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Daniel E. Christiansen
Mar 26, 2019
Daniel E. Christiansen, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away March 26, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. Born August 31, 1943 in Chicago; the son of Robert and Florence (Engel) Christiansen. He married Marilyn Pettett on June 8, 1963 in Glenview. Dan was the former owner and operator of Dan’s Sinclair Service Station in Skokie, South Bluff Golf...
Norma L. Stolz
Mar 26, 2019
Norma Lucille (Carpenter) Stolz, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Norma was born April 2, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska, daughter of Willard and Edna Pearl (Whitcomb) Carpenter. She was the oldest of 6 children and was raised in various locations in Western Nebraska as her father was a ranch hand at this time. In 1940, her...
Gwendolyn Faye Behrends
Mar 26, 2019
GWENDOLYN FAYE BEHRENDS, the daughter of William and Marlene (Hamman) Bosch was born on October 1, 1964 in Lakefield, Minnesota. Gwen passed away on March 26, 2019. Her age at the time of death was 54 years, 5 months and 25 days. Gwen was baptized on March 24, 1967 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield, Minnesota. As a youth, she...
Brian R. Love
Mar 24, 2019
Brian R. Love, 55, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, after an 18 month illness. Born December 26, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Joan (Hildebrand) Love, of Davis Junction. Brian grew up in Davis Junction and graduated from Stillman Valley High School. Brian was employed at Nestle in Dekalb for over 16 years. Brian enjoyed...
Monica M. Laskey
Mar 24, 2019
Monica Laskey, 70, died on March 24, 2019 at her home, Ridge Terrace, in Freeport, Illinois where she lived these last five years with 15 other DD residents and a caring staff. She was born on December 14, 1948 to Marie and Edward Laskey in Chicago at a time when persons with Down's Syndrome were not expected to live beyond...
Maxine D. Rush
Mar 23, 2019
Maxine D. Rush, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. Maxine was born in Buena Vista County, IA on February 8, 1928, daughter of Jacob and Kathrine (Wick) Saylor. She married Richard Rush on February 10, 1948 in Rockford, IL. He passed away in 2002. Maxine was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Rockford...
Thomas F. Backer
Mar 22, 2019
Thomas F. Backer, 85, of Rockford, died March 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Born December 29, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Adelbert H. and Adelia (Ebert) Backer. He lived in Milwaukee, LaCrosse and Lake Mills, Wisconsin before going into the U.S. Air Force in 1952. After his discharge from the Air Force in 1956, he studied Electrical...
Laraine B. "Dolly" Banz
Mar 22, 2019
Laraine B. “Dolly” Banz, 79, of Rockford died peacefully at Presence Saint Anne Center in Rockford on Friday, March 22, 2019, as a result of complications of a stroke. Laraine was born on February 24, 1940 in Norway, Michigan. Werner Banz and Laraine met in 1960 and were married in 1965. After marrying Werner, together, they opened and operated coin...
Larry W. Crawford
Mar 22, 2019
Larry W. Crawford, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born March 31, 1943, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Thelma (Alfred) Eads and James W. Crawford. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army Corp of Engineers from 1964 – 1970. Larry married the love of his life, Kathryn Swietzer, on October,...
Jane E. Bier
Mar 19, 2019
Jane E. Bier, 83, formerly of Rockford, took God’s hand and journeyed into heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in O’Fallon, Missouri. Born June 6, 1935 in Savanna, Illinois; the daughter of Harry and Eileen (Hummel) Daly. Married to Robert Ross, II for 20 years, she later married Leo J. Bier on May 14, 1982 in Woodstock, IL, who preceded...
Paul Wilhelm Jr.
Mar 18, 2019
Paul “Big Money” Wilhelm Jr., 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Paul was born in Marion, IN on January 16, 1942, son of Paul Sr. and Martha (Cochran) Wilhelm. He married Diane (Ort) Wilhelm in December of 1987. She passed away in 2009. Paul will be most remembered for the special love he had for...
Charlotte Marie Anderson
Mar 18, 2019
Charlotte “Char” M. Anderson, 71, of Cherry Valley, passed away March 18, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 23, 1947 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Martin “Gus” A. & Leona T. (Paolone) Schimenz. Graduated from LaSalle Peru High School, class of 1965. Married the love of her life, Gary Anderson at the Church by...
Graydon Anderson
Mar 17, 2019
Graydon H. E. Anderson, 89, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. Born August 21, 1929, in Rockford, the son of Henry and Olga Anderson. Graydon was a veteran serving in the United States Army from 1951 – 1953. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Graydon married Ruth Swenson on August 22, 1953. Graydon was an...
Kathryn Knouse
Mar 17, 2019
Kathryn Knouse, 52, of Rockford, passed away March 17, 2019 in her home. Born August 29, 1966 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Gary B. & Ronda (DeVoe) Knouse. Graduated from Page Park School. She worked for Dasco Pro Inc, Illinois growth Enterprises and Barbara Olson Center of Hope. She had a love for music especially “Concert Night”, listening to...
John J. Cacci
Mar 17, 2019
John J. Cacci, of Rockford, passed away suddenly at his home on March 17, 2019. We are in grief and sadness at the loss of a great father, brother, wonderful friend and family member. He was truly a kind and giving man his whole life and touched many lives with his love and generosity. John was born in Rockford on...
James D. Harrison
Mar 16, 2019
JJames Daniel Harrison passed away peacefully at Presence St. Anne Center on March 16, 2019 at the age of 85. Born January 23, 1934 in Dixon; the son of John J. and Isabelle (Blackburn) Harrison. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Marian (Warner) Harrison, whom he lovingly referred to as “Tiger,” on May 25, 1957. James graduated from...
Elsie M. Seibel
Mar 14, 2019
Elsie M. Seibel, 93, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center in Clinton, Wisconsin. Elsie was born in Rockford on June 28, 1925. She was a teacher at Bloom School for 20 years. Elsie was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church, where she was very active. Elsie is survived by her son, Edward T....
Josephine A. Giorgi
Mar 14, 2019
Josephine A. Giorgi, 97, passed away suddenly at St. Anne’s Nursing Home on Thursday, March 14, 2019, after a short illness. Born to Vincenzo and Maria (Caliva) Buttacavoli on March 19, 1921, St. Joseph’s Day, hence the name Josephine. Maria and Vincenzo migrated to the United States from Sicily in 1905. Josephine was born a twin (Lee Buttacavoli Benesh) and...
E. Joyce (Wilms) Reid
Mar 14, 2019
E. Joyce (Wilms) Reid, 96, of Rockford, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019. Joyce was born Apr. 19, 1922 in Neenah, WI, daughter of Forrest B. and Lavina (Andersen) Wilms. She attended Lakeview one-room school and later, Oshkosh Business College. Joyce married William E. Reid on Nov. 29, 1969. He died June 16, 1985. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper/office manager...
Larry E. Mcmaster
Mar 11, 2019
Larry E. McMaster, 78, of Rockford, passed away March 11, 2019 at Mercy Health Hospital, Riverside Campus. Born April 17, 1940 in Rockton, IL, the son of Lyle & Mildred (Nellie) McMaster. Graduated West High School, class of 1958. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served until retiring honorably in 1979. Married Esther E. Beeton on...
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