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Maria L. West
Sep 22, 2018
Maria L. West passed away on Saturday, September 22nd in Rockford, IL surrounded by her loving family. The former Maria Frechette grew up in Sackets Harbor NY, was 56 years old and died of complications related to cancer treatment. She was the daughter of Eldon and Emelia Frechette. She is survived by her husband, three children and six grandchildren, her...
Geraldine M. Kessman
Sep 22, 2018
Geraldine M. Kessman went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 22, 2018. Born August 31, 1927 in Hamel, IL, to Alvin and Beata Weishaupt. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1945 and married Joyce F. Kessman May 1, 1948. Geraldine was employed at the Selective Service in Edwardsville, Belvidere and Rockford, Illinois. She also worked for the Board...
Patty L. Nau
Sep 20, 2018
Patty Nau, 84, Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Mercyhealth Hospital. She was born September 8, 1934, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Fred and Blanch (Eggleston) Taake. Patty attended Drake University and graduated from Rockford College with her degree in teaching. She married John “Bud” Nau in Des Moines, IA on May 29, 1954. He passed...
Patricia A. Stahl
Sep 19, 2018
Patricia A. Stahl, 83, of Rockford, passed away September 19, 2018 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born November 19. 1934 in Ft. Sheridan, IL, the daughter of Michael J. & Agnes (Schmidt) Girard. Graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1953. She worked for Illinois Bell Co. as a Telecommunications operator. Married Ronald Stahl on Jan 28, 1956. She was...
Cynthia "Cindy" (Mcclure) Wells
Sep 19, 2018
Cynthia “Cindy” (McClure) Wells, 82, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Cindy was born August 18, 1936 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Charles and Linda (Falk) McClure. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1954. Throughout most of her career, Cindy was employed as an office manager at the law firm of McGreevy, Johnson...
Ellsworth "Dean" Milway
Sep 19, 2018
Ellsworth “Dean” Milway, 92 of Rockford, IL passed away September 19, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Dean was born in Rochester, NY on September 19, 1926, son of E.J. and Pauline (Dean) Milway. He married Jean L. (Leberman) Milway on September 3, 1949 in Meadville, PA. Dean’s family was very important to him and he liked...
Gianna Kathryn Lisa Foti
Sep 18, 2018
Gianna Kathryn Lisa Foti, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born April, 24, 2018, the daughter of Nicholas and Ariel (Miller) Foti. Gianna was a pure joy and anyone who met her would agree. She loved to laugh, smile and eat. She enjoyed playing with her toes and rolling over. Gianna traveled to many places, including...
David Joseph Cascio
Sep 18, 2018
David Joseph Cascio, 67, of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Rockford, passed away September 18, 2018 in Beaufort, SC. Born June 14, 1951 in Rockford; he was the son of Peter J. and Mary D. (Bonavia) Cascio. He married Barbara Ann Dinges April 18, 1970 in Freeport, IL. He retired to Beaufort SC in 2010 after 30 plus years of emplyment...
George L. Prezioso
Sep 18, 2018
George L. Prezioso, 80, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at SwedishAmerican Hospital with his family by his side. Born February 4, 1938, in Rockford, the son of Nick and Helen Prezioso. George was a graduate of East High in 1956. George met Marlene Swenson on a blind date and they were later married on April 25, 1959....
Jean M. Peppin
Sep 17, 2018
Jean M. Peppin, 94, of Byron, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born May 4, 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Duncan G. and Isabel (Robertson) McKinnon. Jean married the love of her life, William Peppin, September 25, 1954. Jean was strong willed with a great sense of humor. She...
Wha Sik Bayston
Sep 17, 2018
Wha Sik Bayston, 71, of Loves Park, IL passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Wha was born May 3, 1947, in Inchon, South Korea, the daughter of Soung Choi and Duck (Moon) Choi. She married the love of her life, Gary Bayston, July 18, 1987 at the Church by the Side of the Road...
Zachary Ryan Birkholz
Sep 16, 2018
Zachary Ryan Birkholz was born in Kissimmee, Florida on June 23, 2004. He was a freshman at Harlem High School and participated in many activities. One of his favorite activities was the up-coming Powder Puff game where he would be cheering on girls playing football. In the past Zachary was involved in wrestling, volleyball, and baseball. His absolute most favorite...
Erasmo Hernanadez
Sep 16, 2018
Erasmo Hernandez, 77 of Poplar Grove, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1940, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Aluerio & Hortencia (Quinones) Hernandez. Marred Dolores Hernandez in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1967. Served in the US Army during Vietnam War. Worked for International Paper....
Patricia J. Podraza
Sep 15, 2018
Patricia Jean Podraza, 63, entered eternal rest September 15, 2018 at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1955. Patricia lived most of her life in the Chicago area before moving to the Northern Illinois region and settling in Rockford, Illinois. She is a former member of Heartland Community Church. The...
Jack Lindstrom
Sep 15, 2018
Jack Lindstrom, 88 of Rockford, IL, finished the final chapter in his life, peacefully at home on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Jack was born August 17, 1930 in Waterloo, IA, son of Earl and Emma (McCarty) Lindstrom. He married Ellen (Powell) Lindstrom on January 1, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his wife, Ellen supported the American Legion and...
Paul J. Celner
Sep 14, 2018
Paul John Celner passed away on September 14, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born to Charles Celner and Josephine Biel Celner on April 30, 1930. Paul graduated from East High School class of 1947. Married Jean Zordan on June 18, 1960. Paul was a tool and die maker for 50 years. He retired from...
M. Joanne Gorman
Sep 10, 2018
M. Joanne Gorman died peacefully at Presence St. Anne’s Center on September 10th, 2018 in Rockford, IL at the age of...oops, she wouldn't want to say… Joanne is survived by her children Maureen (Alan) of Palo Alto, CA, Mark (Nancie) of Lake Forest, IL, Tom of Sedona, AZ and Anne-Marie (Patrick) of Albany, NY, and beloved grandchildren Madeleine, Sophie, Ronan,...
Donna V. Kelley
Sep 10, 2018
Donna V. Kelley, 85 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. Donna was born September 30, 1932 in Jolley, IA, the daughter of Orville and Velva (Wall) Johnson. She married Robert C. Kelley on June 25, 1951. He passed away in 2005. Donna was the proud mother of 5 healthy, successful children. She is a past member...
Franklin L.. "Bud" Johnson
Sep 9, 2018
Franklin L. “Bud” Johnson, 98, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born September 5, 1920, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Anna (Heikes) Johnson. Bud was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1938. He proudly served his country in the Unites states Army and fought in the final, great battle of Okinawa....
Paul H. Meyer
Sep 9, 2018
Paul H. Meyer, 90, of Poplar Grove passed away September 9, 2018 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born January 12, 1928 in Des Plaines, IL the son of George & Olga (Schumann) Meyer. Graduated from Main East High School. Married Diana Kolkau in February of 1954. He co-owned M & V carpenter Company with his brother. Paul enjoyed golfing, bowling...
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