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Ralph D. Hiser
May 23, 2017
Ralph D. Hiser, 100, of Rockford, formerly of Decatur, passed away on May 23, 2017, at the Grand Victorian Assisted Living in Rockford. Ralph was born on August 1, 1916, near Oakley, Illinois, the youngest of the eight children of Simon P. and Ada (Hedden) Hiser. He married Helen E. Wright on June 8, 1943, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She preceded...
Mary Jo Mckenzie
May 22, 2017
Mary Jo McKenzie, 70, of Rockford passed away early in the morning Monday, May 22, 2017. Born April 9, 1947, in Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Lauren Murdock and Evelyn S. (Halverson) McKenzie. A lifelong educator, Mary Jo taught for over 25 years at both Spectrum and Page Park Schools in the Rockford area. Her true passion was all things...
Ryan P. Nelson
May 22, 2017
“That with the son’s love in the spring becomes the rose." Ryan Paul Nelson, 42, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and most importantly a son of God. He was born on February 27, 1975 to Kathy and Paul Nelson. He had one older brother, Scott Nelson. He was born and raised...
Marilyn Gustafson
May 22, 2017
Marilyn (Mallon) Gustafson, 79, of Rockford died Monday, May 22, 2017; at home with loved ones at her side. She was born in Rockford on September 16, 1937. Marilyn married John Mallon Jr., on May 18, 1957, before his passing in 1978. Marilyn went on to marry Curtis Gustafson on October 2, 1981; and they spent the last 35 years...
Maurice R. Smith
May 22, 2017
Maurice R. Smith, 78, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on May 22, 2017, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Fairbury, NE, the son of Otis and Bertha (Mathy) Smith. He proudly served in the United States National Guard as a Sergeant in a Heavy Weapons Platoon. He graduated from...
Sandra Marie Mcnulty
May 22, 2017
Sandra Marie McNulty, 63, of Las Vegas passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with Cancer. She was born September 29, 1953 in Rockford, IL to Edwin and Catherine Maggio Heath where she resided for over 40 years. Sandra is survived by the Love of her life, Edward Maier; her sons Steve McNulty and Joe...
Dolores Anne Travis
May 21, 2017
Dolores “Dee” Anne Travis, 83, of Rockford, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, May 21, 2017; surrounded by her family. She was born in Davenport, Iowa; to parents, Carl and Josephine (Brink) Marzano, on April 23, 1934. Dee married her loving husband, Donald Edward Travis; on May 30, 1955; and were married for more than 40 years before Don’s...
Bradley "Brad" D. Swanson
May 20, 2017
Bradley D. “Brad” Swanson, 54, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in his home. He was born May 18, 1963, in Rockford, the son of David W. and Eileen (Landgren) Swanson. Brad was self-employed as an auto mechanic for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post # 77 in Belvidere. Survived...
Michael W. Foster
May 19, 2017
Michael W. Foster, 60, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 22, 1956, in Wolverhampton, England, the son of William & Marjorie (Johnson) Foster. He earned his degree in engineering from Oxford College. He married Mandy Griffin in 1980, and they moved to Rockford in July 1985. Michael was a...
Koulab Thammavongsa-Pendeenvai
May 19, 2017
Koulab Thammavongsa-Pendeenvai, 75, of Rockford, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 in her home. Born March 3, 1942 in Ban Hongsauphab City Xaysettha Vientiane province Laos. The daughter of Mr. Thidong & Mrs. Bounmee Thammavongsa. She married to the former Mr. Savay and they had three sons together. After coming to the United States in the 1980’s she married Mr....
David W. Patterson
May 18, 2017
David W. Patterson, 54, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family. Born May 7, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Constance (Carl) Patterson. He married Beth Stralow in 1993. He was a quote sales manager for Springfield Electric. He was very dedicated to his work and to his customers....
Philbert Louis Moran
May 18, 2017
Philbert Louis Moran, 95, of Rockford, died May 18, 2017, at The Atrium. Born October 3, 1921 in Rockford, son of Bert and Frances Moran. Moved to Harlingen, Texas upon his retirement in 1986 and returned to Rockford in 2008. Phil proudly served in the Navy during World War II and worked for Woodward Governor Company his entire career of...
Cathy Lynn Lofthouse
May 17, 2017
Cathy Lynn Lofthouse, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017; in her home with her family at her side. She was born in Rockford on April 25, 1951, to parents, Robert and Barbara Lawrence. Cathy married her loving husband, Gary Lofthouse in Rockford on December 5, 1980. Cathy worked for the Rockford Clinic as a Medical Assistant...
Helen A. Samons
May 16, 2017
Helen A. Samons, 77, of Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1939 Monticello, IA, the daughter of George F. & Helen E. (Swanson) Hartford. Graduated from Monticello High School, class of 1958. She married Thurman “Buck’ Samons in Rockford, on May 15, 1959. Together they raised their children. She was an active...
Pamela S. Knapp
May 15, 2017
Pamela S. Knapp, 70, of Loves Park passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her siblings, Patti, Ray and Tami. Born February 25, 1947, in Salisbury, Maryland, the daughter of Elvin Ray and Loretta Mae (Fish) Smith. Pam retired from Swedish American Health System working in employment recruitment for the HR Department for...
Phyllis J. Bradt
May 14, 2017
Phyllis J Bradt, 92, Rockton, passed away May 14, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born April 23, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Petznick) Merrill. Graduated from West High School. She married Leland W. Bradt in Rockford, on May 24, 1947. She moved from the city to the farm house where she raised her loving family....
Kathleen "Kay" Anderson
May 13, 2017
Kathleen “Kay” Anderson, 79, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 4, 1938, first of four children born to Virgil and Alice Conboy. Lifelong Rockford resident, Graduated Muldoon High School, worked for Illinois Bell Telephone, and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. In the summer of 1983, Kay retired to marry...
Irene Moon
May 13, 2017
Irene Moon, 83, of Rockford died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Guermo and Generosa Rodriquez. Married Ygnacio Nick Luna Moon in Paducah, TX in 1950. Irene was a hard worker and enjoyed her family very much. She was a devout and faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for...
John P Mcfadden
May 12, 2017
John Phillip McFadden, 57, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away after a long illness on Friday, May 12, 2017. He was born in Rockford on May 6, 1960; to parents Michael Sr. and Rachel (Reedy) McFadden. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He touched the many lives of those who knew him and he will be...
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