Faustine M. Kenerson
Jul 24, 2018
Faustine M. (Fiorenza) Kenerson, 75, of Rockford, left us to join her family on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was a lifelong Rockford resident and a graduate of Muldoon High School. She married H.V. “Joe” Kenerson Jr. and was employed by the Rockford School District at Guilford High School for 15 years before retiring. Survivors include her grandchildren, Kilee and...
Debra J. Christiansen
Jul 23, 2018
Debra Jean (Amenda) (Hart) Christiansen 1951- 2018 Debra Christiansen, 66, of Belvidere, Illinois passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born November 6, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois to Donald and Judith (Burd) Amenda. Debra was a graduate of Auburn High School. She retired from the Chrysler Automotive Plant in Belvidere, IL in...
Jacob "Jake" M. Hamilton
Jul 22, 2018
Jacob “Jake” M. Hamilton, 23, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born June 12, 1995, in Rockford, the son of Beth (Plumb) Hamilton and Brad M. Hamilton. Graduated from Guilford High School. Class of 2013. He went on to receive his associates from RVC. He worked for Chrysler Corporation. Jacob was a kind soul,...
Irving A. Floress
Jul 21, 2018
FLORESS, IRVING A. passed away on July 21, 2018 in Rockford, IL. He was born on October 27, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Valentine and Margaret Floress. He was the beloved husband of Lois (nee Frame), his wife of 51 years. Irv and Lois raised six children, Michael (Marilyn), Patrick (Eleanor), Colleen Halter, Carin (John) Rupp, Glen (Diana), and Suzanne...
Constance "Connie" Mikkelson
Jul 21, 2018
Constance “Connie” Mikkelson, 89, Rockford, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Crimson Point. She was born November 27, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Sherman and Florence (Alberts) Levey. She was a graduate of Harlem High School. Connie married Leonard Mikkelson in Rockford on April 29, 1950. He passed away on September 18, 2008. She worked as a teacher’s...
Ivylynne Lorien Pagano
Jul 20, 2018
IvyLynne Lorien Pagano was born asleep on July 20, 2018. The beloved daughter to Jon and Chantel Pagano. IvyLynne will be forever loved by her parents and surviving brother and sisters; MyLee, Ariel and JJ. IvyLynne is now in the loving arms of Papa Shawn and Papa Mike. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at...
Marion "Mimi" C. Rinaldo
Jul 20, 2018
Marion “Mimi” Rinaldo, 82, of Roscoe departed her life on July 20th after a short illness. Mimi was born April 3, 1936. She grew up in Maine and married her sweetheart there nearly 63 years ago. Marion loved gambling, garage sales, painting, bingo, spending time on the deck but mostly she loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She...
Frank R. Zimmermann
Jul 19, 2018
Frank R. Zimmermann, 75, of Rockford, passed away July 19, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Born December 2, 1942 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Frank O. & Miriam (Briggs) Zimmermann. Received his MBA from Loyola University. Served in the Army National Guard Reserve. Married Marguerite “Marge” Tardy, in Riverdale, IL on April 18, 1970....
Rebecca "Becky" Shaffer
Jul 19, 2018
Rebecca “Becky” Shaffer, 64, Rockford, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, in SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born October 18, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Helen (Retzlaff) Seiter. Becky married Timothy Shaffer in Rockford on September 12, 1987. She was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church where she was active as a Stephen’s Minister...
Michael Lee Rush
Jul 18, 2018
Michael Lee Rush, 61, of Rockford, IL passed away on July 18, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Michael was born on March 28, 1957 in Cairo, IL, the son of Cleveland and Violet (Hays) Rush. Michael married the love of his life, Mary (Trumbull) Rush on February 9, 1999 in Rockford, IL. He served in the United States...
Doris M. Bliven
Jul 15, 2018
Doris M. Bliven, 91, of Rockford, peacefully took her final ride on July 15, 2018. Born April 9, 1927 in Quincy, IL; she was the daughter of Paul R. and Selma (Strate) Edwards. She married Kenneth F. Bliven on May 3, 1947 in Quincy. A member of Third Presbyterian Church, Rockford; Doris retired from Rockford Memorial Hospital after 28 years...
Gertrud M. Grundy
Jul 14, 2018
Gertrud M. Grundy, 84, of Rockford, passed away July 14, 2018 at UW Madison Hospital. Born July 10, 1934 in Germany. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. Visitation 9 a.m. until mass time at church. Arrangement by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford...
Anthony V. Scarpitta
Jul 13, 2018
Anthony (Tony) Victor Scarpitta, born October 24, 1927 in Rockford, Illinois to Sicilian-immigrant parents, Angelo and Rose, as one of seven children, died July 13, 2018 in Rockford of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel G. (Daguanno) Scarpitta, in 2002, as well as by his six siblings. During the Great Depression, Anthony worked several jobs...
William Douglas Smith
Jul 13, 2018
William D. Smith, 83, of Rockford passed away peacefully on July 13, 2018 in his home. Born April 18, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the son of William Martin and Elizabeth Morton. Bill’s life was filled with many adventures as he raised himself on the streets of Chicago. He was an enterprising young man who tackled his first sales job at...
Maria A. Rivera
Jul 12, 2018
Maria A. Rivera, 62, of Rockford passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. Born January 17, 1956, in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Benito and Rafaela (Rios) Chapa. Maria married Javier Rivera in 1977 in San Antonio, Texas. Maria enjoyed sewing and crafts. She loved to cook and garden. She had a laugh that would light up the room. Lovingly...
Mary T. Salamone
Jul 10, 2018
Mary T. Salamone, 86, of Rockford died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at PA Peterson. Mary was born September 26, 1931 in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Alex and Bertha (Perrone) Alfano. She married John “Gene” Salamone on June 10, 1953 in Tillicum, WA. Lived in Rockford, Illinois and Naples, Florida. Mary was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter...
Sarah M. Irving
Jul 7, 2018
Sarah M. Irving, 80, died peacefully at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center on July7, 2018 after a 20 year battle with vascular dementia. She was born on May 15, 1938 to Anthony and Mamie (Domico) Martarano. She lived her entire life in Rockford and was a 1956 graduate of West High School. She married Paul Irving on June 29, 1963 who...
Dennis Arnold
Jul 7, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Arnold announces his passing after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer, Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 70. Dennis was born on May 13, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Dolores (Erdmann) Arnold. He graduated from Prospect High School in 1966. He attended Northern Illinois University where...
Tana K. Gustafson
Jul 5, 2018
Tana K. Gustafson, 65, lifelong Rockford resident, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 5, 1953, daughter of Eugene O. and Lola Anderson Gustafson. Graduated from East High School in 1971 and attended NIU. Tana had a life of public service and loving dedication to the world she lived in. She joined Northern Illinois...
Maura C. Hurless
Jul 5, 2018
Maura C. Hurless, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving husband and son. She was born in Elmhurst, IL on February 6, 1951, daughter of Frank A. Kreuz and Mary (Bauer) Aldridge. Maura married the love of her life, Jeffrey A. Hurless in Rockton, IL on April 30, 1972....