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Louis "Lou" A. Pace
Dec 11, 2018
Louis “Lou” A. Pace, 92, of Arlington Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born March 16, 1926, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Louis Pace and Matilda (Cozzoni) Pace. He was born and raised in Rockford, IL. Louis graduated from West High School class of 1944. He proudly served his country in World War II in the...
Vera E. German
Dec 11, 2018
Vera E. German, 94, of Rockford, previously from Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Born December 23, 1923, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of Howard and Floy (Barefield) Leffler. Vera married her best friend and soulmate, Louis German on August 26, 1940 in Hanibal, Missouri. She now joins him in Heaven. Together, they enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing....
Mary C. "Katie" Rorheim
Dec 11, 2018
Mary C. “Katie” Rorheim, 63 of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Katie was born October 28, 1955 in Oak Park, IL, daughter of Aidan and Rita (Rudd) McGibbon. She graduated from McHenry High School, Class of 1973. Katie met her true love and life partner, Kenneth Rorheim while attending Western Illinois University where she earned a...
Clifford E. Knowles
Dec 10, 2018
Clifford E. Knowles, 89 of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 surrounded by family. Born May 2, 1929, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Ethel Knowles. Cliff was a proud and patriotic veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. Cliff met and married the love of his life, Ruby Thomas. They celebrated life and...
Steven C. Abbott
Dec 10, 2018
Steven C. Abbott, 46, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital. Born October 19, 1972 in Rockford; he was the son of Jon and Victoria (Borgen) Abbott Sr. He married Lori Hodges on October 19, 2018 in Rockford. Steve attended Jefferson High School and was a former employee of Barcol Door Company. An avid...
Adeline G. Benedetto
Dec 8, 2018
Adeline “Addie” G. Benedetto, 33, of Belvidere, passed away December 8, 2018. Born January 27, 1985 in Belvidere; she was the daughter of James A. Benedetto and Kimberly Neises. Addie was a graduate of Jefferson High School. She enjoyed laughing and joking with others, making them smile. Addie also enjoyed doing hair and make-up, watching Joyce Meyer, watching the Back...
Tracey L. Williams
Dec 7, 2018
Tracey L. Williams, 41, of Rockford passed away December 7, 2018 in her home. Born April 2, 1977 in Rockford, the daughter of Thomas Williams and Rae Jacobs. Graduated from Palm Bay High School, Melbourne, Fl. She volunteered at Heartland Community Church. Tracey enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include children, Kailyn Rae Vega and Adrian Allen...
Cynthia "Cindy" M. Kalstrom
Dec 7, 2018
Cynthia “Cindy” M. Kalstrom, 58, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 25, 1960 in Rockford; she was the daughter of William and Marjorie (Gustafson) Zies. A graduate of East High School, Cindy was employed with Sundstrand Corporation. She was a person who loved being outdoors spending her time fishing, gardening...
Michael "Mike" F. Tongue
Dec 6, 2018
Michael “Mike” F. Tongue, 48 of Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. Mike was born June 22, 1970 in Rockford, IL, son of Michael R. Tongue and Linda (Cox) Engelkens. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1989. Mike married Carrie (Skrzypczynski) Tongue on June 4, 1994 in Rockford. He was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic...
Hsiu F. Liou
Dec 4, 2018
Hsiu Liou, 73, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in her home. She is survived by her children, Bruce Liou, May (Wen) Zeng, and Robert (YeJeong Son) Liou; her grandchildren, Carlo and Andre Liou, Andrew, Mickey, and Thomas Zeng, Goojong and Gooyoung Jung and Alexis Nagi Liou. Per Hsiu’s wishes, services will be private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory...
Wendy C. Contreras
Dec 3, 2018
Wendy C. Contreras, 36, of Rockford, passed away December 3, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 7, 1982 in El Salvador, the daughter of Jose Dagoberto Contreras & Mirna Elizabeth Caballero Hernandez. Married Fermin Garcia in Rolling Meadows on September 21, 2006. She worked for ABM Company for thirteen years. She is survived by husband and parents and numerous...
William "Bill" A. Schriver
Dec 1, 2018
William “Bill” A. Schriver, 74, of Belvidere died Saturday, December 1st, 2018. Born August 28th, 1944, in Mauston, Wisconsin, the son of Harley and Mildred (Howland) Schriver. Bill was a courageous father who served in the National Guard for 8 years. He married our mother Mary Jo Buch on January 1st, 1966 at Fort Gordon Military Base in Georgia. Dad,...
Jesse L. Otwell
Nov 30, 2018
Jesse Lee Otwell, 91, of Rockford, passed away November 30, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 15, 1927 in Lincoln Parish, La, the son of John & Lytha (Howard) Otwell. Attended Ruston High School. Served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver during WWII European Theater. Moved to Rockford, IL in 1948. He married Verna Iloe...
James W. Nichols
Nov 29, 2018
James W. Nichols, 76, of Cherry Valley passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 in his home. Born October 5, 1942, the son of James and Marie (Bonk) Nichols. James was a veteran serving in the United States Marines for 4 years and was promoted to Captain. James married Rosalie Hehn on September 2, 1963 at St. Rita Catholic Church in...
Shirley R. Elliott
Nov 28, 2018
Shirley R. Elliott, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Shirley was born in St. Louis, MO on September 21, 1925, daughter of Leonard and Hazel (Lorenz) Langeneckert. She married Francis E. Elliott on July 3, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. He passed away June 29, 2007. Throughout life, Shirley was an excellent cook and loved to...
Shirley Mae Swart
Nov 28, 2018
Shirley Mae Swart, 92, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2018, at Alden Debes Center, Rockford. She was born November 28, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Johnson) Murphy. Shirley graduated from Muldoon Catholic High School in the class of 1944. She married Donald E. Swart on September 6, 1947, and he passed away in Rockford on...
Hugh T. Degroff
Nov 27, 2018
Hugh T. DeGroff, 76, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born July 9, 1942, the son of Faye and Marguerite (Lawson) DeGroff. Hugh was a graduate of Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo and attended classes at Rock Valley College. Hugh was a United States Air Force Veteran. Hugh married Linda Freedlund on October 17, 1959 in...
Mary K. Giacomelli
Nov 26, 2018
Mary K (Kauffman) Giacomelli, 86 of Rockford, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at home, The Grand Victorian with her daughter Ann (Steve) by her side. She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Mummum, Grandma and Great Mummum. Born June 28, 1932 in Springfield, IL to William V. and Elizabeth (Malone) Kauffman. Mary was a woman of grace and class. A devout...
Mary K. Giacomelli
Nov 26, 2018
Mary K (Kauffman) Giacomelli, 86 of Rockford, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at home, The Grand Victorian with her daughter Ann (Steve) by her side. Loving Daughter, Mother, Mummum, Grandma and Great Mummum. Born June 28, 1932 in Springfield, IL to William V. and Elizabeth (Malone) Kauffman. Mary was a woman of grace and class. A devout Catholic and sincerely...
Josephine A. Alfano
Nov 25, 2018
Josephine A. Alfano, 89, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 25, 2018. Josephine "Jo" was born in Rockford on September 14, 1929, daughter of Charlie and Angelina (Cannella) Russo. She graduated from East High School, where she enjoyed GAA sports activities. Josephine married her beloved husband Barney A. Alfano, on November 13, 1948, at St....
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