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Benjamin C. Mohrmann
Sep 11, 2017
Benjamin C. Mohrmann, 89, of Rockford passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1927 in DeKalb, IL, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Delaney) Mohrmann. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Benjamin attended Northern Illinois University where he received his Master’s degree. He married the love of his life,...
Gordon M. Sherman
Sep 10, 2017
Gordon M. Sherman, 86, of Rockford, passed away September 10, 2017 in his home. Born October 10, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Roger & Hazel (Axelson) Sherman. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1948. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Married Barbara Larson in Rockford on September 28, 1957. Gordy worked for Sjostrom & Sons...
Larry E. Jones
Sep 8, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Jones, 61, of Davis Junction passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 peacefully in his home. He was born on December 22, 1955 in Rockford, the son of Ted and Margaret (Boogher) Jones. For many years he owned and operated AAA Tree Service, and later partnered in operating Jones Tree equipment. Larry was a gentle, soft spoken man with...
Glenn "Toby" Demars
Sep 7, 2017
Toby DeMars, 59, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born December 23, 1957, in Rockford; the son of Kenneth and Elaine DeMars of Rockton, IL. Toby graduated in 1976 from Harlem High School. Employed by PCI Pharma Services for the past 12 years. Prior to that, employed by Warner Lambert for 23 years. He was a member of...
Herbert Manoharan
Sep 6, 2017
Herbert Manoharan, 73, of Madison died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Rockford. Worked for McArdle Laboratories for over 30 years. Funeral service Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Marjorie A. Ingwalson
Sep 5, 2017
Marjorie A. Ingwalson, 91, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in her home. Born January 7, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Samuel and Evelyn (Uting) Salamone. Marjorie was a graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School in 1944. She married A. James “Jim” Ingwalson on September 22, 1956. Marjorie enjoyed golf and her Catholic faith was very important...
Helen L. Swanson
Sep 5, 2017
Helen L. Swanson, 95, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in her home. Born June 9, 1922 in Elgin, IL, the daughter of Edward & Julia (Lindholm) Landwehr. Graduate of Augustana College class of 1945, where she sang in The Augustana Choir all four years. She later earned her Master’s degree from Rockford College. Helen taught elementary school...
Gary L. Hague Ii
Sep 4, 2017
Gary L. Hague II, 47, of Cherry Valley, crossed the finish line on Monday, September 4, 2017. Gary fought his cancer courageously for 7 years and passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He was born in Haines City, Florida on May 20, 1970; son of Gary Lee and Nancy (Dempsey) Hague. Gary married his devoted and...
Gary L. Pickett
Sep 4, 2017
Gary L. Pickett, 68, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017, surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on June 18, 1949; son of Doyle and Evelyn (Turner) Pickett, and he grew up in the state of Washington until he was a teenager. Gary married the love of his life, Norberta (Hernandez) Pickett in Rockford...
Richard "Dick" J. Price
Sep 4, 2017
Richard J. “Dick” Price, 82, Caledonia, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Maynard and Henrietta (Dailey) Price. He was a graduate of Harlem High School. Dick was a veteran of the Army. He married Doris “Dori’ Meyer in Loves Park on June...
Eleanor Lorraine Vogeler
Sep 3, 2017
Eleanor L. Vogeler, 85, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony in Rockford. She was born on November 2, 1931 in Holcomb, IL the daughter of William and Viola (Glawe) Bolthouse. She married Verlis Vogeler on September 9, 1950 in Ashton, IL. Together they lived in Ashton on a family farm, and relocated to Rockford in 1972....
Ho Thi Nguyen
Sep 2, 2017
Ho Thi Nguyen, 82, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born in Quang Binh, Vietnam, on January 1, 1935; she was the daughter of Tuat and Thim Nguyen. Ho lived her life in Rockford, and devoted her life to her family. She will forever be remembered as a beautiful and loving mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt,...
Roger Peterson, Sr.
Aug 31, 2017
Roger E. Peterson Sr., 85 Roger E. Peterson Sr., 85, of Rockford, died Thursday, August 31, 2017 after a brief illness. Born January 30, 1932 in Rockford, the son of Eskil and Astrid (Nelson). Graduated from East High School and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Roger married his best friend...
Geraldine Baxter
Aug 30, 2017
Geraldine Baxter Geraldine Baxter died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 3:09am surrounded by family in Aiken, South Carolina. She was born, November 13, 1935 in Rector, Arkansas, the daughter of Cecil and Connie O’Bryan. She married Bud Baxter on July 15, 1953 and was a dedicated Mother and faithful housewife. Geraldine was also a faithful member of Silver Hill Pentecostal...
Theresa L. Erxleben
Aug 30, 2017
Theresa Lorraine Erxleben, 103, of Rockford, passed away on 8/30/2017 at 12:47 PM. She was born October 5, 1913 in Goodman, Wisconsin the daughter of Victoria & John Turecke. Being raised on a farm Theresa was an excellent cook and that was one of her joys was cooking for her family and friends. In her 20's she moved to Chicago...
Betty Mae Rosborough
Aug 30, 2017
Betty Mae Rosborough, born 14 May 1919 in Chicago, IL, to parents Lillian J. and Arthur A. Boettcher passed from this life on 30 August 2017 at the age of 98. She lived a life of service to her community and family leaving behind treasured memories of times spent with her. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin W. Rosborough....
Phetpaseuth Oudomsouk
Aug 29, 2017
Phetpaseuth “Phet” Oudomsouk, 47, of Rockford, was called home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017; with her loving family at her side. She was born in Vientiane, Laos on October 30, 1969; daughter of Somleth and Kanha (Bounphisai) Vadisirisak. She married her loving husband, Sean Oudomsouk on June 26th, 1993, Rockford. Phet was an amazing mother who loved her children dearly...
Bonetta K. Esvang-Trapp
Aug 28, 2017
Bonetta K. Esvang-Trapp, 50, of Rockford. Beloved mother of Zachary Esvang and Christopher Trapp, Jr.; grandmother to Taylorre Esvang; daughter to Victor Jr. and Ruth Zidron Esvang; sister to Robin Carlucci, Victor Esvang III, Julie (Tom) Noesen and Gayle Faulkner; aunt to Chris, Mirranda, Victor James, Lindsay, Tom III, Mike, Andrea and Jay; dear friend of Harold Tipton. Visitation from...
Brian R. Riedl
Aug 27, 2017
Brian R. Riedl, 56, of Rockford passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters on August 27, 2017. Born June 14, 1961 in Elgin, IL, the son of Shirley and Gordon Schultz. Graduated Larkin High School, class of 1979. Married Tami Robison in Elgin, on December 26, 1981. Brian worked as a project manager for Exelon...
Mary "Veronica" Stacionis
Aug 26, 2017
Mary Veronica Stacionis, 91, of Rockford, affectionately known to all as "Verr," was called home on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Rockford on Dec. 20, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Ingram) Dolan. Veronica married her loving and devoted husband, Theodore “Oscar” Stacionis, on March 4, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church...
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