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John F. Lonergan
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Ruth A. Jogerst Crowdes
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
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