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Mary L. Schramm
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Renita Jean Orsinger
August 27, 2018
Renita Jean Orsinger, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, in her home. She was born July 3, 1951, in Chicago, the daughter of Paul and Lois (Comerford) Orsinger. Renita worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and missed helping her patients when she reluctantly retired. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She enjoyed taking...
John E. Folgate
August 27, 2018
John E. Folgate, 60, of Rockford, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, peacefully surrounded by family. Born January 4, 1958 in Rockford; he was the son of Homer Emmitt and Letty Rae (Huber) Folgate Jr. He attended Second Congregational Church in Rockford. John enjoyed reading, eating and collecting things of value to him. Everyone who knew John, loved him. He...
Billy F. Fry Jr.
August 27, 2018
Billy F. Fry Jr., 54, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born October 25, 1963, in Malden, Missouri, the son of Billy F. Fry Sr. and Martha (Gould) Fry. Billy met his partner, Steve Fox, and they have been together for 36 years. Billy was a wonderful man who was always there to lend a...
Robert "Bob" H. Macroy
August 26, 2018
Robert “Bob” H. MacRoy, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on December 4, 1949, son of Thomas and Jane (Vollertsen) MacRoy. He married Karen J. (Carlson) MacRoy and had 3 children. After Karen tragically passed away in 1985, Bob married Linda D. (Stickles) MacRoy who had 2 sons. Bob...
Harold "Ed" Whitney
August 25, 2018
Harold “Ed” Whitney, 36, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born November 12, 1981, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Judie (Adams) Whitney. Ed graduated from Rockford Christian High School, class of 2000. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media and Animation from the Illinois Institute of Art,...
Robert Hernandez
August 25, 2018
Robert Hernandez, 14, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital. Born August 13, 2004 in Rockford. Robert just started his freshman year at Jefferson High School and previously attended Barbour Language Academy. He dreamed of joining the military when he was older. Robert was a fun loving kid. He loved playing with his younger brothers and...
Ronald "Duck" L. Lester
August 23, 2018
Ronald “Duck” L. Lester, 73, of Rockford passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 22, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Everett and Isabelle (Einhorn) Lester. Ronald worked for Broadway Florist. He was a member of St. James Parish. Ronald was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed bus trips to casinos. Ronald liked...
Howard D. Lenox
August 22, 2018
Howard Lenox, 82, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was born September 14, 1935, in Winnebago, Illinois, the son of Donald and Mary Olive (Kraus) Lenox. Howard graduated from Winnebago High School, class of 1953. He married the love of his life, Patricia Burns on October 10, 1959. Howard worked as a machinist and owned his own...
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