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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...
Alphonso "Al" Cassaro
April 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...
Madeline Nacvich
April 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....
Douglas James Heath
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
James G. Redmond
April 25, 2018
James G. Redmond, 71, of Rockford passed away April 25, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 14, 1946 in Rockford; he was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Choppi) Redmond. He married Linda J. Shambaugh on June 24, 1967 in Rockford. A member of St. James Catholic church, James was the former owner and operator of B...
Therr "Terry" E. Hartje
April 24, 2018
Therr “Terry” E. Hartje, 76, of Cherry Valley, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He was born June 3, 1941, in Leaf River, Illinois, the son of Rudolph “Rudy” and Bonnie (Kretsinger) Hartje. Terry married the love of his life Glenda Bryden on September 20, 1969. He was a proud member of IBEW Local Union 196 for 54 years. Terry...
Barbara "Barb" M. Harvey
April 23, 2018
Barbara “Barb” M. Harvey, 85, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Born September 29, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Bernard “Whitey” and I. Alberta (Budden) Johnson. Barb was a graduate of East High School. She married Gavin C. Harvey Jr. on January 12, 1951 in Roscoe. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Gavin; children,...
Richard L Smith
April 21, 2018
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend Rick’s untimely death after a brief, but hard-fought battle against cancer leaves behind two loving sons and daughter-in-law, Dion (Amy) and Jerimiah; five beautiful granddaughters, London, Carmen, Morgan, Grayson, and Shelby; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Rick lived life to the fullest and made memories with his family and friends that will...
Marjorie "Marge" H. Karazin
April 21, 2018
Marjorie (Marnie) H. Karazin, 96, Loves Park, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Presence St. Anne Center. She was born in Steward Township on May 26, 1921, the daughter of J.W. and Mary (Neely) Harris and was the youngest of 4 children. She attended a one room rural school until entering Pecatonica Community High School, graduating in 1938. She...
Norman H. Meyer
April 21, 2018
Norman H. Meyer, 88, Rockford, died in his home on April 21, 2018. He was born January 17, 1930, in Lorraine, KS, the son of Harvey and Delia (Mehl) Meyer. Norm received a MS in Architectural Engineering from the University of Illinois. He married Anne Davis from Cherry Valley on August 20, 1955 in Rockford. Norm served in the Air...
Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Bales
April 21, 2018
Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Bales, 72, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the home of his sister, where he resided. Monsignor was born on September 20, 1945 in Dixon, Illinois, to James E. and Elizabeth A. Moerschbaecher Bales. Monsignor Bales attended St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa and Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. He then attended St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin...
Theodora "Rae" Gale Saltzgiver
April 18, 2018
Theodora “Rae” Gale Saltzgiver, 92, of Rockford, passed away April 18, 2018 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born December 16, 1925 in Rockford; she was the daughter of Cornell and Vera (Dickinson) Gale. She married Clyde A. Saltzgiver on June 23, 1945 in Rockford. Rae was a member of Burritt Community Church, Winnebago Chapter of the Eastern Star and Burritt...
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