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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.
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...
Geraldine Baxter
August 30, 2017
Geraldine Baxter Geraldine Baxter died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 3:09am surrounded by family in Aiken, South Carolina. She was born, November 13, 1935 in Rector, Arkansas, the daughter of Cecil and Connie O’Bryan. She married Bud Baxter on July 15, 1953 and was a dedicated Mother and faithful housewife. Geraldine was also a faithful member of Silver Hill Pentecostal...
Theresa L. Erxleben
August 30, 2017
Theresa Lorraine Erxleben, 103, of Rockford, passed away on 8/30/2017 at 12:47 PM. She was born October 5, 1913 in Goodman, Wisconsin the daughter of Victoria & John Turecke. Being raised on a farm Theresa was an excellent cook and that was one of her joys was cooking for her family and friends. In her 20's she moved to Chicago...
Betty Mae Rosborough
August 30, 2017
Betty Mae Rosborough, born 14 May 1919 in Chicago, IL, to parents Lillian J. and Arthur A. Boettcher passed from this life on 30 August 2017 at the age of 98. She lived a life of service to her community and family leaving behind treasured memories of times spent with her. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin W. Rosborough....
Phetpaseuth Oudomsouk
August 29, 2017
Phetpaseuth “Phet” Oudomsouk, 47, of Rockford, was called home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017; with her loving family at her side. She was born in Vientiane, Laos on October 30, 1969; daughter of Somleth and Kanha (Bounphisai) Vadisirisak. She married her loving husband, Sean Oudomsouk on June 26th, 1993, Rockford. Phet was an amazing mother who loved her children dearly...
Bonetta K. Esvang-Trapp
August 28, 2017
Bonetta K. Esvang-Trapp, 50, of Rockford. Beloved mother of Zachary Esvang and Christopher Trapp, Jr.; grandmother to Taylorre Esvang; daughter to Victor Jr. and Ruth Zidron Esvang; sister to Robin Carlucci, Victor Esvang III, Julie (Tom) Noesen and Gayle Faulkner; aunt to Chris, Mirranda, Victor James, Lindsay, Tom III, Mike, Andrea and Jay; dear friend of Harold Tipton. Visitation from...
Brian R. Riedl
August 27, 2017
Brian R. Riedl, 56, of Rockford passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters on August 27, 2017. Born June 14, 1961 in Elgin, IL, the son of Shirley and Gordon Schultz. Graduated Larkin High School, class of 1979. Married Tami Robison in Elgin, on December 26, 1981. Brian worked as a project manager for Exelon...
Mary "Veronica" Stacionis
August 26, 2017
Mary Veronica Stacionis, 91, of Rockford, affectionately known to all as "Verr," was called home on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Rockford on Dec. 20, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Ingram) Dolan. Veronica married her loving and devoted husband, Theodore “Oscar” Stacionis, on March 4, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church...
Vernon "Mickey" Brown
August 25, 2017
Vernon “Mickey” L. Brown, 74, of Belvidere, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Van Matre Health Center. Born July 27, 1943 in Belvidere the son of Frank and Doris (Poliska) Brown. Married his loving wife Bonnie Falkenstein. Mickey was the owner of Mickey’s Auto Body Shop in Belvidere and worked hard all his life. He was a member of the...
Parsram N Ramchandani
August 24, 2017
Parsram N. Ramchandani, 94, Rockford, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, in his home. Born September 22, 1922, in India, son of Nihchaldas H. Ramchandani and Lakshmi Ramchandani. He had received a Masters degree and was involved in the machinery business. Survivors include his wife, Lilly; son, Kamlesh (Helen) Ramchandani; daughters, Rita (Suresh) Devnani and Soni (Surinder Singh) Dhesi; grandchildren, Rohit...
Robert E. Cross Jr.
August 23, 2017
Robert E. Cross, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born December 11, 1943, in Rockford, to Robert and Hazel (Millwright) Cross. He graduated from Rockford West High School in 1961, and attended Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith (Wren) Cross; his son, Andrew...
James D. Robbins
August 23, 2017
James D. Robbins, 71, of Rockford, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at UW Madison Medical Center. Born November 3, 1945 in Charles City, Iowa the son of Adam and LaMona Marie (McDonald) Robbins. Graduated from University of Iowa and married his loving wife Darla Kammrad. James worked for Rockford Mutual for several years and enjoyed spending time with family and...
Marlene J. Hoy
August 20, 2017
Marlene J. Hoy, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Marlene was born in Chicago on July 26, 1944; to parents, Leonard and Jeanette (Tyminski) Maslanka. She married her loving husband, Thomas Hoy in North Riverside, Illinois on April 26, 1969. Together, Marlene and Thomas spent many years together before his passing in 1998. She loved being...
Richard Terranova
August 20, 2017
Richard “Rick” Terranova, 75, of Loves Park, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, in his home, following a long battle with cancer. Born July 9, 1942, the son of Sam and Jenny (Arbisi) Terranova. Rick attended both Auburn and West High Schools. Retired member of the U.S. Army. Rick was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Rick enjoyed...
Dewayne Blackwell
August 19, 2017
Dewayne “Blackie” Blackwell, 75, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. Born September 28, 1941, in Dell, Arkansas, the son of Will Gais and Edith (Casteel) Blackwell. Dewayne married Rose Johnson in 1960 in Rockford. He was a house painting contractor as well as a talented musician. Survived by his wife, Rose; children, Wayne (Debra Sanson) Blackwell; Shari...
Billey Ray Taylor
August 19, 2017
Billey Ray Taylor was born on December 14, 1967. He passed away suddenly on August 19, 2017 at the early age of 49. Billey was a dedicated and hardworking man making his way through life as his own boss. Although he wasn’t prideful, he couldn’t bear the thought of working under someone else’s shadow. He firmly believed that you could...
Harriet Pofelski Bennis
August 19, 2017
Harriet Pofelski Bennis, 93, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, in her home. She was born in Chicago on January 15, 1924, the daughter of Andrew and Theresa (Sikorski) Nowak. She married Robert Pofelski in Chicago in 1943, and they spent many wonderful years together before he passed away in 1988. Harriet was an avid bowler and enjoyed...
Randy G. Ruckman
August 19, 2017
Randy Gene Ruckman, 63, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 after a long illness. Randy was born December 14, 1953 in Glendive, MT, the son of Gene Franklin Ruckman and Mary Ann Ruckman. Formerly employed by Rockford Products, National Lock, Elco, Textron and most recently as Manager of Design Services at Gunite Corporation. Past Chairman of SME, 1999-2002...
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