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Sarah "Dean" E. Otts
Mar 10, 2019
Sarah “Dean” E. Otts, 90, of Rockford, passed away March 10, 2019 in Loves Park. Born December 27, 1928 in Crews (Crews Depot), AL; the daughter of Donald and Mizie (McCormick) Hankins. She married Clement “Lomax” Otts July 23, 1944, who preceded her in death June 22, 2008. A loving mother, grandmother and friend, Dean had a tremendous love for...
Elsie R. Estabrook
Mar 10, 2019
Elsie R. Estabrook, 88, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born May 19, 1930 in New York, New York the daughter of Una (MacAllister) and Joseph Russell. Elsie grew up in New York and New Jersey before moving to Rockford in the 1950’s. Elsie married the love of her life, Mark Estabrook on October 27, 1956....
Mark E. Gossett
Mar 6, 2019
Mark E. Gossett, 47, of Sterling, formerly of Rockford, passed away March 6, 2019. Born August 6, 1971 in Rockford; son of Mark Gossett and Diane (Drake) Feldt. A graduate of West High School, Mark was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders and the L.A. Lakers. He enjoyed roller skating in his early years, word books, and eat out...
Michael J. Bugler
Mar 5, 2019
Michael J. Bugler, 68, of Rockford, Illinois passed away March 5, 2019, at his home. Michael was born September 8, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary and Richard Bugler. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa when Michael was a young man. Michael graduated from Loras College, cum laude, Dubuque, Iowa with a B.A. in History. In the mid-1970s...
Stephen D. Baker
Mar 4, 2019
Stephen D. Baker, of Rockford, passed away on March 4, 2019 at SwedishAmerican Hospital after going into cardiac arrest at work. He was lovingly cared for by the wonderful 1st Aid Team at MTE Hydraulics. Born October 22, 1952 in Atkinson, NE, the son of Ivan and Mary Jane (Moler) Baker. He enjoyed working with the caring staff at MTE...
Arlene J. (Myers) Brenden
Mar 3, 2019
Arlene J. (Myers) Brenden, 59, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on March 3, 2019, from end stage renal failure with complications due to calciphylaxis. Arlene was born in Canton, SD, on June 12, 1959; daughter of Raymond and Kathryn (Schladweiler) Myers. She graduated from North Boone High School. She married Vernon Brenden on May 29, 1982 in Springbrook, WI....
Bouavanh Boutchannha
Mar 2, 2019
Bouavanh Boutchannha, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 with her family by her side. Born August 1, 1948 in Vientiane, Laos. Beloved and dear wife of Bounsy Boutchannha; loving mother of Vongsavanh Symphommarath (daughter), Nithbanith Symphommarath (son-in-law), Chansamone Boutchannha (daughter), & Somsanith Sirimanotham (son-in-law); cherished grandmother of Nyruck Symphommarath, Nitdavanh (Rosie) Symphommarath, Khamla (Vincent)...
Matt P. Spinello
Mar 2, 2019
Matt P. Spinello, Sr., 88, passed away on March 2, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center after a lengthy experience with dementia. On April 11, 1930 he was born to Ignazzio Spinello and Mary Agnes Spinello (née Fiorenza) in Rockford IL as the first of their eventual 5 children. He graduated from West High School in 1948. Matt lived an incredibly...
Bonnie D. Balok
Mar 2, 2019
Bonnie D. Balok 1927—2019 Bonnie Darlene Balok, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Wonder Lake on March 2, 2019. Born on September 17, 1927 in Kenosha, WI. Daughter of Willis F. and Gertrude H. (Eschbach) Fenske. Married Joseph J. Balok on June 25, 1949 at St John's Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI. Graduate of Mary...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Foster
Mar 1, 2019
Barbara “Barb” Ann Foster, 72, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Barb was born in Savanna, IL on September 5, 1946, daughter of Joseph and Juanita (Huling) Sterbenz. She married Richard C. Foster Sr. on January 30, 1965 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, IL. Barb was a homemaker most of her life. She...
Joan P. Gaines
Feb 28, 2019
Joan P. Gaines, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully February 28, 2019 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born July 28, 1930 in Rockford; daughter of Richard and Catherine (Cecila) Carey. She married Robert A. Gaines May 17, 1952 in Rockford. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Joan, an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed playing cards, traveling, gardening,...
Robert A. Murphy
Feb 28, 2019
Robert Anthony Murphy, 95, of Rockford died February 28, 2019, in the loving care of his family. Born April 9, 1923, in Peoria to Charles E. Murphy and Eleanor (Lynch) Murphy. He graduated from Spalding Institute in Peoria in 1941 and attended St. Josephs College. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was...
Deborah Ann (Rossato) Bambino
Feb 28, 2019
Deborah Ann (Rossato) Bambino, 66, of Rockford, passed away February 28, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical center, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 28, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of John & Marilyn (McGinnis) Rossato. Graduated from West High School, class of 1970. Married Russell Bambino, Jr, in Rockford on July 2, 1971. She worked for Supply Core...
Edward E. Bogdonas
Feb 28, 2019
Edward E. Bogdonas, 95, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born January 17, 1924, in Rockford, IL, the son of Mary (Bielski) and John Bogdonas. Edward attended West High and proudly served in the United States Air Corp. Edward married the love of his life, Josephine Dall’Osto, on October 9, 1948. He...
Michaeline Straetz
Feb 27, 2019
Michaeline Straetz, 75, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church after a valiant fight against cancer, peacefully passed to her heavenly home Wednesday morning, February 27th, 2019 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Miche” was born Michaeline Joan Girard on the Fourth of July, 1943, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, a month after her father, Mike, passed away, and...
Charles "Chuck" Haime
Feb 26, 2019
Charles Haime, 70, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born June 10, 1948, the son of Walter and Marilyn Haime. Charles was a loving husband to Lyuba Haime, father of Rick, Henry and Walter Haime and grandfather of 8 grandchildren to whom he provided guidance and strength. He was also known as pops, papa chunk and Chuck to...
Kay K. Dawley
Feb 26, 2019
Kay K. Dawley, 46, of Monroe Center, passed away February 26, 2019. Born July 1, 1972 in Rockford; daughter of James Dawley and Connie (Kilkelly) Chandler. She married Shane Vineyard June 16, 2018 in Monroe Center. A member of Monroe Center Community Church, Kay enjoyed bingo, gardening, riding mules, movies and spending time with her family, especially her niece, Kynley....
Heather Duade (Behning) Mclellan
Feb 25, 2019
Heather (Behning) McLellan, 47, of Cherry Valley, passed away February 25, 2019. Born January 4, 1972 in Waukegan; the daughter of Norman and Jennifer (Hatch) Behning. A member of Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, she was a graduate of Addison Trail High School, Northern Illinois University and Roosevelt University. Heather was employed with Ipsen International Inc as a Group Financial...
Angeline “Angie M. Sink
Feb 25, 2019
Angeline “Angie” M. Sink, 88, of Rockford, passed away February 25, 2019. Born January 31, 1931 in Windber, PA, the daughter of Italian Immigrants Gaspero & Frances (Paola) Sirianni. Graduated Windber High School, class of 1949. After high school she enlisted in the US Air Force, where she met Richard James Sink. They married June 26, 1954 at Chanute AFB...
Troy A. Divan
Feb 24, 2019
Troy A. Divan, 47, of East Dundee, formerly of Rockford, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, in his home after a short illness. Born July 18, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Peggy (Ennis) Divan. Troy attended West High School. Troy always had many friends. He enjoyed playing cards and racing BMX bikes. Troy is survived by his...
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