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Francisco "Frank" J. Serrano

Francisco "Frank" J. Serrano

Nov 1, 2017

Francisco “Frank” J. Serrano, 62, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born on August 6, 1955 in the city of Veracruz, Verazcruz, Mexico. For many years he worked as an aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed photography, especially of cars and nature. He is survived by his parents, Antonio and Micaela (Robles)...

Jeffrey Andrew Gustafson

Jeffrey Andrew Gustafson

Oct 31, 2017

Jeffrey A. Gustafson left us too soon on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and friend. Jeff was born on December 30, 1980 in Havre, Montana; to his parents, Gayle (Herochik) Gustafson and Roger Gustafson, Sr. After graduating in 1999 from Guilford High School, he went on to graduate Cum Laude from Illinois State University...

Jeremy E. Wilson

Jeremy E. Wilson

Oct 31, 2017

Jeremy E. Wilson, 27, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born March 15, 1990, in Hoffman Estates, the son of Jeffrey and Heidi (Schlosser) Wilson. Jeremy was a 2009 graduate of Jefferson High School. He enjoyed playing video games and sharing information to donor families and transplant recipients on facebook. Jeremy was an avid...

Emily Palmer

Emily Palmer

Oct 30, 2017

Emily Palmer, 81 of Rockford, IL and Ft. Myers, FL passed away Monday October 30, 2017, at Swedish American Hospital. She was born in Decatur, IL on December 8, 1935; the daughter of Lolita (Lindsay) and Joseph W. Harper. She married Kenneth D. Palmer, an attorney, on July 2, 1960 in Chicago, IL. She worked in the advertising business there...

Melissa K.  Spades-Fildes

Melissa K. Spades-Fildes

Oct 30, 2017

Melissa K. Spades-Fildes, 48, of Loves Park, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017; with her family at her side. She was born on March 11, 1969 in Rockford to Richard and Shirley Spades. Melissa had a lifelong struggle with diabetes from the age of 18 months old before she went to be with the Lord. She was married to...

Cheryl Ann Zwanzig

Cheryl Ann Zwanzig

Oct 30, 2017

Cheryl Ann Zwanzig, 61, of Rockford passed away surrounded by her family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1956 in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Warren and Lorraine (Nelson) Contois. She worked for the Rockford Housing Authority as a Case Manager. Cheryl was a devoted member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where she served...

Bernard "Bernie" E. Heffernan

Bernard "Bernie" E. Heffernan

Oct 29, 2017

Bernard Eugene Heffernan, 90, of Rockford, Illinois passed away October 29, 2017. Bernie was born on August 6, 1927, in Milbank, S.D., the son of John and Joan (Stapleton) Heffernan. He grew up in Marvin, S.D., and graduated from South Dakota State University. He worked for the FDA as a dairy plant inspector and as a manager for Pet Milk...

Rev. Donald J. Lund

Rev. Donald J. Lund

Oct 29, 2017

Reverend Donald J. Lund, 74, of Davis, died October 29, 2017 at Wood’s Crossing in Brodhead, WI. Father Lund was born on September 21, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Henry & Mildred (Horman) Lund. Graduated from St. Mary's Seminary and University then entered the Chicago Diocese which he served for many years. Survivors include brothers John (Nancy), Dr. Robert (Joan),...

Marvin W.  Anderson

Marvin W. Anderson

Oct 27, 2017

Marvin W. Anderson 88, of Winnebago, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was born in Rockford on July 23, 1929; son of Marvin J. and Edith M. (Lundgren) Anderson. He was a 1947 graduate of Harlem High School. Marvin married his loving wife Marie (Ritter) Anderson in 1993 on St. Thomas Island in the Caribbean. He worked as...

Nancy "Ninny" Froelich

Nancy "Ninny" Froelich

Oct 27, 2017

Nancy Froelich, 68, of Rockford passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. She was born on February 5, 1949 in Rockford, the daughter of George “Scoop” and Lucy (Carlson) Slafkosky. She attended Muldoon High School and graduated in 1967. She married the love of her life, Harold “Hal” Froelich in 1983 in Carson City, NV. She was the manager of...

Rosemary M Estes

Rosemary M Estes

Oct 25, 2017

Rosemary M. Estes, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017; with her family at her side. She was born in Shullsburg, WI on October 23, 1925; daughter of, Evan and Christine (Menke) Christian. She married her loving husband, James Estes in Rockford on March 14, 1944. Rosemary worked for Didier Greenhouses, volunteered her time at Rockford...

Kyndra Kay Storey

Kyndra Kay Storey

Oct 24, 2017

Kyndra Kay Storey joined the heavenly angels shortly after birth on October 24, 2017 in her mother’s loving arms. Although her life was short, she touched many hearts. “Fly high, baby girl.” You will never be forgotten. She will always be loved by all people who met her. A special thank you to Stephanie from The Haven Network. She is...

Constance "Connie" A. Pearson

Constance "Connie" A. Pearson

Oct 24, 2017

Connie A. Pearson, 63 of Loves Park, IL formerly of Cortland IL passed away at home on Tuesday evening October 24, 2017 surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. She was born June 28, 1954 in Tuscola IL. As a single parent she worked hard at Walmart in Dekalb, IL for 25 years...

Denise Wolfram

Denise Wolfram

Oct 23, 2017

Denise Rae Wolfram, 43, of Rockton, Illinois, died on October 23, 2017. Born February 27, 1974 to parents Judy (Logemann) and Jim Wolfram in Rockford, Illinois. She graduated from Harlem High School and Kishwaukee Community College. Employed as an Office Assistant by Steven Diamond, MD. Denise had a servant’s heart, always focused more on others than herself, and was the...

Charles D. Medley

Charles D. Medley

Oct 22, 2017

Charles D. Medley, 86, of Rockford Illinois passed away early Sunday morning, October 22, 2017 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 23, 1931 in Memphis, TN, the Son of Hughie A. and Jewel E (Timbes) Medley. In 1948 he married the love of his life, Pauline Thurman who preceded him in...

Pamela  J Stancil

Pamela J Stancil

Oct 22, 2017

Pamela J. Stancil, 68, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born on October 13, 1949 in Dekalb, Illinois; daughter of Leonard M. and Elaine (Dombrowski) Harold. Pam married her husband Kenneth Stancil on December 21, 1967 in Elgin, Illinois and they spent 50 wonderful years together. Pam loved to tend to her garden, and watch...

John W. Shesler, Dds

John W. Shesler, Dds

Oct 22, 2017

John William Shesler, DDS, 95, died on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Serenity Home. Born on January 6, 1922 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Dr. John Thomas and Adah (Kuhns) Shesler. He was valedictorian of the 1939 Genoa High School graduating class. He was a 1944 graduate from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry with BS and DDS...

Joyce Stankiewicz

Joyce Stankiewicz

Oct 21, 2017

Joyce Stankiewicz, 76, of Rockford, died October 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Ervin and Helene Smerlinski, October 15, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. Joyce graduated from East High School in Milwaukee in 1959. She worked at First Wisconsin Bank as an aide and computer programmer, and attended evening classes at Marquette University. She married Eugene...

Arlene Ann Kilgore

Arlene Ann Kilgore

Oct 21, 2017

Arlene Ann Kilgore, 83 of Garden Ridge, TX, formerly of Rockford Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born on July 12 1934 in Rockford, the daughter of Elmer Bisbee and Anita Parker. She married James B. Kilgore in Freeport and the two were happily married for 60 years. She was a member of Beth Eden United...

Jeanne Lorraine Carter

Jeanne Lorraine Carter

Oct 21, 2017

Jeanne Lorraine Carter, 86, Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Fairhaven Christian Home surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1931, in Rockford, the only child of Ragnar and Eva (Carlson) Nyquist. Jeanne graduated in 1949, from Rockford East High School and married the love of her life, Arthur B. Carter on November 5, 1949. He...

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