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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Michael  C. Wiedel

Michael C. Wiedel

September 16, 2017

Michael Conway Wiedel, 74, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on October 11, 1942; son of Marshal and Jane (Dowdall) Wiedel. Michael was married to his loving wife, Patsy “Pati” Anderson in 1973 in Naperville. Michael was a 1966 graduate of Loyola University School of Law, and engaged in...

Eleanor S. Church

Eleanor S. Church

September 16, 2017

Eleanor S. Church, 103, of Rockford, passed away September 16, 2017 at Wesley Willow. Born October 20, 1913 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William W. & Violet (Zieminski) Bagniewski. She married Fred William Church August 3, 1935 in Chicago. They moved to the Rockford area in 1957. She worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially...

Betty J Swanson

Betty J Swanson

September 15, 2017

Betty J. Swanson, 87, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 with her loved ones at her side. She was born in Belvidere, Illinois on November 28, 1929; daughter of William and Sylvia (Ferguson) Blake. She married her loving husband, Wayne L. Swanson on June 12, 1949 in Belvidere. They spent 51 beautiful years together before his...

Pauline "Polly" Thomas

Pauline "Polly" Thomas

September 13, 2017

Pauline (Polly) Thomas died September 13, 2017. Born June 29, 1927 in Galena, IL daughter of Ernest and Christina Virtue. Pauline lived in Galena, graduated from Galena High and then graduated as a RN from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing-Chicago in 1948. Pauline came to Rockford in October of 1949 and worked for Dr. J H Laubscher until she married...

Pheth Khamnibouth

Pheth Khamnibouth

September 13, 2017

Pheth​ ​Khamnibouth,​ ​72,​ ​of​ ​Rockford,​ ​passed​ ​away​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017​ ​in​ ​her​ ​home surrounded​ ​by​ ​her​ ​loving​ ​family.​ ​Born​ ​May​ ​2,​ ​1945​ ​in​ ​Laos.​ ​Pheth​ ​worked​ ​as​ ​a​ ​sander​ ​at​ ​E.D. Etnyre.​ ​Married​ ​to​ ​Lou​ ​Khamnibouth​ ​in​ ​1977.​ ​He​ ​predeceased​ ​her​ ​on​ ​November​ ​15,​ ​2013. Member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Wat​ ​Lao​ ​Phothikaram​ ​Buddhist​ ​Temple.​ ​Pheth​ ​enjoyed​ ​spending​ ​​ ​time​ ​watching the​...

Edward C. Makosh

Edward C. Makosh

September 12, 2017

Edward C. Makosh, 83, of Cape Coral, Florida died Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Born July 19, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of John and Frances Jarocz Makosh. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School. Ed met Ann C. Foley in 8th grade and they married on August 7, 1954 in St. Patrick Church. Ann predeceased Ed on...

Leo J. Pavlik

Leo J. Pavlik

September 11, 2017

Leo J. Pavlik, 96, of Rockford went home to the Lord’s loving arms on September 11, 2017. Born October 31, 1920, in Verdel Nebraska, the son of Rudolph and Tillie (Dobrichovsky) Pavlik. Leo was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II as a 1st Sergeant. He married Julie Jackno on July 28, 1943 in Rockford....

Benjamin C. Mohrmann

Benjamin C. Mohrmann

September 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

Gordon M. Sherman

September 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

Larry E. Jones

September 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

Glenn "Toby" Demars

September 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

Herbert Manoharan

September 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

Marjorie A. Ingwalson

September 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

Helen L. Swanson

September 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

Gary L. Hague Ii

September 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...

Richard "Dick" J. Price

Richard "Dick" J. Price

September 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...

Gary L. Pickett

Gary L. Pickett

September 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...

Eleanor Lorraine Vogeler

Eleanor Lorraine Vogeler

September 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

Ho Thi Nguyen

September 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.

Roger Peterson, Sr.

August 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...