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Giordano "Gordie" B. Baggio
February 20, 2019
Giordano Benvenuto Baggio, 86 Cherry Valley – Giordano B. “Gordie” Baggio of Cherry Valley died peacefully of natural causes at his home on February 20, 2019 in Cherry Valley, Illinois at the age of 86. Gordie is survived by his sons, Daniel (Jina) Baggio – Huntley and Steven (Jody) Kempin - Rockford; Sister, Norma (Tom) Cancelose - Rockford; eight Grandchildren;...
Sandra L. Scott
February 18, 2019
Sandra L. Scott, 71, of Machesney Park passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 with her family by her side. Born December 31, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Gladys (Dougherty) Baker. Sandra was a graduate of Auburn High School. She worked for Landstar and Gallagher. Sandra enjoyed fashion and will be affectionately remembered by some as “Fancy Sandy.”...
James "Jim" W. Friemuth
February 18, 2019
James “Jim” W. Friemuth, 76, Machesney Park, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12, 1942, in Harvard, the son of Warner and Thelma (Melquist) Friemuth. Jim married Judy Sorensen on April 21, 1965. He was a heavy equipment mechanic at Adams Equipment for 42 years. Jim was a...
Ida C. Kramp
February 18, 2019
Ida C. Kramp, 86, of Rockford, went to meet our Lord and Savior Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born December 4, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas and Helen Prezioso. Ida graduated from East High School, class of 1950. She married the love of her life, Howard “Howie” Kramp on February 27, 1953. She was very athletic...
Alessandro "Al" Guerrera
February 17, 2019
Alessandro “Al” Guerrera, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully February 17, 2019. Born August 15, 1930 in Rockford, son of Onofrio and Giuseppina (Priolo) Guerrera. Married Grace (Pigatti) Guerrera on November 7, 1959. Al graduated from East High School in 1948. Briefly attended Northern Illinois State Teacher’s College prior to serving in the US Air Force from 1951 - 1955....
Jeanne Fiery
February 16, 2019
Jeanne Fiery, age 83, died peacefully in the presence of her three daughters on February 16th at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL. Born on July 15, 1935 to Robert Fiery and Elinor Bowker Fiery (Keady) in Washington D.C. Jeanne was a pioneering nurse practitioner, enjoying a long career with the University of Massachusetts, Arizona State University, International School of Business...
Mary V. Stanfel
February 15, 2019
Mary V. Stanfel, 97, of Rockford, passed away February 15, 2019 in the home of her loving daughter Susan and Claude. Born January 25, 1922 in Cincinnati, IA, the daughter of John & Rachel (Vanderville) Samson. Lived most of her life in Rockford, coming here from Cincinnati, IA. Married Charles C. Stanfel in Unionville, MO, on July 19, 1939, they...
Leland E. Wright
February 13, 2019
Leland E. Wright, 86, of Rockford, passed away February 13, 2019 at Crimson Pointe. Born March 23, 1932 in Rockford; son of Floyd and Melvina (Johnson) Wright. He married Gwendolyn Nelson on April 10, 1953 in Rockford. A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, Leland retired from Nylint Corporation after 23 years of employment. He was a life-time...
Mary W. Doerr
February 11, 2019
Mary W. Doerr, 93, Rockford, died peacefully and went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 11, 2019, with family at her bedside. Mary was born in Benton, IL on October 17, 1925, to Robert R. and Terzie I. (Kirkpatrick)) Ward. She married Robert S. Doerr on December 25, 1946, and together they had 5 children; Barb (Jack)...
Richard "Rick" H. Wholey
February 11, 2019
Richard “Rick” Hardart Wholey, of Rockford, died on February 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on May 30, 1948 to John and Elizabeth Wholey. He spent his formative years in Syracuse, New York and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and Cornell University with a B.A. in Asian Studies. Rick entered the Air Force and...
Mary A. Prescott
February 10, 2019
Mary A. Prescott, 82, of Rockford, passed away February 10, 2019 peacefully in her home. Born December 9, 1936 in Rockford, the daughter of R.K. “Kim” and Julia (Farrington) Garey. She attended Cathedral of St. Peter School and graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1954. She married Hugh C. Prescott in Rockford at Cathedral of Saint Peter on June...
William A. Salyer
February 10, 2019
William A. Salyer, 82, of Rockford passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 2, 1936, in Dante, Virginia, the son of Willie and Mollie (Fields) Salyer. He married Loretta Eddy and together they raised 3 daughters. Loretta predeceased Art in 2001 and Art then was married to June in 2005. He enjoyed camping...
Elaine Scarbrough
February 9, 2019
Elaine Scarbrough, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Elaine was born October 17, 1949 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Lawrence and Irene (Gesiorski) Soja. She graduated St. Joseph’s High School of Chicago, IL. Elaine married the love of her life, James “Jim” Scarbrough on September 12, 1970 in Chicago. She was a member of St....
Elizabeth "Betty" Emily Hink
February 8, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Emily Hopkins Hink Rockford, IL - Betty Hink, 95, former resident of Windsor, Colorado, died February 8, 2019. Betty was born November 5, 1923 in Clinton, Iowa to Lloyd H. and Viola G. (Barber) Hopkins. Betty was married on April 14, 1945 to the late Joe Hink, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. They had been married for 66...
Logan Bryce Bilek
February 6, 2019
Logan Bryce Bilek, 19, of Rockton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Logan was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 19, 1999, son of Marc and Lindsay (Anguilm) Bilek. He graduated Hononegah Community High School; Class of 2018. Logan will be remembered most for his big heart, sweet smile and his contagious laugh. He loved music, singing, photography,...
R. Christopher "Chris" Peters
February 5, 2019
R. Christopher “Chris” Peters, 55, Aurora, formerly of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2019. He was born February 18, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Joan (Enenas) Peters. Chris was a graduate of the former George Williams College in Downers Grove. He was employed as a bus driver for First Student and most recently as a...
Carol L. Nausner
February 5, 2019
Carol L. Nausner, 78, Machesney Park, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of Francis and Estelle (Schrambeck) Geeser. Carol married Gerry Nausner, in Rockford, on August 29, 1959. She was the co-owner, secretary-treasurer for Met-Chem Consultants, Inc. from 1969 to 2000. She was a...
Clara D. Bragg
February 4, 2019
Clara D. Bragg, 63, of Pecatonica passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019. Born September 7, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Delbert and Ethel (Dunning) West. Clara married Daniel Bragg in Rockford on July 18, 1982. Clara enjoyed gardening and working on puzzles. She loved camping, catching crawfish and drinking coffee around the campfire. Most of all, Clara...
Gretchen M. Spreitzer
February 3, 2019
Gretchen M. Spreitzer, 70, Marengo, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, in her home. She was born July 3, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of Donald and Rose Mary (Sikorski) Spreitzer. After attending Barat College for 2 years, she graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. She worked as a buyer for Navistar and most recently...
Vern W. Sympson
February 3, 2019
Vern W. Sympson, 88, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 3, 2019, in his home. Born December 12, 1930, the son of Wray and Ethel (Clint) Sympson. After graduating from high school, Vern joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Germany as a radio operator from 1948 – 1952. Vern attended the American Television...
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