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Leona M. Businga
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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.
January 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
January 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
January 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...
Samuel Teleios Lee Becker
January 24, 2017
It is with a heavy, but thankful heart that we honor our sweet angel boy, Samuel Teleios Lee Becker. Born January 25, 2017 at 7:29pm, 5 lbs. and 17 ¾ inches. Samuel became an angel at birth, as his body had imperfections that no one had foreseen. However, in our eyes he was and will always be perfect. Matt found...
Mary T. Scalia
January 24, 2017
Mary T. Scalia, 98, Lake Zurich, formerly of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Born November 2, 1918, in Ladd, Illinois, the daughter of Gaetano and Margherita (LaRosa) Shifo. She married Gasper C. Scalia in Rockford on November 3, 1941. She was a hairdresser for many years. Mary enjoyed playing poker and taught all of her grandchildren to play...
Eugene "Gene" Peter Merkes
January 23, 2017
Eugene “Gene” Peter Merkes, 68, Cherry Valley, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January, 23, 2017, at home. He was born December 31, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Peter and Yvonne (Heacock) Merkes. Gene and his family moved to Ellenboro, WI in 1957, where he was raised on a farm on the Big Platte River. He...
Barney A. Alfano
January 23, 2017
Barney A. Alfano, 93, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his family on January 23, 2017. He was born August 21, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Dominic and Vita (Bordonaro) Alfano. After high school he joined the United States Army Air Corps where he proudly served for six years. On November 13, 1948, he married the love of his...
Vi Delaney
January 23, 2017
Viola “Vi” M. Delaney, 87, of Rockford died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born July 14, 1929 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Leslie and Edna R. (Weast) Delaney. She attended Beloit Memorial High School and worked for Barber-Colman as a Lead Lady, retiring in 1961 after 38 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her...
Barbara E. Porter
January 23, 2017
Barbara E. Porter, 54, of Rockford passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Rock River Healthcare. Born October 27, 1962, in Rockford, the daughter of Donald and Olive (Lane) Wilson. Barbara worked as a CNA at Rock River Healthcare, formerly Asta Care. Barbara was very helpful in nature. She loved to help people, especially her roommate while at the care...
Henrietta Morales
January 22, 2017
Henrietta “Henri” M. Morales, 69, passed away in her home on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of Daniel and Henrietta (Hertzner) Wiles. For many years she worked at Centro-Metalcut and Bearing Headquarters Co. Henri was a loving woman with a big heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Rae Anne T Oberg
January 21, 2017
Rae Anne T. Oberg, 76, of Rockford, passed away January 21, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Born March 1, 1940 in Rockford, the daughter of Raymond & Almeta (Rice) Callihan. Graduated West High school, class of 1958. She worked for Mercy Health Systems, formally Rockford Memorial Hospital, for over twenty five years as certified sterilizing process technician. Married Bruce Oberg...
Stella M. Graciana
January 21, 2017
Stella M. Graciana, 93, of Loves Park, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born February 11, 1923 the daughter of Vito and Jennie (Gulotta) Rotello. Married her husband Paul Graciana and together had five beautiful children. A longtime faithful member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and kept herself busy raising her family. Stella loved playing bingo and...
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