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Hazel Irene "Toody" Belongia
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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...
Isabel Rosales Ramirez
September 15, 2019
Isabel Rosales Ramirez, 79, passed away September 15, 2019 surrounded by her husband, sons, daughters and many loved ones. Born July 8, 1940 in El Cuidado, Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel Ramirez and Juanita Acosta. Isabel married Alberto in 1958. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Nothing brought more joy to Isabel than to see her grandchildren and...
Dianne L. Kozel
September 15, 2019
Dianne L. Kozel, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 65, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with triple negative inflammatory breast cancer. She had an artistic flair like no other, creating beautiful floral masterpieces that touched the lives of many through her work as a florist. She believed in creating experiences for those around her....
Cleo S Green
September 11, 2019
Cleo Sylvester Green, 101, of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born May 16, 1918 to the late Robert and Addie Green. Cleo served our country in the United States Navy during World War II before marrying the love of his life Lola. For Cleo, family always came first he was straight...
William "Bill" E. Wendt
September 11, 2019
William “Bill” Edward Wendt, 61, Loves Park, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Presence St. Anne Center. He was born November 12, 1957, in Rockford, the son of Roger and Patricia (McCann) Wendt, Sr. Bill was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1979. Bill worked as a Certified Assembly Technician at Collins Aerospace (formerly Sundstrand) for...
Alice L. Pinney
September 11, 2019
Alice L. Pinney, 93, of Rockford, passed away September 11, 2019 surrounded by family. Born August 11, 1926 in Rockford; daughter of L. Harold and Opal (Quandt) Lynch. She married Glenn Pinney on November 25, 1948 in Rockford A longtime member of St. Bernadette Church, Alice graduated from West High School. She retired from Kmart after numerous years of employment....
Margie C. Childers-Wilson
September 11, 2019
Margie C. Childers-Wilson, 92 of Byron, formally of Rockford, passed away September 11, 2019 at Generation at Neighbors. Born July 19, 1927 in Menominee, IL, the daughter of Henry & Ann (Kaiser) Vondra. Graduated Warren High School in Warren, IL. She worked as a secretary for H Douglas Singer Mental Health Center for many years. Survivors include son, Mark (Kim)...
Richard "Dick" L. Ellingson
September 9, 2019
Richard “Dick” Lee Ellingson, 74, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 12, 1945 in Belvidere, IL; the son of Bernice (Grant) and Norman Ellingson. He graduated from North Boone High School in 1963. Dick proudly served his country as an Army Medic in the field during the Vietnam...
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