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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Marie T. Mccarthy

Marie T. Mccarthy

November 5, 2016

Marie T. McCarthy, 88, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Presence St Anne Center. Born April 15, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Edward W. & Marie C. (Kurzweil) Hesse. Graduated from St. Augustine’s High school, class of 1946. She married Emmett W. McCarthy in Chicago, on October 30, 1948. Emmett predeceased her on April 8, 1996....

Paul J. Parsek

Paul J. Parsek

November 5, 2016

Paul John Parsek died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 5th, 2016. Paul was born on November 6th 1924 to John and Matilda (Stauber) Parsek in Menominee Michigan. He graduated from Menominee High School in June of 1942. During high school he was a member of the Sea Scouts and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduation his...

Mark S. Roberts

Mark S. Roberts

November 5, 2016

Mark S. Roberts, 63, of Rockford passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born December 3, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Rodney and Lorraine (Diehl) Roberts. Mark worked for Dach Fence for many years. He was a member of the Lyran Society and loved Nascar racing, the Chicago Bears, fishing and boating. Survived by his siblings,...

Charlotte "Charly" Cell

Charlotte "Charly" Cell

November 3, 2016

Charlotte "Charly" Cell, 56, of Durand, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 22, 1960 in Rockford, the daughter of Robert & Patricia (Beasley) Hunt. Graduated from Durand High School, class of 1979. She worked for Bonton Distribution Center for many years. She enjoyed fishing with father, gardening, spending time with family, but mostly, she...

Albert "Al" Navickis

Albert "Al" Navickis

November 3, 2016

Albert “Al” Navickis, 57, of Roscoe, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born on May 21, 1959 in Rockford, the son of Albert and Jane (Godfrey) Navickis. He graduated from Harlem High School, and then went on to study at Rock Valley College, and Evangel University in MO. He met the love of his life, Diane Rebecca,...

Mary Kay Donaldson-Hemming

Mary Kay Donaldson-Hemming

November 2, 2016

Mary Kay Donaldson-Hemming, 62, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 4, 1954 in Rockford, the daughter of Clayton and Charlotte (Whitaker) Donaldson. She moved to Florida, where she met the love of her life, Pierre Hemming, the two married on February 1, 1985 in New Zealand. She worked...

Glenna S. Rule

Glenna S. Rule

November 1, 2016

Glenna S. Rule, 87, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Born October 31, 1929 in Bellevue, Iowa, the daughter of Victor and Mary Stuart. Glenna married Robert Duane Rule on August 29, 1948, in Bellevue; they shared 57 years of marriage. Glenna was a member of First Assembly for many years. She enjoyed oil painting, golfing and playing...

Olympia J. Zawislak

Olympia J. Zawislak

November 1, 2016

Olympia J. Zawislak, 92, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday November 1, 2016 at Alpine Fireside. Born September 6, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Stefan & Mary (Grzybowska) Bronowski. Olympia lived in the Rockford area her whole life. She married Frank M. Zawislak in Rockford, on May 3, 1947. Frank predeceased her on June 27, 2005. She worked for the...

Robert T.  "Bob"   Arnold

Robert T. "Bob" Arnold

October 31, 2016

Robert Thomas “Bob” Arnold, 74, Rockford, passed away at home on Monday, October 31, 2016. He was born December 21, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Willard and Imogene (Jensen) Arnold. Bob was a graduate of Rockford West High School. He was a veteran serving in the Navy. Bob married Sandra “Sandie” K. Parrovechio in Rockford on January 15, 1977....

Linda Hoff

Linda Hoff

October 26, 2016

Linda I. Hoff (Cornele), 69, of Rockford passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center from heart disease. She was born April 20, 1947 in Rockford, the daughter of Carl B. and Mary M. (Giglio) Hoff. Graduate of East High School class of 1965. Former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was a former member...

Joan E. Reilly

Joan E. Reilly

October 26, 2016

Joan E. Reilly, 86, of Belvidere, formerly of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She was born on June 4, 1930, the daughter of Oscar and Marjorie (Deardorff) Gardner. She married James Reilly in 1952. Joan worked at KSB Hospital in Dixon for over 30 years, serving in the business office. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed cooking,...

Tina R. Fritts

Tina R. Fritts

October 25, 2016

Tina R. Fritts, 54, of Roscoe, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 24, 1961, in Belvidere, the daughter of Ray E. & Patricia M. (Etes) McCoy. Graduated from North Boone High School class of 1979. Later, she graduated from Rock Valley College with a nursing degree. She married her true...

Dwight O. Alton

Dwight O. Alton

October 23, 2016

Dwight O. Alton, 73, left this earth on Sunday, October 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1943 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of O’Neil and Evelyn (Roberts) Alton. In his young adult years, he served in the United States Airforce. Later, he worked for several years as a machine operator at Roper Whitney in...

Sheryl A. Morgan

Sheryl A. Morgan

October 22, 2016

Sheryl A. Morgan, 54, of Rockford died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 4, 1961 in Rockford the daughter of Earl and Doris Traeger and graduated from Harlem High School class of 1979. Married the love of her life, Daniel Morgan on January 10, 1981 at Fisher Chapel, Rockford and together raised...

Robert J. Vicari

Robert J. Vicari

October 19, 2016

Robert J. Vicari, 42, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born December 18, 1973, in Rockford, the son of John and Joan (Behrens) Vicari. Robert was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1992. He worked for Nicholson Hardware as a manager for many years. Survived by his brothers, John, Steven...

Teresa Gomez

Teresa Gomez

October 19, 2016

Teresa Gomez, 70, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 6, 1946 in Mexico, the daughter of Francisco & Tita (Sandoval) Gomez. Member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Teresa enjoyed gardening, shopping, especially at flea markets, traveling, cooking, cross words puzzles, watching WWE Raw, crocheting, but most of all loved spending time with...

Thomas "Thom" M. Corirossi

Thomas "Thom" M. Corirossi

October 19, 2016

Thom passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, due to complications with pneumonia. Born May 11, 1951 in Rockford, the son of Michael Sr. and Angelina (Romano) Corirossi. He was employed as Safety Administrator at PCI Pharma Services. He truly lived for his family, friends and his dogs. He was an avid Cubs fan. His laughter and wonderful smile will truly...

Kashiben R. Patel

Kashiben R. Patel

October 17, 2016

Kashiben R. Patel passed away peacefully at her home on Octomber 17, 2016. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she made her transition. She was born and raised in Vasna, Gujarat, India on May 25, 1921 to Dhoribhai and Hariben Patel. Kashiben was preceded in death by her husband, Ranchhodbhai L. Patel. She is survived by her sons,...

Donald F. Brekke

Donald F. Brekke

October 16, 2016

Donald Floyd Brekke, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 12, 1924 in Grettinger, Iowa; son of John and Gertrude (Zielstra) Brekke. Don grew up on a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. He met and married LaVerna Wahl in Blooming Prairie, MN on February 27, 1945, she passed...

Elinor M. Goodwin Booher

Elinor M. Goodwin Booher

October 14, 2016

Elinor M. Goodwin Booher, 95 of Rockford died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. Born November 27, 1920 in Sheldon, IA the daughter of Frank and Cloetilda McClellan. On January 10, 1948 she married Harold H. “Hal” Goodwin who preceded her in death on 1998. Ellie remarried a longtime mutual friend, Craig Booher on March 19, 2011...