School class of 1961. She married James W. McCarty on July 21, 1971 in Philadelphia,...

June Marie Pankow

June Marie Pankow

Sep 16, 2019

June Marie Pankow, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2019 after a short stay at Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center in Harlingen, Texas. June was born on June 1, 1934 and was raised on a farm in Lockport, Illinois. She was a retired registered nurse who worked at Rockford Memorial and Aetna Insurance. June was an...

Marion Irene Baggett

Marion Irene Baggett

Sep 16, 2019

Marion Irene Baggett, 1929-2019, of Rockford, Illinois, passed from this life to be with Jesus on September 16, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 19, 1929 in Belvidere, Illinois; the only child of Charles and Ellen Wright. Marion spent her early years growing up in Capron and graduated in 1948 from Capron High School. She married...

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