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Mary Jo Knutson
Feb 8, 2017
Mary Jo Knutson, 51, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Born May 2, 1965, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold J. and Esther (Wilgenbusch) Knutson. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Boylan High School, Class of 1983. Mary Jo worked at...
Robert "Terry" Murphy
Feb 8, 2017
Robert Terrence “Chico” Murphy, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 21, 1945 in Rockford, the son of Robert and Lola (Bowers) Murphy. As a very young boy, he and his family moved to Cherry Valley. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1963,...
Robert F. Stevens
Feb 5, 2017
Robert Franklin Stevens (95) passed away peacefully on February 5,2017. Born April 9, 1921 near Paw Paw, IL to Ivy (Spoor) Stevens and Ray F. Stevens, the middle child of seven. He grew up in Shabbona, IL, served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1946, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1949, with a BS in Accounting. He...
George E. Ethell
Feb 4, 2017
George E. Ethell, 98, of Caledonia (formerly from Manito, Illinois) passed away at 8:30 AM Saturday, February 4, 2017 in his home. He was born July 27, 1918 in Manito, son of Ralph and Mabel (Clauser) Ethell. He married his wife of 60 years, Opal M. Palmer on April 1, 1945. He is survived by his daughter Ila (Terry) Minnick,...
Patricia Frances Murphy
Feb 4, 2017
Patricia F. Murphy, 72, of Rockford, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Caribou, Maine on April 19, 1944, the daughter of John B. and Lillian (Huber) Prystalski. Patricia Married Charles Murphy on March 25, 1982 in Belvidere. Patricia worked in assembly for Anderson Packaging and Belvidere Products before her retirement. Survived by her husband, Charles Murphy; step-children, Curtis (Lori)...
Stuart A. Lundquist
Feb 3, 2017
Stuart Alan Lundquist, 47, died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017, in Skokie, IL. Stuart was born on September 19, 1969, in Rockford, IL, to Bruce and Gloria Lundquist. He graduated from Rockford Auburn High School in 1987. He continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in French...
Clara Ellen Villani
Feb 3, 2017
Clara Ellen Villani 1932 - 2017 Clara Ellen (Bongey) Villani of Rockford, IL, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Feb. 3rd after a long illness. Clara was born on August 8, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Leon and Anna (Zielinski) Bongey. She graduated from Wisconsin School for the Deaf in June, 1952. Clara married James Villani on May 21,...
Ross A. Popham
Feb 1, 2017
Ross A. Popham, 70, of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 11, 1946 in Rockford the son of Howard Vincent and Winnifred (Lindgren) Popham. Graduated from East High School and married his loving wife Gayle Attrill on July 25, 1975. Ross was a Territory Manager for Professional Medical Supply, New Lenox,...
Anna Katelyn Miller
Jan 31, 2017
Anna Katelyn Miller 22 of Rockford passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017 in Swedish American Hospital. She was born February 11, 1994 in Rockford, the daughter of James and Kim Miller. Anna was attending Illinois State University. She graduated from Boylan, class of 2012. Member of St Bridget’s Church. Survivors include her parents; James and Kim Miller. Siblings; TJ Miller...
Leona M. Businga
Jan 31, 2017
Leona M. Businga, 91, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Wesley Willows Hunt Terrace. She was born November 2, 1925 in Sheridan, WY, the daughter of David & Jennie (Symons) Ruff. She graduated from Sheridan High School, class of 1944 and Hasting College, Hastings, NE, class of 1948. She worked for Sheridan –Wyocoal for 1 year and as...
Melissa Lynn Beesley
Jan 31, 2017
Melissa Lynn Beesley, 42, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Melissa always remained strong and positive for her family and friends throughout her courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Manassas, Virginia on January 23, 1975, the daughter of Terry and Therese (Volanti) Beesley. Melissa was a brave person and...
Robert L. Fritz
Jan 30, 2017
Robert L. Fritz, 88 Rockford – Robert L. Fritz, 88, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at Cherryvale Place of Rockford. Born December 24, 1928 in Rockford, IL, the son of Ferdinand “Ferdie” and Edna (Carlson) Fritz. Graduated from East High School, class of 1946. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia “Ginna” Fritz December 23, 1947 in Freeport, IL....
Gary C. Reffett
Jan 29, 2017
Gary C. Reffett, 71, of Rockton passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Mercy Health. He was born in Danville, IL on October 12, 1945, the son of Joseph and Beverly (Rohour) Reffett. In 1964 at the Old Stone Church in Rockton, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Larson. Gary served as a police officer for the...
Betty Jean "B.J." Petersen
Jan 28, 2017
Betty Jean “B.J.” Petersen, 80, of Loves Park, formerly of Racine, WI, died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Amberwood Care Center. B.J. was born August 2, 1936, in Racine, WI, the daughter of Al and Betty (Engstrom) West. She taught in the Milwaukee Public Schools for many years, earning her Master’s Degree in Education. B.J. married Richard Petersen in Waukegan...
Ruth A. Liskey
Jan 27, 2017
Ruth A. Liskey, a longtime resident of Rockford, was reunited with her beloved husband Joseph on January 27, 2017 at the age of 93. Ruth was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a former member of the 2nd Rounders Golf Group. Ruth enjoy playing golf, bridge and traveling the world with her husband. Ruth was born in...
Jerry L. Pobjecky
Jan 26, 2017
Jerry L. Pobjecky, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1953 in Rockford, the son of Louis and Maggie (Sagretta) Pobjecky. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1971. On April 5, 1975 he married the love of his life, Angela Halsted....
Robert A. Pfluger D.D.S.
Jan 26, 2017
Robert A. Pfluger D.D.S., 82, of Rockford, IL met the Lord passed peacefully on January 26, 2017. He was born February 5, 1934 in Rockford, IL. Son of Eugene and Cecilia (Volmer) Pfluger. “Dr. Bob” married Elaine “Legs” Labunski and happily shared 60 years of marriage. He lived in Rockford all his life and practiced dentistry for 40 years. His...
Mary C Schaumann
Jan 24, 2017
Mary C. Schaumann, 92, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Amberwood Care Center. Born October 1, 1924 in Mount Carroll, IL, the daughter of August & Nellie (Nelson) Verstraete. She married Harry Schaumann and later raised her four boys. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She enjoyed being a devoted catholic and spending time...
Lois Jean Grueneberg
Jan 24, 2017
Lois Jean Grueneberg, 69, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in her home following a short battle with cancer. She was born April 18, 1947, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Harold and Irma (Nehls) Lochner. Lois was a graduate of Portage High School. She married Harry Grueneberg on May 20, 1967. Lois had worked for Commercial Mortgage and...
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