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Louie C. Ratze
May 11, 2018
Louie C. Ratze, 93, of Rockford, died Friday, May 11, 2018 with loving family by his side. Louie was born March 24, 1925 in Rockford, IL, son of August and Margaret (Schroeder) Ratze. He married Frances (Boettcher) Ratze on October 7, 1946. Louie was a self-taught man who loved and served the Lord. He volunteered much of his time to...
Robert "Bob" E. Putnam
May 10, 2018
Robert “Bob” E. Putnam, 64, of Cherry Valley, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born September 16, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Richard and Dolores (Jordan) Putnam. Bob worked for many years in manufacturing as an engineer and an engineering manager; he belonged to the SME and ASTM. He had a passion for country music...
Alice E. Kundo
May 8, 2018
Alice E. Kundo, 95, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Born in Rockford, the daughter of Walfred and Victoria Johnson. Alice married Willis W. Kundo on February 4, 1946. She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Survived by her daughters, Vicki Christensen, Kathy (Rick) Schneider, Bonnie (Ron) Bowes and Lori (Jeff) Patnaude; 16 grandchildren;...
Shirley L. Hess
May 7, 2018
Shirley L. Hess died in her home in Rockford, Illinois, on May 7, 2018. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on December 13, 1942. Her parents, James D. and Lorraine (Penne) Lynch predeceased her. She attended St. Edward’s Grade School, Muldoon High School, and graduated from East High School in 1960. She married James M. Hess at the University...
Sharlene Holesinger
May 6, 2018
Sharlene Holesinger, 79, of Cherry Valley, IL went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2018. Born in Great Bend, Kansas, on May 16, 1938. Sharlene was the daughter of the late Gordon and Helen Stipes. She was married to Raymond Holesinger for 60 years. She graduated from Mount St. Clare College in Clinton, Iowa. She had a love...
Marion L. Newcomb
May 3, 2018
Marion L. Newcomb, 75, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Mercyhealth Rockford. Born February 3, 1943, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Sutton) Gutshall. Marion married Robert “Bob” Newcomb on March 14, 1964; they just celebrated 54 years together. Marion was a lunch aide and tutor for Whig Hill and Conklin Schools for many years...
Kathleen Rongere Cieslak
May 3, 2018
Rockford - Kate passed from this life to the next on May 3. She died peacefully while sleeping next to her beloved husband and her dog Abby. Kate was born on March 17, 1953 to Joseph and Jill (Dannenberg) Rongere. She married Michael Cieslak, the love of her life, on June 16, 1973. Kate attended Muldoon High School, graduated from...
Marnie Page
May 2, 2018
On May 2, 2018, Marnie Page succumbed to her breast cancer, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife to Bob, a devoted mother to Adam, Lauren and Taylor. For the past 14 months, she got to be a doting grandmother to Natalie. Marnie was born to be a teacher, her true calling. After staying home...
Shirley W. Keith
May 2, 2018
Shirley W. Keith, 94, of Rockford passed away May 2, 2018. Born in Galesburg, December 11, 1923 to Daniel L. and Edna M. (Todd) King. She married Billey E. Keith, from Chattanooga, TN, on November 12, 1942 in Rockford, where they lived and raised six children. Bill passed away September 8, 1981. A WWII U.S. Army Veteran, Medical Corp, Shirley...
Christopher K. Harris
May 2, 2018
Christopher K. Harris, of Rockford, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Chris was born December 24, 1966 in Phenix City, AL, son of Fred and Gladys (Martin) Harris. Throughout life, he loved antique cars and enjoyed collecting things. Chris was a funny guy who enjoyed having a good time, but most of all, he loved his children. We are saddened by...
Stewart K. Boeselager
May 2, 2018
Stewart K. Boeselager, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He was born June 20, 1958, in Appleton, Wis., the son of David and Jeannette (Thurow) Boeselager. He graduated from Rockford East High School and the University of Illinois and spent most of his career as a chemical engineer. Stewart was a kind, intelligent, gentle man with a deep...
Madeline Nacvich
Apr 29, 2018
Madeline Nacvich, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away on Sunday, april 29, 2018 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Madeline was born June 28, 1919 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Frank and Lena Branca. She married Alphonsus Nacvich on October 18, 1941. Throughout her life, Madeline especially loved dancing, spending time with her family, as well as cooking and playing bingo....
Alphonso "Al" Cassaro
Apr 29, 2018
Alphonso “Al” Cassaro, 95, of Rockford departed this world peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2018 to be in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on March 15, 1923 in Rockford. He married Betty Sartino on April 27, 1947. Al was the owner/proprietor of 7th Street Drive-In-Liquors for 52 years and was involved with...
Douglas James Heath
Apr 29, 2018
Douglas James Heath, 32, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly the morning of April 29, 2018. Doug was born on November 18, 1985 in Elgin, Illinois, to Daniel and Julie (Withey) Heath. He spent a great deal of his childhood in Haines City, Florida, where he enjoyed riding airboats and he graduated from Haines City High School in 2004. In 2003,...
Eunice M. Mcguire
Apr 28, 2018
Eunice M. McGuire, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at home with her husband by her side. Born February 24, 1937 in Bluffton, IA, daughter of Raymond and Helen (O’Brien) Carolan. She grew up in Rock Island, IL and married her high school sweetheart, Vincent E. McGuire on August 30, 1958. They moved to Rockford in 1963, raised...
Richard "Dick" Nelson
Apr 28, 2018
Richard “Dick” Nelson, 72, of Rockford, passed away April 28, 2018 in Durand at Medina Manor Nursing Home. Born July 9, 1945 in Rockford; he was the son of Helge and Harriet (Ramsby) Nelson. He married Rosalie Giacomazzo-Bufalo on June 28, 1995 in Rockford. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dick attended East High School and retired from Ingersoll Machine...
Angela Greenberg
Apr 28, 2018
Angela R. Greenberg, 96, of Rockford passed away peacefully at River Bluff Nursing Home, on April 28, 2018. Born November 5, 1921 in Cheyenne, WY, the daughter of Nunzio & Vita (Tarantola) Ingrassia. Lived most of her life in Rockford, coming here from New York. She married Samuel “Sam” Greenberg in Rockford on January 7, 1948. Angela was a professional...
Bruce Richard Wallin
Apr 28, 2018
Bruce Richard Wallin, a mechanical engineer and resident of Rockford, Illinois, died unexpectedly on April 28th, 2018, at the age of 59. Bruce was born on March 22nd, 1959 to Wayne Roger and Jacqueline Ruth (née Snyder) Wallin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and in 2002 received a...
Ann M. Di Mario
Apr 26, 2018
Ann Marie Di Mario, daughter of Harry and Carrie (Capriola) Choppi was born to life on April 5, 1928 in Rockford and born to eternal life on Thursday, April 26th at home in the arms of her loving son. Ann graduated from East High School. She married Joseph Di Mario on November 2nd, 1947 in St. Anthony Church. She was...
Norsaeng Monmany
Apr 26, 2018
Norsaeng Monmany, 97, of Rockford, passed away April 26, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Born June 23, 1920 in Laos, the son of Hokodsaeng & Pomchan Monmany, Married Monh Thammavong in Laos on June 14, 1944. He was a farmer all his life. When he retired he came to the United States. He enjoyed gardening, making handmade...
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