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Raymond E. Rickabaugh
Nov 23, 2018
Raymond E. “Rick” Rickabaugh, Sr., of Belvidere passed away in his sister’s home in Monroe, Wi. Born September 27, 1944 in Correctionville, Iowa, the son of Everett & Juanita Mae (Roark) Rickabaugh. Rick enjoyed bowling, motorcycles, and fishing. He is survived by children Raymond Rickabaugh Jr, Kenny Rickabaugh, Deborah Simmons, Selena (Bud) Rickabaugh and Jon (Jessica) Rickabaugh; 10 grandchildren, 4...
Gloria Y. Calvagna
Nov 23, 2018
Gloria Y. Calvagna, 79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on November 23, 2018. Born December 23, 1938 in Alexandria, MN; she was the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Erickson) Johnson. She married Russell “Russ” A. Calvagna on June 30, 1962 in Rockford. A member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Gloria was a former employee of American Insurance...
Betty L. Hlavka
Nov 23, 2018
Betty L. Hlavka, 101, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on November 23, 2018. She was born October 18, 1917 to J. Bert and Blanche (Whittall) Woodruff. Betty graduated from Rockford High School in 1935 and from Rockford Hospital School of Nursing in 1939. She loved her nursing career, working both at Rockford Hospital and later for Dr. Wm. K Ford,...
Reva Lee Bean
Nov 23, 2018
Reva Lee (Shearon) Bean, 95, of Dexter, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018, at River Bluff Nursing Home in Loves Park, Illinois. She was born June 18, 1923, in Frisco, MO, the daughter of Terry and Opal (Joseph) Shearon. She had one younger sister, Wantona Margarett, who tragically died in a train accident in 1941. Reva married...
Eugene "Gene" Allen Bankord
Nov 22, 2018
Eugene “Gene” Allen Bankord, 84, of Belvidere peacefully passed away and went to heaven on November 22, 2018 surrounded by his adoring wife Cleo and family. Gene left a legacy of servanthood and devotion to his wife and family, an inspiring work ethic, creative problem solving, and an independent, kind and gentle spirit. He was deeply loved and admired by...
Robert F. Tucker
Nov 20, 2018
Robert F. Tucker, 59, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital. Born December 28, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Helen (Hawks) Tucker. Robert attended Harlem High School. Robert was a proud United States Army Veteran. Robert owned Tucker Heating and Air Conditioning with his father, Frank before handing it over to his brother,...
Vytautas "Vyt" V. Salucka
Nov 19, 2018
Vytautas “Vyt” V. Salucka, 88, of Rockford, passed away November 19, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 4, 1930 in Lithuania, the son of Juozas & Marija (Jameikis) Salucka. Vyt married Silvia Zauka, in Rockford, at St. Peter & Paul Church, on January 7, 1956. Vyt worked as a draftsman at Twin Disc for forty...
Thomas "Tom" James Hockison
Nov 18, 2018
Thomas “Tom” James Hockison, 57, Oregon, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, in his home. He was born October 3, 1961, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Richard and Charlotte (Mitchell) Hockison. Tom was a veteran of the Air Force. He married June Gaudreault in Oregon on July 24, 2009. He owned and operated Quality Industrial Services for many years...
Marilynn M. Gabe
Nov 16, 2018
Marilynn M. Gabe, 84, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. Born August 25, 1934 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Madeline and Leonard Somers. Marilynn graduated in 1952 from Muldoon High. Marilynn married Bob Gabe on July 2, 1966. She was employed by Elco-Textron for 35 years. Marilynn is survived by her daughter, Stacy (David) Zimmerman; granddaughters, Tara (Tyler)...
Arnold "Arnie" V. Bailey
Nov 16, 2018
Arnold “Arnie” V. Bailey, Jr, 71, Belvidere, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Morning Star Village. He was born February 20, 1947, in Ottawa, the son of Arnold V. and Wilda (Poutre) Bailey, Sr. Arnie was a US Army veteran. He married Nancy Bonnet in Lena on November 18, 1967. “Bear” was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere for...
Dale A. Zeal
Nov 16, 2018
Dale A. Zeal, 97, of Rockford, died November 16, 2018. Born May 23, 1921 in Galena, Illinois, the son of Charles and Margaret (O’Rourke) Zeal. He married Florence Bussan in Galena on July 27, 1942. Dale served one year in the United States Army and two years in the United States Air Corp where he received his commission and pilot...
Carla H. Dohm
Nov 15, 2018
Carla H. Dohm, 56, of Rockton, passed away November 15, 2018. Born March 25, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA; she was the daughter of Charles and Beryl (Pritchard) Holden. She married Michael Z. Dohm on June 7, 2008 in Bettendorf, IA. She was the former Vice President of Rockford Title Company. Carla enjoyed motorcycle riding, reading, gardening, woodworking, refinishing furniture, home...
Donna R. Blomquist-Boothe
Nov 15, 2018
Donna R. Blomquist-Boothe, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born November 29, 1950, the daughter of Inez and Harry L. Davis and spent her early years growing up in Rockford, graduating from East High School, class of 1968. Donna married her best friend, Walt Boothe, and together...
Ava M. Beck
Nov 14, 2018
Ava M. Beck, 8, of Winnebago, gracefully lost her battle with Osteosarcoma on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after being diagnosed in June. Ava was surrounded by her loving family, who were by her side, every step of her journey. Ava was born on December 17, 2009, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicole Macias and Josh Beck. Ava was a third...
Sheila M. Kordash
Nov 13, 2018
Sheila M. Kordash, 69, Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born July 10, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Maurice and Verna (Thompson) Johnson. Sheila graduated from Rockford East High School, the class of 1967. She married Gary Kordash in Rockford on October 9, 1971. She worked at Travelers Insurance and later owned and operated Mulford...
Michael A. Ennis
Nov 13, 2018
Michael A. Ennis, 56, of Rockford, passed away November 13, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 26, 1961 in Topeka, KS, the son of Donald & Gladys (Osterhaus) Ennis. Graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1979. Married Lori Brierton in Rockford, on May 5, 1984 at Our Masters UMC. Member of Maywood Evangelical Free Church. Michael...
Donald "Don" G. Ozburn
Nov 13, 2018
Donald G. Ozburn, age 73, of Rockford died November 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born March 11, 1945 in Pinckneyville, IL the son of Howard and Lorraine (Eaton) Ozburn. Don married Sandra (Engels) Ozburn on June 23, 1972 in Rockford, IL. Don graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School in 1963. He graduated from University...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Tucker
Nov 12, 2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Tucker, 58, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Jeff was born September 14, 1960 in Rockford, IL, son of Franklin and Helen (Hawks) Tucker. He married Audra (Michaels) Tucker at Disney World in Orlando, FL on May 17, 2007. Jeff attended Harlem High School, Class of 1978. He was a firefighter with...
Veto J. Santini
Nov 11, 2018
Veto J. Santini, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born August 4, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Bertha (Cascio) and Veto A. Santini. Veto graduated from West High School, class of 1968 and went on to the University of Illinois. He was the first All American Football Player...
Bonnie Lou Krampota
Nov 11, 2018
Bonnie Lou Krampota, (née Magnuson), 72, passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital, November 11, 2018 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. The third child of Clarence and Hilma Magnuson -- Dennis, Decorah, IA; the late Donald, Rockford; and Connie, Rockford -- Bonnie lived her entire life in Rockford. She attended Turner School,...
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