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Donald J Beckemeyer
December 23, 2017
Donald J. Beckemeyer, 63 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born December 1, 1954 to Lester and Jennie (Guastella) Beckemeyer in Rockford, Ilinois. Don attended Saint Patrick's Grade School and Auburn High School in Rockford, IL. Don was a very ambitious and self-motivated entrepreneur. He was a very hard worker throughout his life. His talent and love...
Charles A. Hubler
December 22, 2017
Charles A. Hubler, 66, Rockford, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 2, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Lawrence and Laura May (Benjamin) Hubler. Charles married Debra Meyer in Rockford on July 6, 1996. He worked as a die caster for several manufacturing companies in Rockford. Charles enjoyed fishing and attending car...
Thomas E. Castrey
December 22, 2017
Thomas Edward Castrey, 59, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 22 in Rockford, IL. Tom was born on August 24th, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois, to James and Mary Castrey. He attended Holy Family and Assumption High School and graduated in 1976. He spent his younger days in Decatur, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, before moving to Rockford. Tom spend...
Larry A. Garibaldi
December 22, 2017
Lawrence A. “Larry” Garibaldi, 94, of Belvidere, passed away December 22, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center. Born January 31, 1923, in Chicago, the son of Thomas A. & Katherine M. (McAndrew) Garibaldi. Served in U.S. Navy during WWII. Married his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Beth Journy, on October 15, 1959 in Evanston, IL. Larry was an avid...
Rachel K. Hofslien
December 21, 2017
Rachel K. Hofslien, 82, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Anam Glen. Born October 24, 1935, in Westby, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar E. and Signe C. (Hovde) Lovstad. Rachel grew up on a farm and loved to tell of her adventures. She married the love of her life, George D. Hoflsien on October 27, 1956 at...
Mary C. Zandonatti
December 20, 2017
Mary C. Zandonatti, 95, Rockford, passed away December 20, 2017 after a short illness. Born January 9, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Orlando Amalia (Ludovici) Decastris. Married Richard A Zandonatti on August 24, 1947. She worked in her early years at her beloved Woods Drug Store, but for many years she was self-employed as a full time Mom. Member...
Lois J Floress
December 19, 2017
Lois J. Floress passed away on December 19, 2017 in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 23, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, IA to W.C. and Anna Belle Frame. She was the beloved wife of Irving Floress, her husband of 51 years. Lois and Irv raised six children, Michael (Marilyn), Patrick (Eleanor), Colleen Halter, Carin (John) Rupp, Glen (Diana), and...
Marie Rose Aaby
December 18, 2017
Marie Rose Aaby, 100, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born February 3, 1917, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of Carl and Rose (Gulotta) Pumilia. Marie married Arthur J.P. Aaby in Rockford on June 14, 1952. He passed away on April 1, 1992. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church....
Roberta I Neslund
December 17, 2017
Roberta I. Neslund, 89, of Rockford, was called home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Bridgeport, IL on June 7, 1928; the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Belles) Schnepper. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, IL. Roberta was a faithful member of Salem Lutheran Church where she regularly helped serve communion and also taught Sunday...
Jack P. Decamp
December 17, 2017
Jack P. DeCamp, 82, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 22, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Ruth (Lundberg) DeCamp. He was a graduate of East High School in 1953 and was then drafted into the Army. Jack married Karel Johnson on September 16, 1967. He was co-owner of Nelson...
Martin "Marty" E. Schmeling
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
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