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Edward J. Divito
Jun 29, 2017
Edward J. DiVito, 74 of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Edmund and Marie (Malone) DiVito. He was a driver for Nihan & Martin Pharmacy for 40 years, also serving as their women’s baseball team’s coach for 20 years. Edward was an avid Chicago sports fan, supporting...
Neil H. Manning
Jun 29, 2017
Neil H. Manning, 83, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away June 29, 2017 at the Milwaukee V.A. Medical Center. Born May 18, 1934 in Knapp, WI, the son of Neil S. and Laura (Anger) Manning. Neil was an electrician and worked for the Milwaukee Road for 29 years. Married Mary Lou Swanson in Rockford. Neil enjoyed golfing, watching sports, especially the...
Leo P. Pirrello
Jun 28, 2017
Leo P. Pirrello, 91, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Guiesseppi and Patrina (Giametta) Pirrello. He was a 1945 graduate of Rockford West High School. Leo was an Army veteran serving from 1945 until 1947 stationed in Germany. He married Carol...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Walling
Jun 28, 2017
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Walling, 74, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy (LeVasseur) Gallo. Kathy married John Walling in 1961. She was employed at AG Communications for 38 years. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,...
Jearl "Jeary" Devon Cook
Jun 28, 2017
Jearl “Jeary” DeVon Cook, 87, of Rockford, passed away on June 28, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born April 1, 1930, in Fairmont, MN, the son of Arnold E. & Bertha A. (Wolford) Cook. Graduated Sherburn High School, class of 1948. Jeary moved to the Rockford area in 1950, coming here from Sherburn, MN. Married Maxine Koch on August 20,...
Willow Klapp
Jun 28, 2017
Baby Willow passed suddenly on June 28th 2017, she was 4 months old and full of life. She had the cutest and brightest smile you could imagine. She could light up any room and turn your day around. Mom’s favorite thing was to start everyday with Willow’s bright face and warm smile. Dad always looked forward to coming home to...
Richard M Mcgee
Jun 25, 2017
Richard M. McGee, 90, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born in Rockford on February 12, 1927 to parents, Michael Joseph and Louise Francis (Adams) McGee. Richard proudly served his country on the USS Hornet during WWII in the United States Navy. He went on to marry his loving wife, Betty Jean (Thompson) McGee, on...
Amzie L. Nash
Jun 25, 2017
Amzie L. Nash, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1951 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, son of Amzie Nash JR. and Priscilla Shaw. Amzie is predeceased by his father, Amzie Nash Jr. and his step-sister, Barbara Jean Shaw. Amzie graduated from Woodruff High School in 1969 in Peoria,...
Charles "Chuck" Cardey, Jr.
Jun 24, 2017
Charles “Chuck” Cardey, Jr., 66, of Rockford died at home Saturday, June 24, 2017. Born January 8, 1951 in Rockford the son of Charles and Clairbell (Dahl) Cardey, Sr. Served in the US Army during Vietnam and married his loving wife, Connie Mousel on April 30, 1982. He enjoyed camping, fishing, working in the yard, and talking on his CB...
Kathleen A. Franiak
Jun 23, 2017
Kathleen A. Franiak, 82, of Rockford, IL, was called home on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born in Hammond, IN, on November 13, 1934; to Frank and Eleanor (Baumgartner) Block. She married Edward Franiak on October 15, 1955 at St. Victor Catholic Church in Calumet City, Illinois. She enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Victor Catholic Church, and...
John "Jack" Masterson
Jun 21, 2017
John “Jack” Masterson, 78, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his loving family and closest friends on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born on September 30, 1938 in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Thomas and Kathleen (Curran)Masterson. He married the love of his life, Jennie Connolly, on June 12, 1965. They relocated to Rockford, IL to raise their family...
John F. Lonergan
Jun 20, 2017
John F. Lonergan, 86, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1930, in Chicago, the son of Tom and Nellie (Naughton) Lonergan. He was an Army veteran. John started All Contractors Equipment Company in 1962, with his partner Robert Willey. He was a centenarian member of Mauh Nah Tee...
Judith Cadra Russell
Jun 20, 2017
Judith Cadra Russell, 79, formerly of Deer Park, New York, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Belvidere, Illinois. She was born on December 22, 1937 in New York City; to parents, Henry and Emily Cadra. Married to and predeceased by her husband Jack Russell. Judith is survived by her children, John Russell, James Russell, and Judy Russell; brother, Henry...
Margaret E. Smith
Jun 19, 2017
Margaret E. Smith, 86, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Willows Health Center. Born February 1, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of William and Eleanor (Taylor) Grady. Margaret married Gordon Smith on October 30, 1954 in Franklin Park. She worked for the Veterans Administration, Hertz Rental Car and as a secretary for the Lake Zurich...
Vito P. Rotello
Jun 19, 2017
Vito P. Rotello died Monday, June 19, 2017 in his home. Born December 24, 1946 in Rockford the son of Salvatore “Sub” and Mary “LaMarca) Rotello. Attended Boylan High School and graduated in 1964 and went on to Southern Illinois University graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice and was a member of PHI KAPPA TAU fraternity. After graduation Vito...
Michele A. Massoth
Jun 16, 2017
Michele A. Massoth, 61, of Winnebago passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. Born December 12, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Richard and Maxine (Saylor) Rush. Michele married John E. Massoth on March 14, 1981. Michele worked for over 30 years with the Rockford Register Star and more recently with the Freeport Journal Standard as their Advertising Director. Family was...
Marjorie A. Wright
Jun 16, 2017
Marjorie A. Wright (Marge), 80, passed away Friday, June 15th, 2017 with family at her bedside. A native of Rockford, she graduated from West High School, and later, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale Mi. Marjorie continued her education obtaining a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Marge was a lifelong artist and belonged to the Studio Artists Group in Rockford. She loved music and was...
Jessica A. Coates
Jun 15, 2017
Jessica Annette Coates, 29, of Rockford went to be with the LORD on June 15, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on February 20, 1988 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Wendell and Jestine Coates, and sister to Kendell Coates. Jessica graduated from Auburn High School and North Central College and worked at Applications Research Corporation...
Wayne A. Weidner
Jun 15, 2017
Wayne A. Weidner, 83, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1934 in Racine, WI, the son of Art and Melida (Manhke) Weidner. He served in the United States Army. On September 17, 1960 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, he married the love of his life, Noma Warnick. Wayne worked for IBM,...
Joann "Jo" Louise Johnson
Jun 15, 2017
JOANN “JO” LOUISE JOHNSON - Joann “Jo” Louise Johnson, 81, of Rockford passed on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with her sons Glen and Gust at her side. Jo was born July 28, 1935, in Commonwealth, WI to Alvin and Blanche (Thomas) Johnson. She married Gust A. Johnson on February 13, 1954 and shortly following marriage they moved to Rockford to...
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