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Javier L. De La Uz Jr.
Aug 13, 2016
Javier L. de la Uz Jr., 44, of Arcata, California, formerly of Rockford, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. Born in New London, Connecticut, on April 6, 1972, just minutes before his twin brother, Jose. Javier was a graduate of Byron High School, where he set numerous wrestling records. He went on to earn Masters degrees in Urban Planning and...
James Franklin "Frank" Banks, Jr.
Aug 10, 2016
James Franklin “Frank” Banks, Jr., 71, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016, in his home. He was born September 23, 1944, in Pikeville, KY, the son of James Franklin and Marylou (Corbin) Banks, Sr. Frank was employed as a salesman at Martin Gustafson Furniture on 7th Street for many years and most recently worked for Home Depot for 10...
Thomas A. "Tom" Bogdonas
Aug 7, 2016
Thomas A. “Tom” Bogdonas, 60, of Belvidere passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. Born August 20, 1955, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Loretta (Calacurcio) Bogdonas. He graduated from Redford Union High School in Redford Michigan. Tom married June Lambrecht on August 23, 1984. Tom was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was a simple man who...
Austin Paul Alexander
Aug 7, 2016
Austin Paul Alexander 28 of Roscoe passed away Sunday August 7, 2016. He was born May 11, 1988 in Elgin, IL the son of Michael Paul Alexander and Brenda Garrett. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 2006. He worked for ATS Ambulance Service. Survivors include his son; Gideon Michael Alexander. Mother; Brenda. Sister; Anna (Steve) Whitehouse. Niece; Madelyn Grace...
Carlyle "Carl" Boyden
Aug 6, 2016
Carlyle “Carl” Francis Boyden was called by the Lord to join His Heavenly Choir at 5:32 AM on August 6th, 2016. Born June 14th, 1924, Carl lived a long, full and blessed life. He grew up in Highland Park, a suburb of Los Angeles, CA and attended St. Ignatius Middle School. He graduated in 1942 from Benjamin Franklin High School...
Helen Mae Conkling
Aug 4, 2016
Helen Mae Conkling, 86, of Rockford died Thursday, August 4, 2016 with her family at her side. Born July 18, 1930 in Belvidere the daughter of Ted Burch and Maggie (Williams) Burch-Gorman. Attended Belvidere Schools and later married her former husband, the late Robert E. Conkling on October 19, 1947. Helen worked for PNC Bank for 20 years retiring in...
Leonard W. Condon
Aug 4, 2016
Leonard W. Condon, 76, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born and raised in Rockford, the son of Leonard and Miriam (Crowe) Condon. He attended Cathedral of St. Peter grade school, St. Thomas High School, and St. Mary’s College in Minnesota. At the age of 17, he met the love of his life, Judy Wilson,...
Richard F. Hershner
Aug 4, 2016
Richard F. Hershner, 81, died Thursday, August 4,2016 in his Rockford home. He was born December 27, 1934 at his grandparents’ home in Hannibal, WI, the son of Otis and Ariel (Williams) Hershner. He graduated from Merrill High School in Wisconsin in 1953. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where he became a forever Badger fan. After graduation in 1959,...
Marilyn A. Juhlin
Aug 3, 2016
Marilyn Ann Juhlin, 91, passed peacefully surrounded by family at OSF St. Anthony's on August 3, 2016. Born April 25, 1925 in Palatine, IL to Clara E. and Roy L. Juhlin. The family moved to Rockford, IL where she grew up. She attended West High School and participated in the Rockford Drum and Bugle Core. Following High School, she was...
Sonal Puri
Aug 2, 2016
Sonal Puri, 40, Rockford, passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 16, 1975 in Amritsar, India, the daughter of Raj and Nita (Khanna) Kapur. She received her Bachelor Degree from Rockford College. Sonal married Bharat Puri on July 31, 2004. Sonal was a humanitarian, generously devoting her time and talent to many non-profits especially...
Abed G Kahale
Aug 2, 2016
Abed G. Kahale, 85, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Rockford, IL. He is survived by his son, Ryad Kahale (wife Priscilla (Clark) Kahale), daughter Julie Kahale-Nissen (husband Marty Nissen) and beloved grandson Tyler Jonathan Kahale. He is predeceased by Janet E. (Redding) Kahale who died June 15, 1999. Abed, a native of Damascus, Syria,...
Vicki R Haas
Jul 29, 2016
Vicki R. Haas, 52, of Rockford passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 8, 1964, in Waukegan, the daughter of Frederick and Charlotte Vaintzettel. Vicki married Paul Haas on May 25, 2005. She worked as a principal’s secretary for District 300 for many years. Survived by her husband, Paul; parents, Fred and Charlotte; daughters, Amanda...
Marguerite M Moser
Jul 28, 2016
Marguerite Moser, 94 Photo Marguerite M. Moser, 94 of Rockford died Thursday surrounded by family. Born July 14, 1922 in Elkader, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Finnegan) Wagner. Valedictorian of St. Joseph High School, she met and married Edwin Moser, worked as an x-ray technician for several years, and then devoted her time to her children and numerous...
Mary A. Lofquist
Jul 28, 2016
Mary A. Lofquist, of Cherry Valley, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 in her home surrounded by loving family. Born on May 13, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Leonard E. and Grace R. (Johnson) Nyman. A 4-H farm girl, she was the valedictorian at East High school class of 1958. She received her Elementary Education degree from Augustana College,...
Lois L. Piper
Jul 27, 2016
Lois L. Piper, 88, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Born March 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank & Lillian (Linder) DuGene. Graduated with a B.S. from Northeastern Illinois University. She married her true love of fifty-six years William Piper in Chicago, IL on September 4, 1950. During her life she worked in retail sales...
Esther Jean Coffey
Jul 27, 2016
Esther “Jean” J. Coffey, 81, of Rockford died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital with her family at her side. Born November 13, 1934 in Rockford the daughter of Edmund H. and Lorretta A. (Cullen) Smale. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School class of 1953 and attended Rockford College and NIU. Jean married her loving husband George “Bill” W....
Barbara Joy "Barb" Weller
Jul 26, 2016
Barbara Joy “Barb” Weller, 77, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. She was born September 6, 1938, in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Mary (Tworzydlo) Weller. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1956. Barb was a Customer Service Representative for Commonwealth Edison Company in Rockford/DeKalb for 30 years...
Nicholas J. Kreidich
Jul 26, 2016
Nicholas J. Kreidich, 80, of Rockford, passed away, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born August 28, 1935 in Sorosten, Poland the son of John & Weronika (Abramovich) Kreidich. He moved to the Rockford area in 1950 coming from Germany. He worked for Wood & Brooks and later retired as an inspector from Gunite Corporation after more than twenty...
Angelo Joseph Nicolosi
Jul 26, 2016
Angelo Joseph Nicolosi, 65, Davis, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, as a result of a tragic auto accident. He was born April 1, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Rose (Riportella) Nicolosi. Angelo married Cindy Laur at Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI on August 12, 1972. He was the owner of Travel Agents International in Rockford. Angelo was...
Arlene Hardin
Jul 25, 2016
Arlene Marie Hardin, 82, of Rockford died Monday, July 25, 2016 at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born May 2, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of John Stanko and Eleanor (Laco) Stanko-Keberdle. Married her loving husband William Hardin on July 10, 1954 in Ohio and lived there until they moved to Rockford in 1972. Arlene worked for Sears Roebuck and Co....
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