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Norman L. Hise
Sep 7, 2018
Norman L. Hise, 50, of Machesney Park, passed away September 7, 2018. Born March 30, 1968, in Bakersfield, Ca. He enjoyed riding his Harley, playing his guitar, drawing, playing with his dog Walley, but most of all he loved being with his family. He served in the US Marine Corps during Desert Storm and currently worked as a law enforcement...
Margaret "Peggy Mary Gorkowski
Sep 6, 2018
Margaret “Peggy” Mary Gorkowski, 69, Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at the Atrium on McFarland. She was born December 29, 1948, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Donald “Mack” and Anna (Crotty) McDonald. She was a graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School in the class of 1966. Peggy married Michael Gorkowski in Rockford. He passed away in 1986....
Charles R. "Chuck" Behrends
Sep 6, 2018
Charles R. Behrends, 82, of Rockford passed away September 6, 2018. Chuck was born July 29, 1936 in Brownstown, IL to Detrich and Sylvia (Durbin) Behrends. After the death of his mother, Chuck was raised by his aunt and uncle, Emily and Eric Augustine of Decatur, IL. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1954. He went on to graduate...
Ernest A. Lewandowski
Sep 5, 2018
Ernest A. Lewandowski, 90, of Rockford, passed away September 5, 2018. Born May 13, 1928 in Ashton, NE; he was the son of Alexander and Mary (Rewolinski) Lewandowski. He married Clarice Kirby on January 30, 1954 in Grand Island, NE. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, Ernie was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and the Knights...
Andrew J. Tryggestad
Sep 5, 2018
Andrew J. “Andy” Tryggestad, 70, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born April 18, 1948, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Leyton and Mary (Stilwell) Tryggestad. He was a graduate of Guilford High School class of 1966. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7), during the...
Donald J. Pflipsen
Sep 5, 2018
Donald J. Pflipsen, 77, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Maple Crest Care Centre. Born October 16, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Herman J. and Corda H. (Barrett) Pflipsen. Don was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. Don married Karen McKay in 1963 in Minneapolis; they were happily married for 55...
Delaine Brian Koch Ii
Sep 5, 2018
Delaine Brian Koch II, 40, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born October 25, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Delaine B. Koch, Sr. and Carol Sue Koch (Rhodes). Graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1996. Married Hollister Arnett in McHenry County, on March 21, 2000. He was a dedicated employee of Discount...
Frances J. Prezioso
Sep 3, 2018
Frances J. Prezioso, 83, of Rockford joined the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota. Born August 1, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Francis and Stephanie (Stasica) Konieczki. Frances was a graduate of Muldoon High in 1953. Frances married Nicholas Prezioso Jr. on June 4, 1957. Frances owned The House of Yarn and later owned The Chalet...
Mary L. Schramm
Sep 3, 2018
Mary L. Schramm, 91, of Rockford, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born October 1, 1926, in Saybrook, Connecticut, the daughter of Matthew and Mildred (Hall) Piscatelli. Mary was a strong willed woman with a huge heart. She enjoyed, fishing, crabbing and “playing in the dirt” while gardening. She loved to play bingo and go to the casinos....
Joanne Marie Wiltfang
Sep 3, 2018
JoAnne Marie Wiltfang, 59, of Rockford, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1959, in Rockford, the daughter of Ray and Harriet Mentzer. JoAnne married Jerry Wiltfang in Rockford on August 23, 1980. She was in real estate sales before becoming a mortgage originator for many years, finishing her career at Rock...
Joan M. Maurici
Sep 2, 2018
Joan M. Maurici, 85, of Rockford, passed away with her loving family by her side Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born September 1, 1933, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of John and Josephine (Vaccarello) Juliano. Joan married the love of her life, Samuel Maurici on September 3, 1951. She loved working as a waitress at Dom’s Pizzeria and North...
Eva V. Ochoa
Sep 2, 2018
Eva Ochoa, 84, of Rockford joined her Lord after an enduring struggle with cancer. She passed in her home surrounded by her loved ones, Sunday, September 2, 2018. She has left this life to join our Lord but her unwavering love will stay within our hearts. Born in Crystal City, Texas on June 8, 1934, the daughter of Leopoldo and...
Hugh J Ulbert
Sep 1, 2018
Hugh J. Ulbert, 78 of Rockford, formerly of Chicago, passed away September 1, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Born August 14, 1940 in Chicago; he was the son of Hugh F. and Dorothy (Connolly) Ulbert. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara J. Ulbert; children, Brian, Bonnie (deceased) and Bridget; grandchildren, Sari (Dave), Nicholas (deceased), Joseph,...
Alayah Tiffany Moore
Sep 1, 2018
Alayah Tiffany Moore, 17, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018 in Madison, WI, surrounded by her family. Born August 28, 2001 in Orlando, FL; she was the daughter of Jennifer A. Rasner and Ronald M. Moore II She was a student of Auburn High School where she played volley ball and was a member of the cheerleading...
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brook
Aug 31, 2018
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brook, 75, of Rockford, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born March 21, 1943 in Halifax, England, the son of Joseph Herbert & Henrietta (Pilling) Brook. Geoff received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Institution of Mechanical Engineering, England. In 1967 he was recruited by Sundstrand and moved to the United States to begin...
Dorothy M. Kampmeier
Aug 31, 2018
Dorothy M. Kampmeier, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 31, 2018 in Winnebago. Born March 15, 1927 in Neponset; she was the daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth (Pettit) Driscoll. She married Carl Kampmeier on April 20, 1946 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rockford. Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Ladies...
Juanita Cruz
Aug 30, 2018
Juanita (nee Ruiz) Cruz, 89, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2018 at 12:20 a.m. surrounded by family. Born September 16, 1928 in Rincon, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of Fundador and Maria (de Los Angeles) Ruiz. She married Juan B. Cruz on June 20, 1949 in Puerto Rico. She is lovingly...
Vivian A. Nanni
Aug 30, 2018
Vivian A Nanni- March 14, 1931 to Aug. 30, 2018. Growing up in Chicago and moving to Rockford to attend nursing school, Vivian wore many hats in her 87 years; firefighter's wife, mother of four, bank auditor, CPA, editor for the Rockford Woman's Club newspaper, holiday hostess, furniture enthusiast, dessert connoisseur, coffee lover, avid reader, saver of all things, and...
Jerry L. Colwell
Aug 28, 2018
Jerry Llewellyn Colwell, 74, passed away August 28, 2018 at East Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois. Jerry was born in Fargo, North Dakota September 29, 1943, son of Llewellyn and Gladys (Olson) Colwell. He grew up and graduated from Fargo High School in 1961. Jerry worked for an automatic oil pipeline welding company as a technician in countries overseas. Most...
Kristin M. Stockman
Aug 28, 2018
Kristin M. Stockman, 61, of Rockford passed away August 28, 2018 in her home. Born July 18, 1957 in Rockford the daughter of Basil & Merilee (Peila) Cascio. Graduated from East High School, class of 1975. Married Mark Stockman in Rockford on August 20, 1983. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Kris was the matriarch of the family. Her...
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