Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Elaine L. Kampert

Elaine L. Kampert

January 20, 2019

Elaine Lucille (Wartell) Kampert passed away on January 20, 2019 after a long battle with COPD. She was born on September 24th 1930 to William and Lucille Wartell in Chicago, Illinois where she attended and graduated from Schurz High School in June of 1948. She married Milton (Mickey) Kampert that same year and later moved to Carpentersville, Illinois in 1955....

Charles Randle (Randy) Osborne

Charles Randle (Randy) Osborne

January 19, 2019

Charles Randle (Randy) Osborne Loving husband and father of 4 children, 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren passed away January 19, 2019. Randy was born in Rockford, IL on July 10, 1929. Son to William and Mary (Lazzio) Osborne. He married Mary Wainwright on November 2, 1947. They have 4 children; Michael (Anna), Ronald (Pam), Nancy (Mike) Van Milligen and...

Donald  A. Heaberlin

Donald A. Heaberlin

January 17, 2019

Donald A. Heaberlin, 92, of Rockford, passed away January 17, 2019 at Wesley Willows. Born January 7, 1927 in Rockford, the son of Alvin E. & Gladys L. (Black) Heaberlin. Graduated West High School. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Married Janet E. Bacon in Rockford on December 22, 1950. He was on the Rockford Fire Department for...

James "Jim" R. Woollacott

James "Jim" R. Woollacott

January 16, 2019

James “Jim” R. Woollacott, 72, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, with his wife Peggy at his side. He was born April 17, 1946, in Rochelle, the son of Fred George and Armella (Graf) Woollacott. Jim attended Rochelle High School, Rock Valley College, and Florida State University. He married...

James Brad Dock

James Brad Dock

January 15, 2019

James B. Dock, 88, of Rockford, passed away January 15, 2019 at Amberwood Care Center. Born November 27, 1930 in Thomasville, AL, the son of John & Loretta (Hadley) Dock. James worked for Rockwell International for many years as a machinist. He served in the US Army. James regularly donated blood with local blood banks. An avid sports fan he...

Angelo V. Cascio

Angelo V. Cascio

January 14, 2019

Angelo V. Cascio, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 14, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Luca and Frances (Domico) Cascio. Angelo married Carmela Gaziano on April 30, 1966 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Angelo worked as a pizza maker...

Orion E. Heinzeroth

Orion E. Heinzeroth

January 13, 2019

Orion Ezekiel Heinzeroth January 12-January 13, 2019 Just 11 hours after coming into the world, Orion Ezekiel Heinzeroth, while held in his mother's loving arms and surrounded by their family, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of his heavenly father. He was a beautiful blessing and loved by all his family and friends. Born at 24 weeks and...

Nina Marie Mandala

Nina Marie Mandala

January 13, 2019

Nina M. Mandala, 81, of Rockford, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born February 6, 1937, in Rockford, daughter of John and Josephine (Vaccarello) Juliano. Nina married the love of her life Salvator J. Mandala on June 9, 1956, in Rockford. He passed away in Rockford on July 3, 2010. She was a graduate...

Sean P. Gallagher

Sean P. Gallagher

January 12, 2019

Sean P. Gallagher, 37, of Rockford, died Saturday, January 12, 2019. Born January 5, 1982 in Rockford; son of James P. and Sally M. (Ruiz) Gallagher. A loving son, brother, father and loyal friend, Sean graduated from Auburn High School, class of 2000 and Rockford College with a degree in History. He was a member of St. Bernadette Church. Sean...

Beverly J. Hare

Beverly J. Hare

January 12, 2019

Beverly J. Hare, 78, of Rockford, passed away suddenly in her home Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born January 3, 1941 in Rockford, IL, the daughter to Lois (Light) and Kenneth Eickman. Beverly was a graduate of Leaf River High School, class of 1959. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hare on December 12, 1964. Bill...

Frank J. Zielinski

Frank J. Zielinski

January 12, 2019

Frank J. Zielinski, 87, of Rockford, died in his home on January 12, 2019. Born March 11, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Frank and Josephine (Petkus) Zielinski. On September 13, 1952, Frank married the love of his life, Mildred M. Kisting at St. Patrick Church in Rockford. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Frank devoted his life to...

Hazel M. Nelson

Hazel M. Nelson

January 9, 2019

Hazel Marie Nelson, 91, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and is now reunited with her husband and the love of her life, Burton. Born September 18, 1927, in Rock Grove, the daughter of William and Eva (Shelton) Bell. Hazel married Burton Omar Nelson on May 17, 1951 while he was on leave from the U.S Air Force....

Reverend Monsignor Michael A.  Kurz

Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Kurz

January 8, 2019

Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Kurz, J.C.L., died Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019 at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates after a long illness. Monsignor was born on August 15, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George Kurz and Muriel Somers. He attended DeSales Preparatory Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin before attending St. Francis Major Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Monsignor also attended Aquinas Institute, Dubuque,...

Kameron  Jade Darling

Kameron Jade Darling

January 7, 2019

Baby boy, Kameron Jade Darling, went to heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Kameron was born Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Rockford, IL , son of Christopher Darling and Misty Stowe. He is loved beyond words and will be dearly missed. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family...

August "Augie" J. Martelin

August "Augie" J. Martelin

January 5, 2019

August “Augie” J. Martelin, 88, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 23, 1930 in Rockford; the son of John and Anna (Wardin) Martelin. A U.S. Army Veteran, Augie retired from Sundstrand after more than 20 years of employment. He was a graduate of East High School, class of ’49 and...

Joyce A. Corcoran

Joyce A. Corcoran

January 5, 2019

Joyce Ann (Johnston) Corcoran, 72, was loved by everyone whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on the evening of Saturday, January 5th, 2019. That morning, she enjoyed coffee and breakfast with her husband of 39 years, John Corcoran. She had just left a pedicure with her daughter, Jennifer Vernetti and granddaughter, Presley. She fought through numerous...

Grant H. Smith

Grant H. Smith

January 5, 2019

Grant H. Smith, 98, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, January 05, 2019 in his home. Born May 30, 1920 in Rockford; son of Edwin Oscar and Flossie Bell (Castle) Smith Sr. He married Phoebe K. Johnson on January 13, 1959 in Rockford. An Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII, Grant retired from Rockford Clutch in 1983 after 43 years...

Mateo Phenix Alvares

Mateo Phenix Alvares

January 4, 2019

Mateo Phenix Alvares was born on Friday, December 14th 2018 at 7:44 am, to his loving mother Vanessa Flores-Alvares at Mercy Health Hospital Rockford Illinois. He weighed 1 pound 6 ounces and was 11 1/2 inches long. Our Family was blessed to have him here on earth for 22, short but oh so precious, days before he went to his...

Beatrice "Bea" J. Mutz

Beatrice "Bea" J. Mutz

January 3, 2019

Beatrice “Bea” J. Mutz, 91, Rockford, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in her home. She was born April 19, 1927, in Fond du lac, WI, the daughter of Harry and Marguerite (McCormack) Keys. Bea married Joseph E. Mutz in Fond du lac, WI on July 29, 1950. He passed away on December 16, 2000. She was a member of...

Lois Ione (Greenfield) Donaldson

Lois Ione (Greenfield) Donaldson

January 3, 2019

Lois Ione (Greenfield) Donaldson, 86, Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born March 26, 1932, in Riverside, IL, the daughter of Lurton and Emelia Bever. She married Kenneth Greenfield on April 18, 1953. They were married for nearly 50 years. Survived by her son, Scott (Sandy) Greenfield of Stillman Valley, IL;...