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Bonnie D. Balok
March 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
March 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...
Robert A. Murphy
February 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...
Joan P. Gaines
February 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,...
Deborah Ann (Rossato) Bambino
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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...
Kristofer Garmager Sr.
February 24, 2019
Kristofer Garmager Sr., 93, of Rockford passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 21, 1925 in Norway; the son of Conrad and Gudrun (Bjoergen) Garmager. He married Sonya Johnson on October 18, 1947 in Rockford. Kristofer immigrated from Norway to the U.S 90 years ago and was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp,...
Charles "Chuck" A. Starace
February 24, 2019
Charles “Chuck” A. Starace, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. Chuck was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 18, 1935, son of Charles A. and Theresa (Mastrangelo) Starace. He married Helen (Knillova) Starace in New Rochelle, NY the year of 1974. Chuck was an active member at St. James Catholic Church of Belvidere for many years....
Sheila K. Stuttler
February 24, 2019
Sheila K. Stuttler, 65, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born, April 28, 1953 in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Jane Stuttler. She graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1971. She went on to work as a bookkeeper at Rockford Silk Screen for 39 years. Sheila was a movie buff and...
James "Jim" M. Dixon
February 24, 2019
James “Jim” M. Dixon, 73, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. Jim was born June 24, 1945 in Rockford, IL, son of James Sr. and Esther (Erb) Dixon. He graduated Boylan High School, Class of 1963. Jim was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved sports, especially golf. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Cathy Lynn Spates
February 23, 2019
Cathy Lynn (Knox) Spates, 58, of Rockford, IL, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 23, 2019, surrounded by friends. Cathy resided in Rockford, IL. She was born in Morrison, IL on November 24, 1960, daughter of Spencer J and Janice Rae (Dykhuis) Knox. She was educated in Morrison and graduated from Morrison High School. Cathy married...
John A. Bunk
February 21, 2019
John A. Bunk, 74, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born March 12, 1944 in Rockford, the son of Glennie (Newkirk) and Joseph Bunk. He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from St. Thomas High School, class of 1962. John married the love of his life, Judith Jobe on February 12, 1982. He worked as...
Dorothy L. (Dotty) Biesanz
February 21, 2019
Dorothy L. (Dotty) Biesanz, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Dotty was born in Easton, PA on February 10, 1927, daughter of Duane and Ethel (Speer) Hormell. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and later received a Master’s degree in education from Winona State University. Dotty lived...
Clarence "Butch" Turek
February 20, 2019
Clarence “Butch” Turek, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born March 7, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the son of Florence (Rugalinski) and Joseph Turek. Butch was a graduate of Polo Community High School, classes of 1967 and 1968. He received his Associates Degree from Sauk Valley Community College. Butch married the love of his...
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