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Martin "Marty" E. Schmeling
Dec 16, 2017
Martin Edward Schmeling, 68, of Rockford, a gentle and kind man, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born February 19, 1949 to Robert and Elsa (Buetsch) Schmeling in Rockford and lived his whole life in the area. Marty graduated from West High School and Valparaiso University, IN. He dedicated his entire career to Schmeling Building Supply,...
Viola E. Cyborski
Dec 15, 2017
Viola E. Cyborski, 93, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born the daughter of Chester and Anna (Urban) Repcynski. Viola married Edward T. Cyborski on October 5, 1946. Together, Viola and Edward owned their family business for many years. She loved to be social especially at family events, playing cards and golfing. She enjoyed gardening and...
Anita L. Chincherna
Dec 14, 2017
Anita L. Chincherna, 83, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1934, the daughter of Michael and Lucy (Lassandro) Capriola. Anita worked at Illinois National Bank, which later became Amcore Bank, for many years as a teller and later as a supervisor. Survived by her daughter, Lori...
Sylvia M. Blake
Dec 12, 2017
Sylvia M. Blake, 82, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Born July 18, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Susan (Brown) Domkoski. Sylvia was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially cats. Survived by her sisters, Carol Holden and Gloria (Etalo) Capovilla and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and sister, Virginia Jurasek. Private...
Jack Edward Peterson
Dec 12, 2017
Jack Edward Peterson, 67, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 in New York City. Born July 24, 1950 in Rockford, IL, son of Ann and Kenneth Peterson. Graduate of Lanphier High School in Springfield and also Knox College in Galesburg. Later he attended Northern Illinois University where he completed his degree in accountancy and was a Certified Public...
Edward "Eddie" John Didier
Dec 10, 2017
Edward “Eddie” J. Didier, 60, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Rockford on January 17, 1957; son of Ed and Mary Didier. Eddie graduated with a Business Degree from Illinois State University and initially worked for Entre Computer Solutions, then later rejoined the family business as co-owner...
Richard "Rick" Mark Keller
Dec 10, 2017
Richard “Rick” Keller, 67, of Rockford, was called home to his heavenly father on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1950 in Austin, MN, the son of Lynn and Eileen (Beck) Keller. Rick served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lemoore Naval Base in Lemoore, CA as well as in the...
Karyn N. Brokhausen
Dec 9, 2017
Karyn N. Brokhausen, 70, of Rockford, passed away December 9, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 24, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Harvey G. & Doris N. (Luff) Sauber, Jr. She earned her Master of Arts in Education from National College of Education in Evanston, IL and was a teacher her entire professional career. She...
Bradley P. Fedie
Dec 9, 2017
Bradley P. Fedie, 54, of Rockford, passed on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born April 8, 1963 in Lake City, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Brenda (Hooker) Fedie. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1982. He went on to graduate from Spartan School of Aeronautics on March 30, 1988. Brad worked as an aircraft...
Linda M. Wold
Dec 8, 2017
Linda M. Wold, 61, of Rockford, passed away December 8, 2017 in her home. Born November 20, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of Vernon & Margarette (Markeli) Cushing. Graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1974. She worked for UTC Aerospace Systems as a buyer expediter for over forty years. She enjoyed golfing, boating and water skiing and spending time...
Edward "Ed" Koscak
Dec 8, 2017
Edward “Ed” Koscak passed away on December 8th, 2017 after a brave and hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer. Born August 18th, 1965 and baptized into the Catholic Church, a native of Franklin Park, IL and a resident of Rockford, IL. Devoted husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Watry), adoring father of Michael and Matthew, loving son of Mark and Wanda...
Suzette "Sue" A. Symes
Dec 8, 2017
Suzette “Sue” A. Symes, 74, Belvidere, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, at Anam Care in Rockford, ending a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born December 10, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Vernsten) Fivaz. Sue received her BS in Economics from Denison University, Granville, OH. She married Stephen “Steve” Symes in Park Ridge on...
Lane A. Seagren
Dec 8, 2017
Lane A. Seagren, 37, of Davis passed away suddenly on December 8, 2017 in Wisconsin while at work. Born January 27, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois. He attended Rockford East High School, but later graduated from Pecatonica High School, class of 1998. He worked for Safelite Auto Glass in both the Rockford and Janesville locations for fifteen years. Lane was a...
Delores "De De" Emery
Dec 5, 2017
Delores “De De” A. Emery, 80, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in the presence of her loving husband, Jim, and her daughter, Dorothy. She was born September 15, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of H. Leroy and Bernice (Bengtson) Anderson. De De married James “Jim” Emery in Rockford. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church....
Dorothy Angelina Jenkins
Dec 5, 2017
Dorothy Angelina Jenkins, 98, of Rockford was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Dorothy was born on August 23, 1919 in Rockford. She married Chester Jenkins on December 26, 1948 in St. Anthony of Padua in Rockford, and together they enjoyed 66 wonderful years. He predeceased her November 14, 2015. Dorothy was a loving and...
Kenneth Edward Barton
Dec 5, 2017
Kenneth Edward Barton, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Pontiac, IL, the son of Reno and Lulu (Santelman) Barton. He served in the United States Air Force. On August 31, 1952 he married the love of his life Helen Janssen in Streator, IL. Kenneth graduated from Illinois State...
Grace Ann Stupka
Dec 4, 2017
Grace Ann Stupka, 80, of Rockford, passed away Monday, December 4,2017 in her home. She was bom July 25,1937 in La Crosse, Wl, the daughter of Orace and Dorothy (Gamroth) Rogers. She was happily married to the love of her life, Rollin Stupka, on June 9,1956. Grace raised two adventurous sons and worked as a substitute cook at White Swan....
Rosemary E. Leber
Dec 2, 2017
Rosemary E. Leber, 91, Rockford, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Presence St. Anne Center. She was born July 2, 1926, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Alvie and Bernadine (McDonnell) Vincent. After her father Alvie passed away, Bernadine married Leonard Ahmer. Rosemary was a graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School. She married Glenn Leber in St. Edward Catholic...
Kevin Hill
Dec 1, 2017
Kevin Hill, 58, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 15, 1959, the son of Edward and Donna (Lux) Hill. He married the love of his life, Tammy Lindquist, on March 25, 1984 in Rockford. For many years he owned and operated his own landscaping company, Reap What You Sow...
Timothy Key
Nov 30, 2017
Timothy Key, 71, of Caledonia, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS on November 30, 2017. He was born on September 1, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Cyril and Betty Jane (Trank) Key. He proudly served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. Tim was the first hourly hired worker...
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