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Ellen M. Freudenberg
Jan 30, 2018
Ellen Mildred Freudenberg, 95, Richmond Hill, New York, peacefully left this earth and passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was born December 19, 1922. Ellen was known to many as “Babe” since she was the youngest of six children. She married Marvin Freudenberg on September 9, 1954, and they were blessed with four children,...
Glen E. Ricker
Jan 29, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Glen E. Ricker, announces his passing into eternal life on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford at the age of 73. Glen was born May 2, 1944 in Rockwood, Tennessee to James and Dorothy Lamb Ricker. He was formerly married to Jeanne Halverson in 1966 and they...
Ann E. Parlapiano
Jan 29, 2018
Ann E. Parlapiano, 43, of Rockford, passed away, Monday, January 29, 2018 in her home. Born February 10, 1974 in Rockford; she was the daughter of David A. and Ellen L. (Giovingo) Parlapiano. She married Kit Schoonmaker on May 14, 1995 in Chicago. Survivors include her wife of 22 years, Kit Schoonmaker; father, David (Linda) Parlapiano; brother, Michael (Stacey) Parlapiano;...
Irene Martha Hegarty
Jan 28, 2018
Irene Martha Hegarty, 89, of Belvidere, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born on August 29, 1928, in Chicago, to Samuel and Martha Lavin. Soon after high school graduation, Irene married James A. Hegarty, her husband for thirty three years. She will be truly missed. Survivors include, her children, Jim, Joe, and Pat (Theresa) Hegarty; and granddaughter,...
Lorraine C. Johnson
Jan 28, 2018
Lorraine C. Johnson, 97, of Belvidere, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born September 15, 1920 in Chicago to Harry and Kathryn (Schutz) Johnson. Lorraine graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago in 1938. Lorraine worked as a secretary for American Optical (Pfizer) for 41 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Elmwood Park Methodist...
Aileen Glasscoe
Jan 28, 2018
Aileen Glasscoe, 86, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born September 14, 1931, in Sublette, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Christine (Bettendorf) Dinges. Aileen married Douglas Glasscoe on October 31, 1954. Aileen was a second mom for those in the Phantom Regiment and that was a huge part of her life. She “adopted” many of its members...
Jean E. Holden
Jan 27, 2018
Jean E. Holden, 94, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was born April 26, 1923, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Virginia Paris. Jean married the love of her life, Dean Holden, on March 31, 1951. Jean worked as a telephone operator for many years, most recently at Barber Colman. Jean loved to cook and...
David "Dave" James Wilson
Jan 27, 2018
David “Dave” James Wilson, 51, Rockford, formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1966, in Chicago, the son of Jerry and Sandee (Kuthe) Wilson. Survived by his wife, Donna; his sons, Jeff, Kevin, Matt, and John Wilson; his brothers, Timothy (Heather) and Scott Wilson; several cousins. Memorial...
Lynn I. Felvey
Jan 26, 2018
Lynn I. Felvey, 70, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 18, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Iris (Ericsson) Barta. Lynn was an honor student and cheerleader, graduating from Rockford West High School. She attended Bradley University and University of Illinois. Lynn married Thomas Felvey on...
Nancy A. Gilbert
Jan 24, 2018
Nancy A. Gilbert, 80, of Rockford, passed away January 24, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 20, 1937 in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Carl & Mary (Hawley) Schleitwiler. Married Fred Gilbert in Appleton on April 4, 1959. They moved here from Nebraska in 1969. She worked for Swedish American Hospital and Visiting Nursing for 30 years, retiring in...
Mary V. Fitzgerald
Jan 24, 2018
Mary V. Fitzgerald, 102, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2018. Born May 28, 1915 in Rockford, the daughter of James & Alice Fitzgerald. Graduated from Muldoon High School, class 1933. She worked as a secretary for Continental Insurance Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1980. Mary enjoyed playing golf, riding horses and her Scotty...
Bobby Jack Hall
Jan 23, 2018
Bobby Jack Hall, 84, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, in Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was born August 11, 1933, in Evarts, KY, the son of Bill and Dorothy Hall. He married Delores “Dee” Hobson in Rockford on April 2, 1955. Bobby worked for Amerock retiring after 45 years. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dee; his...
Jim W. Dixon
Jan 21, 2018
Jim W. Dixon of Rockford, Illinois and Cape Coral, Florida, peacefully passed away at his Rockford home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was 71 years old. Jim was born on March 27, 1946 in Rockford, IL to Flossie (Harper) and Clarence Dixon. Jim attended Rockford schools and in 1964 was a member of the first graduating class of Guilford...
Nicolas A. Timmerman
Jan 21, 2018
Nicolas Adam Timmerman, 36 Kansas City, MO—Nicolas Adam Timmerman, 36 of Kansas City died suddenly Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born September 24, 1981 in Rockford Illinois to Deb (Peterson) and Steven Timmerman. Graduated from Winnebago High School in 2000. Graduated from Western Illinois University in 2005. Nicolas worked many years for the Anderson Group in Rockford. He married Lisa Wheeler...
Barbara A. Larson
Jan 21, 2018
Barbara Ann Larson R.N., 89, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was born March 22, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Ewald Joseph and Elizabeth (Lane) Larson. Barb graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1946. She obtained her registered nursing degree from Little Company of Mary Nursing School, Evergreen Park, IL. Barb began her long...
Daniel Leo Richardson
Jan 20, 2018
Daniel Leo Richardson (Dr. Dan as he was known by his students), 75, formerly of Rockford, passed away January 20, 2018, after a short a short illness, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Il surrounded by family and friends. Dr. Dan was born October 30, 1942, to Leo and Arlene (Baker) Richardson, in Rockford, where he spent much...
Kenneth Schaefer
Jan 20, 2018
Kenneth Schaefer, 85, of Cherry Valley passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 22, 1932, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Gerhardt H. and Bertha A. (Kunze) Schaefer. Ken was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Ken married Diane J. Schultz on May 27, 1972 in Racine, Wisconsin. He was a...
Patricia "Trish" Kay Barr
Jan 20, 2018
Patricia “Trish” Kay Barr, 80, Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born September 7, 1937, in Harvard, the daughter of Gerald and Eva (Frenk) Saloff. Trish’s undeniable grace, strength, and courage during her years of illness allowed her to live life to the fullest. She enjoyed family trips to Italy, Ireland,...
Rose Ann Biszak
Jan 20, 2018
Rose Ann Biszak, 85, of Rockford, passed away January 20, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 13, 1932, in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Joseph & Frances (Stark) Gambo. Married George A. Biszak in Granville, IL on December 26, 1950. They lived and raised their family in Sterling, IL and in 1996, they moved to Rockford,...
Thomas M. Mccann
Jan 19, 2018
Thomas M. McCann, 59, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Swedish American Hospital. Born February 26, 1958, son of William M. and Barbara J. McCarville McCann. Graduated from East High School and attended Rock Valley College. Married Bertha Palafox in Rockford on April 5, 1997. Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany. Member of...
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