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Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Kurz
Jan 8, 2019
Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Kurz, J.C.L., died Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019 at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates after a long illness. Monsignor was born on August 15, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George Kurz and Muriel Somers. He attended DeSales Preparatory Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin before attending St. Francis Major Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Monsignor also attended Aquinas Institute, Dubuque,...
Kameron Jade Darling
Jan 7, 2019
Baby boy, Kameron Jade Darling, went to heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Kameron was born Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Rockford, IL , son of Christopher Darling and Misty Stowe. He is loved beyond words and will be dearly missed. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family...
August "Augie" J. Martelin
Jan 5, 2019
August “Augie” J. Martelin, 88, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 23, 1930 in Rockford; the son of John and Anna (Wardin) Martelin. A U.S. Army Veteran, Augie retired from Sundstrand after more than 20 years of employment. He was a graduate of East High School, class of ’49 and...
Joyce A. Corcoran
Jan 5, 2019
Joyce Ann (Johnston) Corcoran, 72, was loved by everyone whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on the evening of Saturday, January 5th, 2019. That morning, she enjoyed coffee and breakfast with her husband of 39 years, John Corcoran. She had just left a pedicure with her daughter, Jennifer Vernetti and granddaughter, Presley. She fought through numerous...
Grant H. Smith
Jan 5, 2019
Grant H. Smith, 98, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, January 05, 2019 in his home. Born May 30, 1920 in Rockford; son of Edwin Oscar and Flossie Bell (Castle) Smith Sr. He married Phoebe K. Johnson on January 13, 1959 in Rockford. An Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII, Grant retired from Rockford Clutch in 1983 after 43 years...
Mateo Phenix Alvares
Jan 4, 2019
Mateo Phenix Alvares was born on Friday, December 14th 2018 at 7:44 am, to his loving mother Vanessa Flores-Alvares at Mercy Health Hospital Rockford Illinois. He weighed 1 pound 6 ounces and was 11 1/2 inches long. Our Family was blessed to have him here on earth for 22, short but oh so precious, days before he went to his...
Beatrice "Bea" J. Mutz
Jan 3, 2019
Beatrice “Bea” J. Mutz, 91, Rockford, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in her home. She was born April 19, 1927, in Fond du lac, WI, the daughter of Harry and Marguerite (McCormack) Keys. Bea married Joseph E. Mutz in Fond du lac, WI on July 29, 1950. He passed away on December 16, 2000. She was a member of...
Lois Ione (Greenfield) Donaldson
Jan 3, 2019
Lois Ione (Greenfield) Donaldson, 86, Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born March 26, 1932, in Riverside, IL, the daughter of Lurton and Emelia Bever. She married Kenneth Greenfield on April 18, 1953. They were married for nearly 50 years. Survived by her son, Scott (Sandy) Greenfield of Stillman Valley, IL;...
John A. Keho
Jan 3, 2019
John A. Keho, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. John was born June 10, 1927 in Chicago, IL, son of Andrew and Ida Keho. He married Ellen “Nell” (Hodgen) Keho in November of 1958 in Amboy, IL. John served in the United States Army, World War II. He worked most of his life as a sales...
Michael C. Salvatori
Jan 3, 2019
Michael C. Salvatori, 54, of Rockford passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 7, 1964 in Rockford the son of Eugene "Gino" Salvatori and Charma Trimble. He graduated from the Illinois School For Deaf, Class of 1984. Also attended Northern Illinois University for a deaf program. He was active in the deaf...
Garry Owen Peterson
Jan 3, 2019
Garry Owen Peterson, 48, Bolingbrook, died on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at JourneyCare Hospice CareCenter, Barrington. Born February 17, 1970 in Sterling, son of Douglas O. and Nancy A. Tetrick Peterson. Graduated from Jefferson High School, Rockford, in 1988 and UIC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While attending NIU he was a member of Phi Kappa Theta. Married...
Mary Call
Jan 2, 2019
Mary Call, 78, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born December 28, 1940 in Dekalb; she was the daughter of Orville and Marion (Klein) Montgomery. She married Bill Call on May 16, 1959 in Rockford. A graduate of East High School, Mary was a member of Riverside Community Church. She retired from Sundstrand after...
Virginia Helen Tyler
Jan 1, 2019
Virginia Helen Tyler, 74, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1944, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Chester and Della Marvelle (Morris) Jones. She worked as the office manager in the office of Dr. Soriano for many years, retiring in 2010. Virginia enjoyed embroidering...
Lucille M. Benson-Jenson
Dec 31, 2018
Lucille M. Benson-Jenson, 95, of Rockford, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born January 1, 1923, in Metamora, Illinois the daughter of Magdalena (Nauman) and Frank Studer. Lucille grew up in Sherburn, Minnesota and later moved to Rockford. She married Oster Benson and had two children, he preceded her in death. She later married Ken Jenson, he also...
Bert H. Anderson
Dec 31, 2018
Bert H. Anderson, 86, of Rockford passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in his home. Born April 17, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Victor and Ethel (Long) Anderson. Bert was a United States Army Veteran serving in Japan. Bert also worked as a construction crew chief for Northern Illinois Gas Company, retiring in 1991 after 35 years. He was...
Irene A. Pauletto
Dec 31, 2018
Irene Pauletto, 94, of Rockford, passed away December 31, 2018 in her home. Born May 19, 1924 in Rockford; she was the daughter of Peter and Teresa (Zanocco) Gaspari. She married Bruno Pauletto on August 29, 1970 in Rockford. A graduate of Muldoon High School, Irene retired from Illinois Bell after 38 years of employment. She was member of St....
Robert Cloyd Patterson
Dec 31, 2018
Robert Cloyd Patterson, 84, born August 15, 1934, died December 31, 2018. He was the son of Leroy Patterson and Lila Hedlund. Robert was a lifelong resident of Rockford. He attended Northwestern Military & Naval Academy, Lake Geneva, WI; he graduated in May of 1954 as 2nd Lieutenant and received one of the school’s highest awards of Most Improved Citizenship....
Marilyn K. West
Dec 30, 2018
Marilyn K. West, 84, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Marilyn was born August 28, 1934 in Cherry Valley, IL, daughter of John and Tecla (Anderson) Peacock. She graduated from East High School of Rockford, Class of 1952. Marilyn married Calvin “Cal” West on July 19, 1958 at St. Bridget Catholic...
Joseph G. Wong
Dec 30, 2018
Joseph Gordon Wong was claimed by our gracious and loving Lord on December 30th, 2018 due to medical complications and age. He died peacefully early Sunday morning at age 86, just shy of 6 days until his 87th birthday. He was born in Chicago but lived in Rockford for 82 years after moving from Berwyn, IL as a child. The...
Marie L. Swanson
Dec 30, 2018
Marie L. Swanson, 95, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born July 19, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Margaret (DiGiovanni) Armato. Marie married Carl “Ray” Swanson; he preceded her in death in 1967. Marie worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 40 years. Marie loved to cook and was an avid shopper. She stayed active...
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