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Floyd R. Kisner
Sep 26, 2017
Floyd Raymond Kisner, age 87, was peacefully called home on September 26, 2017, in Rockford, Illinois. Floyd is survived by his wife, Marchetta, of 53 years; his sons, Todd Michael, of Rockford and Bradley Lee (Arnie Klein), of Cleveland, Ohio, siblings, Regina Bergman, Lawrence “Bud” (Lee) Kisner, Dorothy (Richard) Lehmkuhl, and Beverly Dvorak. He is preceded in death by his...
Maryann Rush
Sep 24, 2017
MaryAnn Rush, 70, of Roscoe, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1947 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Tina (Calacci) Marinelli. She graduated West High School in 1966. She met the love of her life, Michael Rush and the two married on December 30, 1972. She proudly worked...
James L. Hesselberth
Sep 23, 2017
James L. Hesselberth, 73, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born October 17, 1943, in Dana, Illinois, the son of Albert and Zora (Boon) Hesselberth. Jim worked for Ogilby Transfer and Storage Sales and retired from Estwing Manufacturing. In retirement, Jim thoroughly enjoyed substitute teaching with Rockford Public School District 205. Jim was an avid Chicago Cubs and...
Ruby L. Watson
Sep 22, 2017
Ruby Lorraine Watson was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and loved ones gone before her on Friday, September 22, 2017. Ruby was born May 1, 1923 to Albert and Marie Drager in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Nolan Watson on June 21, 1946 and was a loving wife and partner in ministry in the Lutheran churches they served. She had...
Gretchen Christensen-Adams
Sep 22, 2017
Gretchen Christensen – Adams, 91, died September 22, 2017 at Wesley Willows Kirk’s Place under the care of Northern Illinois Hospice. Gretchen was born April 1, 1926, in Breklum, Germany to John and Margarethe Jansen. The family immigrated to America in 1929 and settled in Davenport, IA. Gretchen is survived by three children: Richard (Linda) Christensen of Raleigh, NC, Sue...
Carson Drew Licari
Sep 22, 2017
Carson Drew Licari, infant, joined hands with his cousin MaKenna on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Son of Elyse Lindberg and Ryan Licari. Visitation Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Lavonne C. Westra
Sep 21, 2017
On the afternoon of September 21st, a quiet angel began her rest in eternity with her Lord and Savior. LaVonne C. (Kroon) Westra was born on a farm in eastern South Dakota on December 5, 1931. She attended Flandreau High School and graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. From there she began teaching in northwest Iowa and...
John E. Cofer
Sep 20, 2017
John E. Cofer, Jr., 70, of Rockford, passed into the presence of his Savior on September 20, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Joliet, IL, the son of John E. & Frances (Carter) Cofer, Sr. He graduated from Plainfield High School, class of 1965. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Blackburn College (1969) and a Masters of...
James "Jim" Eugene Day
Sep 19, 2017
James “Jim” Eugene Day, 53, Belvidere, passed away September 19, 2017. He was born February 19, 1964, in Rockford, the son of Gene and Marge (Johnson) Day. Jim graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1982. He attended Rock Valley College and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in aerospace engineering. Jim received his MBA from Cardinal Stritch...
Carl J. Ness
Sep 18, 2017
Carl J. Ness, 39, of North Liberty passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born on July 14, 1978 in Belvidere, IL, the son of James “Jim” and Rita (Symons) Ness. He is survived by his parents; sister, Leanne (Clint) Wagner; nephew, Dominic; aunt and uncles, Jean (Dave)Lance, and Jerry Ness; and many friends and colleagues. A private family...
Katherine "Katie" Fiorini
Sep 17, 2017
Katherine “Katie” Fiorini, 81, of Rockford passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Villa of PA Peterson. Katie was a lifelong resident Rockford, born on April 24, 1936, the daughter of Joseph “Malo” and Adele (Bedin) Vanso. Katie was a devoted Catholic regularly attending mass at St. Bernadette while able. Her family and friends were an important part of...
Mary R. Ritter
Sep 17, 2017
Mary R. Ritter, 92, of Sedro-Woolley, WA formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born on April 4, 1925 in Pecatonica, the daughter of Leo and Alice (Elliott) Reddy. She proudly worked at the U.S. Post office for 23 years until her retirement in 1987. She was the president of the Silver Shamrock until...
Anna Parrinello
Sep 17, 2017
Anna Parrinello, 88, Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Marsala, Sicily, the daughter of Antonino and Giovanna (Laudicina) Mannira. She married Salvatore Parrinello in Marsala on October 24, 1947. Anna was a seamstress for 35 years at Marshall Field and Company and later at Macy’s. She was a...
Michael C. Wiedel
Sep 16, 2017
Michael Conway Wiedel, 74, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on October 11, 1942; son of Marshal and Jane (Dowdall) Wiedel. Michael was married to his loving wife, Patsy “Pati” Anderson in 1973 in Naperville. Michael was a 1966 graduate of Loyola University School of Law, and engaged in...
Eleanor S. Church
Sep 16, 2017
Eleanor S. Church, 103, of Rockford, passed away September 16, 2017 at Wesley Willow. Born October 20, 1913 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William W. & Violet (Zieminski) Bagniewski. She married Fred William Church August 3, 1935 in Chicago. They moved to the Rockford area in 1957. She worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially...
Betty J Swanson
Sep 15, 2017
Betty J. Swanson, 87, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 with her loved ones at her side. She was born in Belvidere, Illinois on November 28, 1929; daughter of William and Sylvia (Ferguson) Blake. She married her loving husband, Wayne L. Swanson on June 12, 1949 in Belvidere. They spent 51 beautiful years together before his...
Pauline "Polly" Thomas
Sep 13, 2017
Pauline (Polly) Thomas died September 13, 2017. Born June 29, 1927 in Galena, IL daughter of Ernest and Christina Virtue. Pauline lived in Galena, graduated from Galena High and then graduated as a RN from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing-Chicago in 1948. Pauline came to Rockford in October of 1949 and worked for Dr. J H Laubscher until she married...
Pheth Khamnibouth
Sep 13, 2017
Pheth Khamnibouth, 72, of Rockford, passed away September 13, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 2, 1945 in Laos. Pheth worked as a sander at E.D. Etnyre. Married to Lou Khamnibouth in 1977. He predeceased her on November 15, 2013. Member of the Wat Lao Phothikaram Buddhist Temple. Pheth enjoyed spending time watching the...
Edward C. Makosh
Sep 12, 2017
Edward C. Makosh, 83, of Cape Coral, Florida died Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Born July 19, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of John and Frances Jarocz Makosh. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School. Ed met Ann C. Foley in 8th grade and they married on August 7, 1954 in St. Patrick Church. Ann predeceased Ed on...
Leo J. Pavlik
Sep 11, 2017
Leo J. Pavlik, 96, of Rockford went home to the Lord’s loving arms on September 11, 2017. Born October 31, 1920, in Verdel Nebraska, the son of Rudolph and Tillie (Dobrichovsky) Pavlik. Leo was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II as a 1st Sergeant. He married Julie Jackno on July 28, 1943 in Rockford....
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