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Charles "Chuck" Anderson Powell, Jr.
Jan 1, 2017
Charles “Chuck” Anderson Powell, Jr., 91. Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 2, 1925, in Princeton, the son of Charles Anderson and Gladys (Freeburg) Powell, Sr. Chuck served in the Navy during WWII. He married Shirley Mae Bartman in Rockford on November 16, 1946. She passed away...
Stanley F. Naruz
Dec 30, 2016
Stanley F. Naruz, “the Sun man”, “Pops”, 90, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 due to complications of cancer. Stan was born October 1, 1926, to Frank and Stella Naruszewicz in Chicago. He attended St. Hedwig grade School and Lane Technical High School, both in Chicago. He joined the U.S. Army in January 1945, served in the Marianas Islands, on...
Kurt C. Friedenauer
Dec 29, 2016
He was a man of few words, yet when he spoke, people listened. He knew how to capture the attention of an entire room, those around hanging on to every word he said. A hockey scholarship paid his way through St. Cloud State University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Social work, with a minor in Business Administration. Operating...
Donna Jane Walton
Dec 29, 2016
Donna J.Walton, 70, of Machesney Park passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1946 in Dixon, the daughter of John and Georgia (Spencer) Maddy. She married Robert Walton. Donna had a wonderful sense of humor, strong wit, and brought light to all of those who knew her. She was an...
Rebecca A Finkenhofer
Dec 28, 2016
Rebecca A. Finkenhofer, 16, of Machesney Park, passed away December 28, 2016 at her home. Born September 13, 2000, in Rockford, the daughter of Timothy Finkenhofer & Megan (Puckett) Cabay. She was a sophomore at Harlem High School, where she had many friends. Rebecca attended both Harvest Bible Chapel of Rockford and Life Church Assembly of God in Roscoe. She...
Dennis J. Hiemenz
Dec 27, 2016
Dennis J. Hiemenz of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 73. He was born May 4, 1943 in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Esther Hiemenz. He graduated from Marmion Academy. He received his BA from Loras College in English, Master’s Degree in Education and Administrative Degree from NIU. He married Mary Lou Zimmer...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Numbers
Dec 27, 2016
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Numbers, 63, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in her home. Born in Rockford on May 3, 1953, the daughter of James and Wilma (Long) Howarth. Peggy married Michael Dean Numbers on March 14, 1992, in Rockton. He predeceased her in August of 2015. Peggy was an Administrative Assistant for the Rockford Public Schools for...
Marie Carol Wadsworth
Dec 25, 2016
Marie Carol Wadsworth (nee Myhr), age 90, from Rockford, IL, passed away on December 25, 2016 in her home. Marie was born on July 1, 1926 in Spooner, WI, and was the fourth of five children born to Hjalmar and Anna Myhr. Marie was a 1944 graduate of Spooner High School and then went on to study business in St....
Joan Shepherd
Dec 25, 2016
Joan Shepherd, 93 of Rockford died peacefully on Christmas morning surrounded by her family. Born October 30, 1923 in Manchester, England the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Noak. Married her loving husband Albert Shepherd and together raised 2 beautiful daughters. Joan worked as a legal secretary for many years in California. She was an avid gardener and baker and her...
Ruth I Collin-Rohner
Dec 24, 2016
Ruth I Collin-Rohner, 87 of Rockford, died December 24, 2016. She was born in Villach, Austria on Jan. 23, 1929. At age 7 she immigrated to the US and became a naturalized citizen, living and growing up in Milwaukee, WI. She was employed by Briggs & Stratton (a Milwaukee Co.) for many years. While there she met and married Tommy...
Dolores J. Zuroske
Dec 22, 2016
Dolores J. Zuroske, 83, of Rockford died Thursday, December 22, 2016 peacefully in her sleep. Born March 14, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Dolores was the daughter of Herman and Sarah (Underwood) Lawson. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and married her loving husband, Fred on February 7, 1953 in Harvey, IL. Dolores worked for Sears Roebuck in the...
Delia Mae Sharkey
Dec 21, 2016
Delia Mae Sharkey, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016 in St. Anne Center, surrounded by her three loving nieces. She left us with peace in her heart, knowing she was well-prepared to begin her new life in heaven; her reward for a life well-lived in service to God, her church, her family and friends, and countless others...
Ronald "Ron" L. Anderson
Dec 20, 2016
“There are some who bring light so great to the world, that even after they are gone, the light remains.” The world has lost one of the good guys. Ronald “Ron” L. Anderson, a gentleman, a charmer, and a big-hearted protector of his family, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at NorthPointe Terrace; surrounded by family. He was born...
Maxwell D. Aumann
Dec 19, 2016
Maxwell D. Aumann, 24, of Rockford, passed away December 19, 2016 at University of Wisconsin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born April 9, 1992 in Tampa, FL, the son of Vince & Sarah (MacDonald) Aumann. He graduated from East High School, class of 2010. Max was a generous and loving husband, son, father, brother, and friend....
Phyllis E. Stigman
Dec 16, 2016
Phyllis E. Stigman 93 of Rockford passed away on Friday December 16, 2016 in her home. She was born August 31, 1923 in Rockford. The daughter of Fred and Pauline (Ross) Johnson. Graduated from East High School. She married Lawrence (Bud) Stigman in 1941. Attended Broadway Covenant Church. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Connie) Stigman, Jack (Kathy) Stigman...
Michael James "Mike" Pinter
Dec 15, 2016
Michael James “Mike” Pinter, 74, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born January 19, 1942, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Matthew and Cecilia (Keenan) Pinter. He graduated from St. Mary Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, went on to earn his Bachelors in Education from University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh and his Masters in Administration...
Roger Dawson
Dec 13, 2016
Roger Glenn Dawson, 67, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1949, in Belvidere, the son of Harold and Ruby (Bergsten) Dawson. Roger was a graduate of North Boone High School, class of 1967, and earned his Associate degree from Rock Valley College. He married Jacqueline LaRue in Poplar...
Letheta A. Stoller
Dec 12, 2016
Letheta A. Stoller, 73, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1943, the daughter of Guy and Edna (Townsend) Jimmerson, in Wilson, AR. She worked for many years in manufacturing, but the role she loved the most was that of mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed the...
Linda K. Lidbom
Dec 12, 2016
Linda K. Lidbom It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the sudden passing of Linda K. Lidbom, age 69, on December 12, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1947 at St. Anthony Medical Center and she graduated from West High School, Rockford, class of 1965. Linda retired from A1 Perfection where she was employed in the...
Geraldine E. Lingelbach
Dec 11, 2016
Geraldine E Lingelbach (Fulkrod), 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence & Josephine (Fasula) Peck. She worked as a lead cook for Woodward Governor for over 20 years and then at Winnebago Juvenile Detention Center for more...
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