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Nathalie "Nat" Jurasek
Oct 9, 2017
Nathalie “Nat” (Reiland) Jurasek died on October 9, 2017 at home after a cancer diagnosis in August. Born on January 5, 1934 in Stockton, Illinois to Nicholas and Alice Mohan Reiland. After graduation from Stockton High School, Nat moved to Rockford where eventually her parents and several siblings resided. She married John Jurasek on May 1, 1954. He preceded her...
Donna J. Clauson
Oct 8, 2017
Donna J. Clauson, 76, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born on September 10, 1941; daughter of Carrol E. and Elnora R. (Clayson) Briggs. Donna moved to Rockford from Viroqua, WI in 1960. She married her loving husband Folke H. Clauson in Rockford on February 15, 1969. Donna...
Andrew "Blue" M. Lacour
Oct 8, 2017
Andrew M. “Blue” LaCour, 79, Rockford, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1937, in Natchez, LA, the son of Louis and Frances (Metoyer) LaCour. He was a veteran of the Army. Blue worked for International Harvester in Melrose Park for many years retiring after 30 years of service. Survived...
Lana P. Smith
Oct 7, 2017
Lana P. Smith (Turner), 74, of Rockford passed away surrounded by her family on October 7, 2017, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Concordia, KS, the daughter of Paul and Velma (Duncan) Turner. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965 and married Maurice Smith on February 13, 1965, in Concordia,...
Patricia P. Sample
Oct 7, 2017
Patricia P. Sample, 93, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. She was born December 23, 1923 to O.B. and Nellie (Walton) Pownall. She married Rev. Darrell D. Sample on April 14, 1945 and they were blessed to share 67 beautiful years together. Patricia enjoyed being a pastor’s wife and was a gracious hostess in her home to many...
Karen K. Dirksen
Oct 5, 2017
Karen Whitehead Dirksen, 68, Rockford, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, in her home. She was born September 19, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Eileen (McFarlane) Kraft. She was a 1967 graduate of Rockford East High School. Karen married Harold M. Dirksen in Davis Junction on October 30, 1993. She worked at Estwing Manufacturing for almost 30...
Donna M. Bramer
Oct 5, 2017
Donna M. Bramer (nee; Bruggeman) of Davis, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 unexpectedly in Chicago. Born October 10, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of Francis and Phyllis (Brown) Bruggeman. Beloved wife of Dale J. Bramer; devoted Mother of Daniel Bramer (Lourdes Aviles) and David Bramer (Amy Ware); dear sister of Phyllis Dewey, Edward Bruggeman, Richard “Dick” Bruggeman, Robert Bruggeman...
Dorothy Ann "Dot" Mikleton
Oct 5, 2017
Dorothy Ann “Dot” Mueller Mikleton, 97, of Rockford passed away Friday, October 5, 2017. Born August 22, 1920, in Burlington, Wisconsin, to Frank and Josephine (Schemmer) Mueller. Graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Burlington in 1938. She came to Rockford in 1939 to enter St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1942 as an RN. Dot married Victor...
Patricia M. Hogan
Oct 4, 2017
Patricia M. Hogan, 75, of Rockford died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Presence Saint Anne Nursing Home. Born September 1, 1942, the daughter of John and Hazel (Rigeman) Hogan. Was an active resident at Valley View Apartments where she enjoyed helping others, serving lunch and participating in the exercise group. Patricia was also a member of St. Rita Catholic Church....
Albert Peila
Oct 3, 2017
Albert Peila, 93, of Rockton, passed away October 3, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born November 19, 1923 in Rockford, the son of Charles & Maria (Castiglone) Peila. Graduated from West High School, class of 1941. Albert served the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater, during WWII. Married Mary Cullen In Rockford on August 23, 1947. They just celebrated their 70th...
Douglas Knight
Oct 2, 2017
Douglas Knight, 74, of Rockford passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 surrounded by his family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Verda Knight. He was a member of the Wyaconda Christian Church and active in the youth group of the church. On July 24, 1965 he...
Robert "Bob" E. Wendorf
Oct 2, 2017
Robert “Bob” E. Wendorf, 83, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center following a long illness. He was born January 20, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Bernice (Erler) Wendorf. Bob was an Army veteran serving for 2 years in Japan. He married Beverly “Bev” Young in Monroe Center on August 26, 1961. He...
Edward J. Didier
Oct 1, 2017
Edward J. Didier, 94, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Franklin Park, IL on March 21, 1923, son of George and Angeline Didier. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He married his loving wife, Mary (Durkin) Didier,...
James Vollmer
Sep 30, 2017
James Arthur Vollmer left this life on September 30, 2017, to be forever with the Lord. Born in Roscoe, Illinois February 14, 1940 to Carl and Betty Vollmer. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958. Attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant. On June...
Joanne L. Columbia
Sep 28, 2017
Joanne L. Columbia, 87, of Rockford, passed away September 28, 2017 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born March 20, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of John & Helen (Chappell) Love. Married to former Robert Warren Columbia in McDonald, PA on March 21, 1952. Moved to Rockford since 1962, coming here from McDonald, PA. She worked for 1st National Bank...
Mario Calvagna
Sep 28, 2017
Mario Calvagna (Rockford, IL), age 89, passed away on September 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonzo and Emanuella, his siblings Mario, Biaggio, Russell, William, and Frances. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, son Paul and wife Lisa and granddaughters Meghan and Rebecca, son Phil and wife Michele and granddaughter Elena, and son Peter, as...
Travis Gates
Sep 28, 2017
Byron - Travis L. Gates, 65 passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Travis always celebrated his life. The family would like to give a special thanks to Swedish American Medical Group, especially Dr. Nameer Mardini and his staff, and the staff at Serenity Home & Hospice for all their care and support. Memorials to Serenity...
Paul Caravello
Sep 27, 2017
Paul Caravello, 82, of Rockford, passed away September 27, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Monreale Italy on September 18, 1935 the son of Giuseppe and Santa (Russo) Caravello. Married Domenica Ingrao on September 28, 1964 and worked for Elco Industries and was also a Tailor for Marshall Fields. He is survived by his children, Joseph (...
Josephine R. (Armato) Taylor
Sep 26, 2017
Josephine R. (Armato) Taylor, 97, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Crimson Pointe. She was born July 27, 1920, in Franklin, LA, the daughter of Carlo and Mamie (Rebecca) Armato. She married James E. Taylor on December 31, 1951. He passed away in 1985. Josephine worked at Barber Colman for 12 years and then at Sunbeam Appliance for...
Bette June Teeman
Sep 26, 2017
Bette J. Teeman, 88, of Rockford, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Alden Debes Care Center. Born June 6, 1929, was adopted, along with her brother Kenneth, in 1936 to Oliver and Bertha Lehnus in Pocahontas County, IA. She married her husband, Charles M. Teeman in 1950 and together they had four children. Sadly in 1952 her brother was killed...
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