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Marilynn M. Gabe
November 16, 2018
Marilynn M. Gabe, 84, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. Born August 25, 1934 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Madeline and Leonard Somers. Marilynn graduated in 1952 from Muldoon High. Marilynn married Bob Gabe on July 2, 1966. She was employed by Elco-Textron for 35 years. Marilynn is survived by her daughter, Stacy (David) Zimmerman; granddaughters, Tara (Tyler)...
Arnold "Arnie" V. Bailey
November 16, 2018
Arnold “Arnie” V. Bailey, Jr, 71, Belvidere, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Morning Star Village. He was born February 20, 1947, in Ottawa, the son of Arnold V. and Wilda (Poutre) Bailey, Sr. Arnie was a US Army veteran. He married Nancy Bonnet in Lena on November 18, 1967. “Bear” was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere for...
Dale A. Zeal
November 16, 2018
Dale A. Zeal, 97, of Rockford, died November 16, 2018. Born May 23, 1921 in Galena, Illinois, the son of Charles and Margaret (O’Rourke) Zeal. He married Florence Bussan in Galena on July 27, 1942. Dale served one year in the United States Army and two years in the United States Air Corp where he received his commission and pilot...
Carla H. Dohm
November 15, 2018
Carla H. Dohm, 56, of Rockton, passed away November 15, 2018. Born March 25, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA; she was the daughter of Charles and Beryl (Pritchard) Holden. She married Michael Z. Dohm on June 7, 2008 in Bettendorf, IA. She was the former Vice President of Rockford Title Company. Carla enjoyed motorcycle riding, reading, gardening, woodworking, refinishing furniture, home...
Donna R. Blomquist-Boothe
November 15, 2018
Donna R. Blomquist-Boothe, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born November 29, 1950, the daughter of Inez and Harry L. Davis and spent her early years growing up in Rockford, graduating from East High School, class of 1968. Donna married her best friend, Walt Boothe, and together...
Ava M. Beck
November 14, 2018
Ava M. Beck, 8, of Winnebago, gracefully lost her battle with Osteosarcoma on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after being diagnosed in June. Ava was surrounded by her loving family, who were by her side, every step of her journey. Ava was born on December 17, 2009, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicole Macias and Josh Beck. Ava was a third...
Sheila M. Kordash
November 13, 2018
Sheila M. Kordash, 69, Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born July 10, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Maurice and Verna (Thompson) Johnson. Sheila graduated from Rockford East High School, the class of 1967. She married Gary Kordash in Rockford on October 9, 1971. She worked at Travelers Insurance and later owned and operated Mulford...
Michael A. Ennis
November 13, 2018
Michael A. Ennis, 56, of Rockford, passed away November 13, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 26, 1961 in Topeka, KS, the son of Donald & Gladys (Osterhaus) Ennis. Graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1979. Married Lori Brierton in Rockford, on May 5, 1984 at Our Masters UMC. Member of Maywood Evangelical Free Church. Michael...
Donald "Don" G. Ozburn
November 13, 2018
Donald G. Ozburn, age 73, of Rockford died November 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital after a short illness. He was born March 11, 1945 in Pinckneyville, IL the son of Howard and Lorraine (Eaton) Ozburn. Don married Sandra (Engels) Ozburn on June 23, 1972 in Rockford, IL. Don graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School in 1963. He graduated from University...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Tucker
November 12, 2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Tucker, 58, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Jeff was born September 14, 1960 in Rockford, IL, son of Franklin and Helen (Hawks) Tucker. He married Audra (Michaels) Tucker at Disney World in Orlando, FL on May 17, 2007. Jeff attended Harlem High School, Class of 1978. He was a firefighter with...
Veto J. Santini
November 11, 2018
Veto J. Santini, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born August 4, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Bertha (Cascio) and Veto A. Santini. Veto graduated from West High School, class of 1968 and went on to the University of Illinois. He was the first All American Football Player...
Bonnie Lou Krampota
November 11, 2018
Bonnie Lou Krampota, (née Magnuson), 72, passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital, November 11, 2018 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. The third child of Clarence and Hilma Magnuson -- Dennis, Decorah, IA; the late Donald, Rockford; and Connie, Rockford -- Bonnie lived her entire life in Rockford. She attended Turner School,...
Wallace "Wally" E. Halvorson
November 9, 2018
Wallace “Wally” E. Halvorson, 95, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at Fairhaven Christian Home. He was born in Duluth, MN on October 9, 1923, the son of Anton and Annie (Gradin) Halvorson. Wally was a graduate of Duluth Central High School, class of ’41. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. Wally married June Swanson...
Josephine Elizabeth Szyp
November 9, 2018
Josephine Elizabeth Szyp, 92, of Rockford, IL departed this life peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018 in her home. Josephine was born in Hammond, IN on February 3, 1926, daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Skupien) Cison. She graduated Catholic Central High School in Hammond, IN in 1944. The 13th of 14 children, Josephine discovered a profound love for classical music...
Penny L. (Scheidegger) Hurlbut
November 9, 2018
Penny Lynn (Scheidegger) Hurlbut, 55, of Rockford, passed away November 9, 2018 in her parents’ home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 16, 1963 in Rockford the daughter of Roger & Shirley (Klopfenstein) Scheidegger. Graduated from Rockford West High School in 1981, Judson University in 2000, and National Lewis in 2002 earning her masters in counseling, LCPC license in...
Dennis M. Hendrix
November 7, 2018
Dennis M. Hendrix, 61, of Loves Park, passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018. He was born July 17, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Juanita (Dreis) and Austin Hendrix. Dennis married the love of his life, Amanda “Mandie” Anderson, she preceded him in death. He worked many years as a plumber and pipe fitter with Local 23. Dennis was...
Alice Marion (Finan) Fitzgerald
November 7, 2018
Alice Marion (Finan) Fitzgerald, 103, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She was born May 28, 1915 in Rockford to Alice (Finan) and Mark James Fitzgerald. Alice graduated from Muldoon High School in 1933. After graduation she worked for many years at Ellis Electric before joining the Trust Department of American National Bank, where she...
Richard C. Cordonnier
November 6, 2018
Richard C. Cordonnier, 81 of Rockford, died November 6, 2018 at P.A. Peterson. Born September 9, 1937 in Cherry Valley, IL to Rene and Pauline (Hartmann) Cordonnier. Lived all of his life in the Rockford area. Attended St. Thomas High School in Rockford and Loras College in Dubuque, IA. Married Antoinette (Toni) Trudeaux in Rockford on April 20, 1963. Married...
Jodi Ann Mann
November 6, 2018
Jodi Ann Mann of Batavia, formerly of Rockford, passed away November 6, 2018 in her home. Born March 24, 1967 in Rockford; she was the daughter of Donald G. and Patricia (Anderson) Lunquist. An accredited Master Gardener, Jodi was owner and operator of Mann Landscaping. A graduate of East High School and Rockford College, she was a member of Christ...
Wesley L. Zink
November 4, 2018
Wesley Lee Zink passed away peacefully on November 4, 2018 in the presence of his spouse and adult children after a battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1943 in Pleasant Valley, Illinois to parents Frank and Marcella (Messmer) Zink. Wes was an amazing son, husband, father, and grandfather. Wes grew up and lived in several places throughout Northern...
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