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Rosemary J. (Carter) Burt
January 2, 2020
Rosemary “Rose” J. (Carter) Burt, 71, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Rose was born in Mendota, IL on October 22, 1948, daughter of Norman and Delores (Becket) Carter. She was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church. Rose was proudly employed with Rockford Products for 43 years. In her younger years, she was very involved with horses...
Chiquita D. Gates
January 1, 2020
Chiquita D. Gates, 24, of Harvard, passed away January 1, 2020 in Woodstock as a result of an auto accident. Born June 10, 1995 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Lawrence & Gevena (Hall) Gates. She was raised by Patrick & Judy Hovis. Graduated from Woodstock High School, Class of 2013. She recently graduated from First Institute Vocational & Technical...
Rick "Rickey" H. Smith
December 31, 2019
Rick “Rickey” Harold Smith, 65, of Sterling, IL died on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. He was born on April 14, 1954 in Sterling, IL, son of Harold and Bessie (Near) Smith. Rickey enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Rickey is survived by his daughters, Sadie Smith...
Bruce E.H. Anderson
December 29, 2019
Bruce E.H. Anderson, 80 of Rockford, passed away in his home December 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born April 29, 1939 in Rockford, the son of Leonard V. & Ruth L. (Peterson) Anderson. Graduated from Harlem High School, class of 1958. Bruce worked as a machinist starting his career working with his uncle for 14 years, then later with...
Mary L. Doyle
December 27, 2019
Mary L. Doyle, 69, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. Mary was born in Dixon, IL on August 25, 1950, daughter of Charles F. and Helen (O’Malley) Doyle. She graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. Mary then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Anthony College of Nursing and Rockford College, Master’s Degree...
Rita Pesavento Prunuske
December 27, 2019
Rita Pesavento Prunuske, 89, of Rockford died Friday, December 27, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Miles A. and Margaret A. (Weinman) Baer. She graduated from Neenah High School, Neenah,WI, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (1952)....
Michael Joseph Lamonica Sr.
December 26, 2019
Michael Joseph LaMonica Sr., 92, of Rockford, passed away December 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago on November 24, 1927 the son of Joseph and Louise (Canova) LaMonica. Michael graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1945. Mike Sr. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. On July 2, 1949 he...
Angelo Bonacquisti
December 22, 2019
Angelo Bonacquisti, 89, of Rockford went home to be with The Lord Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born January 9, 1930 in Rockford, IL the son of Ambrose and Angelina (Furno) Bonacquisti. Angelo married the love of his life, Barbara on July 25, 1959. He proudly served in the United States Army 1952-1955. He retired from Metal Cutting Tool...
James "Jim" E. Nijoka, Dds
December 21, 2019
James “Jim” E. Nijoka, DDS, 69, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Jim was born September 24, 1950, the son of Edward and Marion (Ream) Nijoka. Jim graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1968. He went on to attend Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and then received his degree in...
Sureshkumar J. Patel
December 21, 2019
Sureshbhai Jamanadas Patel passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he made his transition. He was born and raised in Chakalasi, Gujarat, India on July 4th 1950 to Jamanadas and Savitaben Patel. He is survived by his wife Pramilaben, his son Rupen and daughter-in-law Preeti, his son Samir and...
Robert "Bob" J. Gustafson
December 20, 2019
Robert "Bob" Gustafson, 71, passed away December 20, 2019 in Rockford Illinois. Born in Rockford on August 25, 1948 he was the son of Harry and Mary (Galocy) Gustafson. He married the love of his life, Ruth Grujich on July 29, 1978 in Indiana and were married for 41 years. He got a degree in pharmacy and worked in Rockford...
Helen Layng
December 20, 2019
Helen Layng passed away on December 20, 2019 at home peacefully. Helen loved her family and friends dearly and was the heart of the Layng family. She lived her life for her ten children and husband, Jack. Her beloved husband Jack Layng preceded Helen in death and she now has joined him in their eternal “enchanted cottage”. She is survived...
Ida Mae Fox
December 17, 2019
I leave nothing of more importance – “just remember my smiles.” Ida Mae Fox, 93 of Rockford died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1925, in Allerton IA to King and Ida Margaret (McDermott) Kint. Married Warren Paul Fox, the love of her life on Dec. 14, 1952, at Cherry Valley United Methodist...
Amanda L. Smalley
December 13, 2019
Amanda Smalley – Loving mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on December 13, 2019 at the age of 32. Amanda is survived by her parents, David and Wendy Smalley; her children Lilith Joann age 3, Bruce Ahbell age 14; her sister, Emily White; her nephew, Tyler White; her grandparents, Gary and JoAnn Chaplin; and her cat, Little Butt. She...
Margaret M. Powell
December 13, 2019
Margaret Mary Powell, 79 Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother ROCKFORD- Margaret Mary Powell, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. Born December 13th, 1940 in East Glamorgan, Wales to Dennis and Margaret Robinson. She married Brian H. Powell on March 14, 1959 in Birmingham England. Margaret lived 25 years in England before she and Brian moved to...
Phyllis L. Trussoni
December 11, 2019
Phyllis L. Trussoni, 82, of Rockford, IL formerly of La Crosse, WI passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born June 16, 1937 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Conrad and Lucille (Reed) Janssen. She married James Trussoni on April 12, 1980. Phyllis will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Survived by her daughter, Julie...
Kathleen Marie Ryan
December 9, 2019
Kathleen Marie Ryan passed on December 9th after a determined, faithful, hopeful, and humorous fight against pancreatic cancer. Born March 14, 1967 in New Haven, CT. Kathy was crowned into this world in the back of a police car, which was the start of a lively enthusiasm for life, laughter and fun. Moving to Rockford at six years old, Kathy...
Michael T. Sartino
December 8, 2019
Michael T. Sartino, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. Michael was born November 28, 1922 in Rockford, IL, son of Natale and Antonina (Bruscato) Sartino. He married Catherine Wileman on August 5, 1950 in Rockford. Michael worked as a machine operator for 30 years, retiring with Rockford Hardware. He was a longtime member of St. Anthony...
Catherine T. Wolf
December 7, 2019
Catherine Wolf, 93, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. Catherine was born in Osage, Iowa, on February 16, 1926, the eighth child of William and Sophia (Miller) Wolf. As a young woman, Catherine, entered into service as a nun with the Sisters of Mercy Convent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She used her talents studying and teaching...
Willo Dee "Granny" Brazel
December 5, 2019
Willo Dee “Granny” Brazel, 91, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1928, in Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Thelma (Edwards) Brazel. Willo worked for many Rockford area companies including Amerock, National Lock and Weyerhaeuser. She enjoyed country music especially Conway Twitty. Special thanks to Sonia. Survived by...
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