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Charlene M. Doherty
November 2, 2018
Charlene M. Doherty, 82, of Rockford, IL passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Charlene was born October 9, 1936 in Cloquet, MN, daughter of Nello and Frances Catalani and Myrtle Bodel. She married Harry J. Doherty on June 6, 1959 in Rockford, IL. Charlene graduated Muldoon High School, Class of 1954 and St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1957....
Delmer L. Nidaver
November 2, 2018
Delmer L. Nidaver, 83, of Davis Junction, IL passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Delmer was born August 3, 1935 in Qulin, MO, son of Homer and Mary (Allen) Nidaver. He married Freida M. (Hovis) Nidaver on November 2, 1958 in Rockford, IL. Delmer began working at Rockford Clutch in the ‘50’s and was most recently trucking for Kasper...
Mary Ann Grimes
November 2, 2018
Mary Ann Grimes, 91 of Rockford, IL, left this world to the embrace of her Savior Jesus Christ Friday afternoon, November 2, 2018 at Presence St. Anne Center due to natural causes. Born December 1, 1926 in Charleston, IL, daughter of Clyde K. Gillespie and Lela G. (Hill) Gillespie. Mary Ann graduated Charleston High School in 1945 where she met...
Kenneth "Ken" F. Reisenauer
November 1, 2018
Kenneth F. “Ken” Reisenauer, 69, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born May 1, 1949, in New England, North Dakota. He was the son of Daniel and Magdalene (Frank) Reisenauer. Ken graduated from Trinity High School in Dickinson, North Dakota and went on to get a degree in engineering. He retired from Woodward after many years...
Jeffrey L. Schrieber
October 31, 2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Schrieber, 63, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2018, in his home. He was born January 30, 1955, in Elgin the son of Oscar and Dolly (Penrod) Schrieber. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State College in Kentucky. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at the college. Jeff was...
Maryann Lott
October 30, 2018
Maryann Lott, 71, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American Hospital. Maryann was born January 12, 1947 in Charleston, Mississippi daughter of Henry Lott and Mary Elizabeth (Pittman) Lott. She studied at Kennedy King College in Chicago for business and administration. Married John Darren Huston with that union their daughter Shannon was born. Maryann worked...
Andrew R. Huxman
October 30, 2018
Andrew R. Huxman, 60, of Rockford, passed away October 30, 2018 in his home. Born August 13, 1958 in Santa Monica, CA; he was the son of Joseph A. Huxman and Joyane J. Conroy. He was a member of Fence Check Group and Rockford Reefers Aquarium Club. Andrew was an enthusiast for salt water tanks, who enjoyed photography, traveling, air...
Darrell Andrew Dillenburg
October 29, 2018
Darrell Andrew Dillenburg, 50, Poplar Grove, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018, after a long battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loving and dedicated family and friends who were there for him every step of the way. Darrell was born on April 16, 1968, in Rockford,...
Luke Elijah Terranova
October 29, 2018
Luke Elijah Terranova, 20, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, in Peoria. He was born March 26, 1998, in Rockford, the youngest son of Louis Terranova and Kelly Hodge. Luke loved his family, had an unbreakable bond with his siblings, and was a wonderful uncle. He was a kind and gentle soul that loved working with the kids at...
Donald K. "Don" Highland
October 29, 2018
Donald K. “Don” Highland, 69, of Roscoe, died Monday October 29, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of William and Dorothy (Bouray) Highland. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, 1968 thru 1970. He died of stage IV prostate cancer...
Ann Rehfeldt
October 28, 2018
Ann Rehfeldt (née McKinley), 78, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Born Aug. 21, 1940, in Rockford, daughter of Howard and Doris (Bland) McKinley. Ann spent her life in Rockford, graduating from Rockford West High School and Rockford College. She married Richard (Dick) Rehfeldt on Feb. 28, 1959. Ann was employed as a legal secretary at various...
David E. Boeselager
October 24, 2018
David E. Boeselager, 86, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born January 14, 1932, in Hilbert, Wisconsin, the son of Gilbert and Alice (Weichmann) Boeselager. Dave married the love of his life, Jeannette Thurow, on September 15, 1957. He worked as a photographer and photo lab technician for Sundstrand Corp. and later for Gamma Imaging of...
Dallas J. Raby Sr.
October 24, 2018
Major Dallas J. Raby Sr. (Retired) Born: April 9th, 1941 Promoted to Glory: October 24th, 2018 Major Dallas John Raby Sr., 77, of Rockford, IL was promoted to Glory early Wednesday morning, October 24th, surrounded by his family at home. Dallas was born to Art and Luella Raby on the 9th of April 1941 in Flint, MI, the second of...
Ronald "Ron" J. Duda
October 24, 2018
Ronald “Ron” J. Duda, 72, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully in his home October 24, 2018. Born March 28, 1946 in Chicago; he was the son of Joseph and Marie (Zawislak) Duda. He married Joyce K. Drajka on May 18, 1968. Ron was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus; Charter Grand Knight of Counsel...
Donna J. Valentine
October 23, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Haddad Valentine, announces her passing into eternal life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 89. Donna was a lifelong resident of Rockford, born on September 24, 1929, the daughter of Roger and Betty (Forzley) Haddad. She was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1947. Married...
Joanne M. Latino
October 22, 2018
JoAnne M. Latino, 81, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born December 9, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Genevieve (Greco) Latino. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School. JoAnne was a clerical supervisor in the Radiology department at Rockford Memorial Hospital for 39 years. She was...
Maria A. Winters
October 21, 2018
Maria A. Winters, 70, of Cherry Valley, passed away October 21, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 10, 1948 to Albert C. and Anna V. (DiPiazza) Winters in Rockford, IL. Moved to Cherry Valley, Il in 1982. Maria retired from the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, Winnebago Community Correctional Center in 1998. Volunteered at Swedish American...
Odette L. Rice
October 21, 2018
Odette L. Rice, 98, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was born October 11, 1920, in Lagne, France, the daughter of Henry and Alphonise (Mea) DePiazz. Odette married Jack Rice, April 26, 1947 in France. She came to the United States in 1947 and become a proud U.S. citizen in 1951. Odette and her husband moved to...
David T. Bauer
October 20, 2018
David T. Bauer, 66, of Freeport passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born August 21, 1952, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of Wayne A. and Dorothy M. (Pickett) Bauer Sr. David was a United States Veteran serving in the Army from 1971-1981. David was married to Kathleen Sheehan; she passed away in 2013. He was an avid bowler and was...
Luna Love Monreal
October 19, 2018
Luna Love Monreal passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving Mother and family. October 19th 2018. Luna Love was born October 19th 2018 6:06am and passed away shortly after birth. During her short time here she was loved very deeply by her family. She is survived by her brother Romeo Gonzalez. Her maternal grandparents Ellia Monreal, Lazaro Nunez....
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