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Judith "Judy" A. Magnuson
Mar 26, 2018
Judith A. Magnuson “Judy” nee Johnson, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, nana, and friend, of Rockford, IL, left her earthly home to go to her heavenly home on the wings of a homesick angel on Monday, March 26, 2018. Judy was born on April 17, 1945, daughter of Victor “Jack” and Dana Johnson in Dante, Virginia. She moved to Rockford...
Doris E. Taylor
Mar 24, 2018
Doris E. Taylor, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday morning, March 24, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on December 20, 1925 in Urbana, IL. When Doris was 3 years old, she became the daughter of Edward and Josephine Chrisman through adoption. She was united in marriage with Willis H. Taylor, Jr. on November 26, 1943. They...
Delores M. Morreal
Mar 24, 2018
Delores M. Morreal, 79, of Rockford, passed away March 24, 2018 at Alden Debes Health Care Center. Born February 22, 1939 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis & Mary (DiCrispino) Mazzola. Married William A. Morreal in Rockford on February 23, 1957. Together they had two children Christine and William, Jr. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She...
Charles "Charlie" P. Cicero
Mar 22, 2018
Charles P. Cicero, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born in Sambuca di Sicilia on July 4, 1925; the son of Peter and Maria (Parlapiano) Cicero. Charles graduated from Rockford West High School class of 1943. Charles married Eilena L. Caronna on September 23, 1950 in Rockford. He was a proud veteran serving in the...
Donna J. Truax
Mar 22, 2018
Donna Jean Truax, 77, of Rockford, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Thursday, March 22, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 5, 1940, in Rockford, daughter of Robert and Margeret (Baker) McIntosh. Donna was an alumnus of East High School. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Truax...
Florence "Flo" Silvas
Mar 22, 2018
Florence “Flo” A. Silvis, 61, of Rockford, passed away March 22, 2018 in her home. Born January 18, 1957, in Rockford the daughter of Delbert & Donna Croom. She worked for PCI Pharma Services as a line operator for many years. She is survived by significant other, James Brook, of Rockford; parents, Delbert & Donna Croom, of Rockford; sons Jeremy...
Richard "Dick" D. Soter
Mar 21, 2018
Richard “Dick” Soter, 86, of Rockford, passed away on March 21, 2018 from a long-term illness surrounded by his loving family. Born February 24, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois; the son of William Soter and Bernice (Kizer) Soter. Dick attended and graduated from East High School in 1949. He married his loving wife Shelby Johnson on May 21, 1955 and they...
Bonieta Ann Richards
Mar 21, 2018
Bonieta “Bonnie” A. Richards, 86, Rockford – Bonnie was reunited with her husband and love, Bill Richards, on Tuesday, March 21, 2018, in the comfort of the home that they had shared for over 50 years. Bonnie was born in 1931 to parents, Herman and Florence Williams. Bonnie met Bill at a dance and they married on August 25, 1951...
Emma Ann Stieglitz
Mar 20, 2018
Emma Ann Stieglitz, 27, died unexpectedly at her home on March 20, 2018 after years of battling anxiety and depression. Emma was born July 30, 1990 in Rockford, IL to Barbara and Thomas Stieglitz, M.D. She was born with bright orange hair and a personality to match. She is a daughter, sister, life partner, mommy, and best friend. Emma attended...
Thomas E. Hillenburg
Mar 19, 2018
Thomas E. Hillenburg, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born February 12, 1940, in Holly Grove, AR, son of C.A. and Gertie (Davis) Hillenburg. He married Anita M. Brown on June 23, 1961. Tom was employed as a truck driver for Yellow Transportation. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and trap shooter. Tom was also a...
Clyde A. Rush Jr.
Mar 19, 2018
Clyde A. Rush, Jr., 71, passed away on Monday March 19, 2018, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 8, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Clyde and Julia Rush Sr. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that had the chance to have known him. Clyde worked many years for Mott...
Donald J. Mcwilliams
Mar 19, 2018
Donald J. McWilliams, 75, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 in his home. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Rockford, to Clarence J. and Evelyn M. (Weiskircher) McWilliams. He is dearly loved and will be truly missed. Survivors include, his brothers, Bob (Peggy), Glenn (Laurie), Bern (Nancy), Bill (Judy), Frank (Dawn), and Ed (Dorothy)...
Albert B. Stassi
Mar 17, 2018
Albert B. Stassi, 92, of Rockford, passed away March 17, 2018 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon. Born May 28, 1925 in Rockford; he was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Provanzano) Stassi. He married Lucille M. Montalbano, the love of his life on November 6, 1948 in Rockford. They were married for 57 years until her death on November 18,...
Margaret "Peggy" Metz
Mar 17, 2018
Margaret “Peggy” Metz, of Rockton, Illinois passed away, March 17, 2018 at Highview in the Woodlands. She was the widow of Harold E. Metz. They shared 58 years of marriage. Peggy was truly devoted to Harold and he was truly devoted to her. Born in Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of Reno and Albina (Blazis) Rigotti. Peggy graduated from...
Violet Ann Lewandowski
Mar 17, 2018
Violet Ann Lewandowski, 84, of Belvidere, IL died Saturday, March 17, 2018 in her home. Violet was born on May 4, 1933, the daughter of Vince and Ann (Little) Depaul. She married John Robert Lewandowski in 1952, he died unexpectedly in 1972. Violet worked at home most of her life to raise her children. She was a huge Chicago Blackhawks...
Bernadine (Deanie) T. Altenhoff
Mar 17, 2018
Bernadine (Deanie) Terese Altenhoff passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 17, 2018. She was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1929 to Jack & Barb Wendell. Preceded in death by her husband John (married 1951), and her 10 brothers and sisters. She was loved and will be missed by her surviving family; children, Cathy (& Gerry) Murphy, Joe (&...
Rosalind "Roz" J. Santini
Mar 16, 2018
Rosalind “Roz” J. Santini, 64, of Rockford, passed away March 16, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Born July 22, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of Veto A. & Bertha (Cascio) Santini. Graduated from West High school, class of 1971. Married Steve Corbett in Key West, on July 27, 2007. Member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church....
Jerry Lee Jordan
Mar 12, 2018
Jerry Lee Jordan, 55, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1962 in Augsburg, Germany to Charles and Jean (Caldwell) Jordan. He was an alumnus of Auburn High School and a self-taught welder for over 30 years. Jerry had the intuitiveness of an engineer and the ability to...
Helen M. "Honey" Tooley
Mar 11, 2018
Helen M. “Honey” Tooley, 90, of Rockford, passed away March 11, 2018 in her home. Born October 16, 1927 in Rockford, the daughter of Frank & Helen (Fackel) Lange. Graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1946. Married James W. Tooley in Rockford at St. James Church on Feb. 4, 1950. Honey was able to travel the world with James...
Angela Triolo
Mar 11, 2018
Angela Triolo, 88, of Rockford, IL died peacefully at home, on her own terms, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Angela was born April 8, 1929 in Rockford, IL, to Giuseppe Fiorenza and Santa (Buttacavoli) Fiorenza. She married her beloved husband Peter T. Triolo in 1947 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford. Angela attended...
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