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Emma Ann Stieglitz
March 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
March 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.
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
Constance K. Alexander
March 11, 2018
Constance “Connie” “Alex” K. Alexander, 76, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was born November 30, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Calvin and Bertha (Branch) Alexander. Constance worked for many years as a registered dietician and was a member of the American Dietetic Association. Constance had a clever, quick wit and a unique sense of...
Jon L. Petrow
March 8, 2018
Jonathan "Jon" Petrow died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 8, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois. He was 77-years-old. Jon was born on March 22nd, 1940 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to his parents, John and June (Aube) Petrow. He graduated from Loretto Catholic Central High School. Following graduation, he spent several years working for the Merchant Marines...
Barbara E. Peterson
March 8, 2018
Barbara E. Peterson, 100, of Rockford passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018. She was born July 19, 1917 in Rockford, daughter of Edwin and Amy (Pritz) Sherman. Barbara was a graduate of Rockford Central High School. She would go on to marry Harry K. Peterson her loving husband of 60 years. Barbara retired from Rockford Life Insurance after 30...
Kimberly D. Amann
March 7, 2018
Kimberly D. Amann, 58, of Rockford passed away March 7, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Born June 28, 1959 in Battle Creek, MI; she was the daughter of Mildern and Cora (Hilburn) Hearyman. She married her Best Friend, Gordon “Gordy” Amann August 22, 1987 in Chaseburg, WI. Born to this union are Kim’s two beautiful daughters, Danielle...
Shirley A. Fransen
March 4, 2018
Shirley A. Fransen, 74, of Rockford, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, March 4, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born April 27, 1943, in Caton, IL, the daughter of Edward & Lydia (Thurston) Stevenson. Graduated from Rock Valley College. Worked for Rockford Clinic for over 5 years. Married Roger Fransen on January 30, 1971. Shirley was...
Doris Mae Zimmerman
March 4, 2018
DORIS MAE (SWENSON) ZIMMERMAN Doris Mae (Swenson) Zimmerman, 93, of Rockford, Ilinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in Rockford. She was born September 18, 1924 in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, the only daughter of Leonard and Hattie (Hendrickson) Swenson. She is survived by her son Dr. Bradley (Claudia) Ewald; her daughter Lynda Martin; step-children Janine...
Richard R. Swanson
February 27, 2018
Richard R. Swanson, 90, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Son of Harry and Myrtle (Larson) Swanson, Richard was born on a farm in Cambridge, MN on April 1, 1927. He moved with his family to Rockford, IL when he was 15 years old. Richard married Florence A. Stelma on June 26, 1948 in Rockford. He served...
Nancy O'Brien Myhre
February 27, 2018
Nancy O’Brien Myhre, 92, of Rockford, passed away February 27, 2018, at Presence St. Anne Center. Born April 9, 1925 in Rockford; she was the daughter of Frank and Frances (McNulty) O’Brien. She married Sigmund “Sig” O. Myhre on July 1, 1950 in Rockford. A Life member of the Cathedral of St. Peter, she was a teacher at St. Bernadette...
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