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Ruth A. Jogerst Crowdes
Jun 14, 2017
Ruth Jogerst Crowdes of Rockford Il passed away June 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born June 11, 1936 in Harper Il to Frank and Emma (North) Jogerst. Ruth volunteered all over Northern Illinois and was a member of St. Anthony Church. Survivors include daughters; LeeAnn Crowdes of Cherry Valley and Colleen Crowdes of Rockford. Extremely treasured grandchild...
Ofelia Sanchez
Jun 14, 2017
Ofelia Sanchez, 86, of Rockford passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Presence Saint Anne Center. She was born on December 24, 1930 in Crystal City, TX, the daughter of Leopoldo and Manuela (Rodriguez) Villarreal. She was a devoted member of St. Edward Catholic Church. She owned and operated a restaurant with her husband ,...
Eleanor "Ellie" Turbyville
Jun 9, 2017
Eleanor “Ellie” Turbyville, 84, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 9, 2017, with her loved ones at her side. Ellie was born in Canton, Ohio on January 15, 1933; to parents, Bertalo and Assunta “Susie” (Miami) Andaloro. She married Frank Turbyville, Jr. on February 2, 1957 in Rockford, and they spent 10 years together before Franks passing...
Dennis Jay Weber
Jun 9, 2017
Dennis Jay Weber, 66, of Poplar Grove, died Friday, June 9, 2017 in his home with his family at his side. Born February 5, 1951 in Freeport, the son of Richard and Wilma (Atherton) Weber. Graduated from Shannon High School and enlisted into the US Army serving in Vietnam. Married his loving wife, Janice Harden in Sterling on Aug. 22,...
Malinee Yindee
Jun 9, 2017
Malinee Yindee, 65, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 23, 1952; to parents, Sanga and Saijai Yindee. Malinee received her first Masters Degree in Education from Truman University in Kirksville, MO; and her second Masters Degree in Computer Science from Loyola University in Chicago. She then went on to...
Margaret J. Nielsen
Jun 8, 2017
Margaret J. Nielsen, 92, of Fox Lake, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born in Chicago on October 26, 1924; to parents Harry and Kathryn (Schutz) Johnson. Margaret married her loving husband, Walter P. Nielsen on October 9, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. They spent 56 wonderful years together, before Walter’s passing in 2004. Margaret loved gardening, cooking,...
John Stavros
Jun 7, 2017
John Stavros, 68, of Rockford passed away Wednesday June 7,2017, surrounded by his family. Born July 22, 1948 in Rockford, son of Peter and Bernice( McElroy)Stavros. John was an outdoorsman an expert fisherman and an avid storyteller. John("Big John" to those who knew him) was comfortable in any setting and had a calming way about himself. Nothing made him happier...
Robert Bogdonas
Jun 6, 2017
Robert “Bob” Jacob Bogdonas, 87, of Rockford died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Arizona. Born July 1, 1929 in Rockford, he was the son of John and Mary (Belskis) Bogdonas. A standout athlete, Bob graduated from East High School, where he was named First Team All-Conference for football and baseball. Accepting a scholarship to Iowa Wesleyan University, he received a...
Ronald G. Puckett
Jun 2, 2017
Ronald G. Puckett, our Donut Maker went to meet his maker, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on National Donut Day June 2, 2017. Ron was born December 12, 1938 in Corning, Arkansas. Ron loved hunting, woodworking, gardening, motorcycle rides and making memories with his family. In recent years he spent time passing along his gardening knowledge and skills to...
Irmgard Barbara Olson
Jun 2, 2017
Irmgard Barbara Olson, 86 Rockford- Irmgard Barbara Olson, 86, passed away June 2, 2017 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born Sept. 18, 1930 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of George and Bette Pfleger. She grew up in Nurnbürg, Germany during the war. Then later went on to earn a bachelor degree in business. She came to the United States in...
James "Jim" W. Mihm
Jun 2, 2017
James “Jim” W. Mihm, 78, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. Born April 1, 1939, in Rochelle, the son of William Patrick and Agnes Mary (Hickey) Mihm. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School in 1957 then went on to graduate from the pharmacy program at Drake University. Jim married Shirley Booker on April 23, 1966...
Mary Catherine Misuraca
Jun 1, 2017
Mary Catherine Misuraca, 84, of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 after a long illness. She was born December 3, 1932, in Loves Park, the daughter of Fintan Patrick and Uveta Fay (Bloyer) Doherty. Mary was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She was a beautiful person with a sweet and kind heart. She will be dearly missed...
Harvey O. Weisse
Jun 1, 2017
Harvey O. Weisse, 79, Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born June 28, 1937, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Harvey J. and Julia A. (Schlicting) Weisse. Harvey received his Bachelors’ degree from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. He was a veteran serving in the Air Force. He married Janine Terrill in...
Janice Kirchner
May 31, 2017
Janice Kirchner, 74, of Rockford died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Mercy Health Systems. Born September 25, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, IA the daughter of Darl and Lucille (Houghton) Lloyd. Married her loving husband John Kirchner, raised her children and when they were grown, went to work for UPS as a sorter for many years until her retirement. She loved...
Patsy J. Bortoli
May 31, 2017
Patsy J. Bortoli, 79, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in her home. Born March 1, 1938 in Beloit, WI; daughter of Lloyd and Berdina (Moore) Dietrich. She married Joseph A. Bortoli on June 20, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Church in Rockford. Patsy grew up in Byron, IL and was the oldest of 15 children. Graduate of...
Robert C Willey
May 30, 2017
Robert C. Willey, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born in Rockford on December 25, 1925; to parents, Dorice “Doc” C. and Svea K. (Wedin) Willey. Bob married his loving wife, JoAnn Accola on November 15, 1980 in Rockford. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, participating...
Marie F. Svoboda
May 29, 2017
Marie F. Svoboda, 91, Cherry Valley, was born to Joseph and Marie (Fanta) Arbelovsky in Cicero, Illinois on April 21, 1926, and passed peacefully away at home in Cherry Valley on May 29, 2017. She spent her youth farming near Chili, Wisconsin, graduating from Loyal High School in 1944. She married Otto Svoboda on June 28, 1947, and moved to...
Fred E. Pearson
May 26, 2017
Fred E. Pearson Jr., 82, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1935 in New Auburn, WI, the son of Fred and Fern (Schroeder) Pearson. He met the love of his life, Darlene Vetterkind, and the two married on December 28, 1957 in Dubuque, IA. Together they relocated...
James "Jim" Mosby
May 25, 2017
James F. Mosby, 79, of Rockford formerly of Huntley, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1937 in Owensville, IN, the son of James and Henrietta (Zink) Mosby. He married Carol on October 8, 1977. He had a B.S. and PhD from Purdue University as well as a Master of Business Administration from the...
Paul V. Goethe
May 25, 2017
Paul Vernon Goethe, 63, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Rockford, IL. Born November 24, 1953, to Vernon and Helen (Murphy) Goethe. Raised in Rockford, Paul was the fourth child and oldest son. He loved to take things apart, make up games, play cards with his sisters, and tease his little brothers. Throughout his life, Paul enjoyed travel...
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