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Mary P. Erwin
Dec 27, 2017
Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55 Rockford—Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55, of Rockford died Wednes-day, December 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a warrior and her posi-tive outlook inspired many. Born November 7, 1962 to Dianna (Hanson) and Lucian L. Oddo in Rockford. Graduated from Jef-ferson High School in 1981....
Merle J. Willson
Dec 26, 2017
Merle J. Willson, 84, of Rockford, entered the presence of the Lord December 26, 2017. He married Anna Jane Slaght, his lifelong love in 1953 in Pleasant Valley, IL He was born January 29,1933, in Freeport, Illinois the son of Joseph W. and Lillian(Althoff) Willson. Merle farmed in Jo Daviess County until 1966. Then he worked at Woodward Governor, Rockford...
Ellen L. Mchugh
Dec 25, 2017
Ellen L. McHugh, 91, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was born September 16, 1926, the daughter of Hugh and Gladys (Weld) McNeil. Ellen graduated from Belvidere High School in 1944 and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She married the love of her life, Dr. John P. McHugh on April 23, 1949....
Joseph Michael Maggio, Jr.
Dec 25, 2017
Joseph Michael Maggio, Jr., 67, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. He was born in Rockford on February 22, 1950; the son of Joseph and Frances (LaMarca) Maggio, Sr. Joseph married the love of his life, Patricia Martorana on April 4, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford where he and his wife...
Larry Wayne Brown
Dec 25, 2017
Larry Wayne Brown, 66, Rockford, passed away December 25, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born May 14, 1951, in Jonesboro, AR, the son of Robert Leon and Florence Elizabeth (Gilley) Brown. Larry married Patty Spargo in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1972. He served in the Army for 20 years retiring in 1991, with the rank of Staff Sergeant....
Joan F. Bartel Rafferty
Dec 25, 2017
Joan F. Bartel Rafferty, 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren on Monday, December 25, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Molitor) Spoden. She was devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Joan was a woman...
Gladys C. Malloy
Dec 24, 2017
Gladys C. Malloy, 97, of Rockford, Il. passed away on Christmas Eve morning in her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 25, 1920 in Little Black, Wisconsin to Elsie and John Plockelmann. Gladys joined the Army during WWII working in the Pentagon and married Lewis H. Malloy following the war. They settled in Rockford to raise their...
Paul K Swanson
Dec 24, 2017
Paul K. Swanson, 77, Loves Park, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 1, 1940 in Estherville, IA, son of John A. and Bertha Noram Swanson. Graduated from Spirit Lake High School. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962, spending much of that time in England. Married Jeanie E. Grimes in...
Sandra J. Jaworowski
Dec 24, 2017
Sandra J. Jaworowski, 75, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Mercyhealth Rockford. Born June 2, 1942, in Riverside, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Blanche (Bennett) Kurth. She married Richard Jaworowski on August 13, 1960 in Rockford. Sandra provided a good home for her family and was a wonderful grandma. She enjoyed crossword puzzles. Survived by her...
Naomi Craig
Dec 23, 2017
Naomi Craig was born May 1, 1925 to Pettus and Natalee Chrishon-Polnitz in Selma Alabama. She was one of nine children. She departed this life on December 23, 2017 always trusting in the Lord. She was 92 years old. She graduated from Selma High School and attended Selma College. Naomi accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Sandridge Baptist...
Donald J Beckemeyer
Dec 23, 2017
Donald J. Beckemeyer, 63 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born December 1, 1954 to Lester and Jennie (Guastella) Beckemeyer in Rockford, Ilinois. Don attended Saint Patrick's Grade School and Auburn High School in Rockford, IL. Don was a very ambitious and self-motivated entrepreneur. He was a very hard worker throughout his life. His talent and love...
Thomas E. Castrey
Dec 22, 2017
Thomas Edward Castrey, 59, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 22 in Rockford, IL. Tom was born on August 24th, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois, to James and Mary Castrey. He attended Holy Family and Assumption High School and graduated in 1976. He spent his younger days in Decatur, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, before moving to Rockford. Tom spend...
Charles A. Hubler
Dec 22, 2017
Charles A. Hubler, 66, Rockford, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 2, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Lawrence and Laura May (Benjamin) Hubler. Charles married Debra Meyer in Rockford on July 6, 1996. He worked as a die caster for several manufacturing companies in Rockford. Charles enjoyed fishing and attending car...
Larry A. Garibaldi
Dec 22, 2017
Lawrence A. “Larry” Garibaldi, 94, of Belvidere, passed away December 22, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center. Born January 31, 1923, in Chicago, the son of Thomas A. & Katherine M. (McAndrew) Garibaldi. Served in U.S. Navy during WWII. Married his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Beth Journy, on October 15, 1959 in Evanston, IL. Larry was an avid...
Rachel K. Hofslien
Dec 21, 2017
Rachel K. Hofslien, 82, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Anam Glen. Born October 24, 1935, in Westby, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar E. and Signe C. (Hovde) Lovstad. Rachel grew up on a farm and loved to tell of her adventures. She married the love of her life, George D. Hoflsien on October 27, 1956 at...
Mary C. Zandonatti
Dec 20, 2017
Mary C. Zandonatti, 95, Rockford, passed away December 20, 2017 after a short illness. Born January 9, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Orlando Amalia (Ludovici) Decastris. Married Richard A Zandonatti on August 24, 1947. She worked in her early years at her beloved Woods Drug Store, but for many years she was self-employed as a full time Mom. Member...
Lois J Floress
Dec 19, 2017
Lois J. Floress passed away on December 19, 2017 in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 23, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, IA to W.C. and Anna Belle Frame. She was the beloved wife of Irving Floress, her husband of 51 years. Lois and Irv raised six children, Michael (Marilyn), Patrick (Eleanor), Colleen Halter, Carin (John) Rupp, Glen (Diana), and...
Marie Rose Aaby
Dec 18, 2017
Marie Rose Aaby, 100, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born February 3, 1917, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of Carl and Rose (Gulotta) Pumilia. Marie married Arthur J.P. Aaby in Rockford on June 14, 1952. He passed away on April 1, 1992. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church....
Roberta I Neslund
Dec 17, 2017
Roberta I. Neslund, 89, of Rockford, was called home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Bridgeport, IL on June 7, 1928; the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Belles) Schnepper. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, IL. Roberta was a faithful member of Salem Lutheran Church where she regularly helped serve communion and also taught Sunday...
Jack P. Decamp
Dec 17, 2017
Jack P. DeCamp, 82, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 22, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Ruth (Lundberg) DeCamp. He was a graduate of East High School in 1953 and was then drafted into the Army. Jack married Karel Johnson on September 16, 1967. He was co-owner of Nelson...
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