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Vincent O. Cropp
November 17, 2017
Vincent O. Cropp, 92, of Rockford passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. Born February 17, 1925, in Albany, Illinois, the son of Ortho and Kathleen Cropp. Vincent graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1943. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II on a destroyer escort. Vincent married Frances Bolger on January 18, 1947, in...
Esther E. Mcmaster
November 17, 2017
Esther E. McMaster 69 of Rockford, IL, departed this earth at her home surrounded by her family on November 17, 2017. She was born on October 2, 1948 in Sutton St, Edmunds England, to her parents George and Ava (Hovell) Beeton. She came to America where she married her husband Larry E. McMaster on Oct 7, 1977 in Biloxi, Ms.Previously...
Louis "Lou" Samuel Cero
November 17, 2017
Louis “Lou” Samuel Cero, 94, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1923, in Alton, the son of Charles and Alice (Giacone) Cero. Lou was a Navy veteran serving during WWII. He served as a second loader aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bataan in the Pacific. He married Susan...
Ellen L. Parlapiano
November 16, 2017
Ellen L. Parlapiano, 64, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born November 6, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Lucille Giovingo. She was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School class of 1971. Ellen worked as a loan officer for many years. She was a long time member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church....
Robert "Bob" G. Fernbaugh
November 16, 2017
Robert G. Fernbaugh, 87, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born in Fargo, ND, on February 26, 1930, the son of Louis and Florentine (Mahrer) Fernbaugh. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He graduated Cum laude from the University of Detroit and studied at the...
Robert H. "Bud" Weller, Jr.
November 16, 2017
Robert H. “Bud” Weller, Jr, 85, of Roscoe, passed away November 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Health Hospital. Born March 9, 1932 in Rockford, the son of Robert H. & Clara (O’Neil) Weller, Sr. Graduated from West High School, class of 1951. During his life Bud worked for Aquamatic, Inc. for over twenty years, Culver's and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" I. Roy
November 14, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” I. Roy, 82, Rockford, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always gave from her heart, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. She was born January 10, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Ovide and Corona Blais. She married Franklin T. Roy in Lewiston on January 10, 1953. He passed away...
David Robert Ross
November 13, 2017
DAVID ROBERT ROSS (1937-2017) David Robert Ross was born on May 2, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 from a long illness. David was married for fifty-eight years to Constance Ross. He had four children; David Ross (Joan), Rani Russell, Phyllis Sill (Bradley), and Connie Kuntz (Jesse); one sister-in-law Mary Carolyn Poe (Roger), nephew...
Dorothy Ann Hinde
November 13, 2017
Dorothy Ann Hinde, 87, Rockford, passed away on November 13, 2017. She was born October 6, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Leo and Ann (Bondick) Harmacinski. Dorothy married Lewis Hinde on May 30, 1959. He passed away January 20, 2010. She worked as a secretary for Dixon Automatic in Rockford. Survived by her daughters, Judy (Dave) Young of Rockton,...
John E. "Jack" Cadwell
November 12, 2017
John E. "Jack Cadwell, 81, of Machesney Park, passed away on November 12, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 15, 1936 in Rockford the son of William & Elta (Allen) Cadwell. Jack graduated from Harlem High School, class of 1952. He worked as salesman for Gummow and Muller Pinehurst Dairy for many years. Owner of Cadwell Production...
Jeffrey C. Henrey
November 12, 2017
Jeffrey C. Henrey, 59, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Rockford on March 31, 1958, the son of Orville and Dorothy Henrey. He loved spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren. During his free time he enjoyed going to the Rockford Speedway...
Michael Joseph Hazen
November 12, 2017
Michael Joseph Hazen, 69, Winnebago, passed away Sunday November 12, 2017, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 15, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Robert James and Mary Kay (Welch) Hazen. Michael was a veteran of the Air Force. He married Francine Zinna in Rockton on September 22, 1979. Michael was an electronic technician...
Christine "Chrissy" A. Carlson
November 11, 2017
Christine "Chrissy" A. Carlson October 13, 1970 — November 11, 2017 Christine A. “Chrissy” Carlson, 47, of Rockford, Illinois, died November 11, 2017 unexpectedly. Chrissy was born October 13, 1970 in Rockford, the daughter of Patricia Goldstein and the late Richard Carlson. Chrissy lived most of life in Rockford and also lived in California as a teenager. She received her...
Ruth Jeanette Todd
November 11, 2017
Ruth Jeanette Todd, 102, Rockford, went home to be with her Lord on November 11, 2017, at Alden Debes Care Center. She was born November 22, 1914, in Oak Park, the daughter of Albert and Matilda (Seivers) Peterson. Ruth married the love of her life, Adam Robert “Bob” Todd on August 21, 1937. He passed away on January 13, 2009....
Georgia A. Bodda
November 11, 2017
Georgia A. Bodda, 87, of Rockford, died on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Wesley Willows, with her daughters by her side. She was born in Rockford on October 3, 1930, the daughter of George A. and Anna C. (Brown) Doty. She was a 1948 graduate of West High School. Georgia was married to Ronald F. Bodda at Grace Methodist Church...
Nicola "Nicky" May
November 11, 2017
Nicola “Nicky” May, 55, of Roscoe, passed away November 11, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Born June 13, 1962 in Aylesbury, England, the beloved daughter of John Gerald ‘’Gerry’’ and Sheila May. Nicky graduated from Arts Educational School near London, England. She followed her passion and became a dancer and dance instructor. Nicky was able to travel the world with...
Lori A. Drager
November 9, 2017
Lori A. Drager, 50, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born in McHenry on January 17, 1966, the daughter of Byron and Susan (Brouty) Nerge. Lori married Eric S. Drager in Rockford on September 10, 2011. She worked in retail sales and as a home healthcare provider. Survived by her husband, Eric; their 5...
Nancy A. Bell Jackson
November 9, 2017
Nancy A. Bell Jackson, 79, of Rockton passed away November 9, 2017. Born February 14, 1938, in Rockford Illinois. The daughter of John and Emelia Rinaldi. She enjoyed traveling, crafts and going out to eat with her friends and family. Survivors include her daughters Sandra (Robert) Williams, Deborah (Rick) Garrison, grandchildren Beecher (Elizabeth) Williams, Bobby (Tasha) Williams, Johnny (Michelle) Williams,...
Gregory C. Gresenz
November 9, 2017
Gregory C. Gresenz, 85, of Rockford and Winnebago (1974-2016) passed away in his home with the presence of loving family on Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1931 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Cecelia Dyer. He was raised in Wisconsin and married his love, Janet A. Kennedy on February 15, 1958 in Madison, WI....
Jim Joseph Maurer, Sr.
November 9, 2017
Jim Joseph Maurer, Sr., 73, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, in his home. He was born July 5, 1944, in Chicago, the son of Jim and Bea O’Malley. Jim married Rose Adams on October 5, 1974, in Chicago. Jim was a union carpenter for Local 13 in Chicago. He attended St. Bridget Catholic Church. He enjoyed woodworking...
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