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Leona "Loney" J. Griffey
Jul 10, 2016
Leona “Loney” J. Griffey, 87, of Rockford passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Rochelle Rehab & Healthcare. Born in Rockford on June 28, 1929, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Leon and Lenora (Miller) Dill. She married Eugene Griffey in December of 1948. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Survived by her children, Mike...
Floyd Herbig
Jul 10, 2016
Floyd M. Herbig, died July 11, 2016 at home. Born February 19, 1929 to Ray and Urilla (Seibert) Herbig in rural Pecatonica, Illinois. Moving to Seward in 1938, Floyd attended Beuth, Seward and Pecatonica schools. Graduate of Pecatonica High School in 1946. A combat veteran of the Korean War, Floyd served with the 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division in...
Kathy A. Suddarth
Jul 8, 2016
Kathy Anne Suddarth, 59, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Lillian (Falk) Shifo. She married Rusty Suddarth on February 26, 1983. Kathy was loved and appreciated by all who knew...
Carla "Penny" Stienecker
Jul 8, 2016
Carla E. “Penny” Stienecker, 76, of Rockford, died Friday, July 8, 2016 in her home. Born April 3, 1940 in Rockford the daughter of Carl and Evelyn (Greer) Mera. Carla spent a majority of her time raising her 3 beautiful children and was sure to enjoy and cherish every moment she could with her grandchildren. She was an active mom,...
Catherine Ann Benthal
Jul 8, 2016
Catherine Ann Benthal, 55, Elgin, died peacefully at home on July 8, 2016, after years of struggles with health issues. She was born October 27, 1960, in Rockford to Colleen and the late Donald S. Benthal, Catherine was also known as “Cath,” “Cat,” and “Aunt Kaki” by her twelve nieces and one nephew. Cath attended Cathedral of St. Peter Grade...
Marlene J. Davis
Jul 7, 2016
Marlene J. Davis, 84, of Rockford, peacefully passed on Thursday, July 7, 2016 to join her Lord and Savior, after an 11 year battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Eben and Edna (Stonewall) Johnson. She graduated from East High School in 1950. On November 20, 1953, she married Charles A. Davis....
Richard Johnson
Jul 6, 2016
Richard Johnson 1926 – 2016 Richard Johnson, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in his home. Richard was born December 7, 1926 in Duluth, MN, son of Alfred & Jenny (Anderson) Johnson. Married the former Bernyce Bergholm in Duluth, who preceded him. Later married Dorothy A. Knutson on September 24, 1988. Worked as an electrician at Rockford Products and...
William Harry Kirchmeyer Sr.
Jul 6, 2016
William Harry Kirchmeyer, Sr. He was born November 8, 1941 in Waukegan, Illinois. He died July 6, 2016 in his home in Rockford, IL. Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1966. Bill was a member of several Waukegan-area “garage” bands active throughout the 1960’s, most notably, as Lead Guitar for The Outspoken Blues. He retired as...
Mary Ann Eibler
Jul 4, 2016
Mary Ann Eibler, 93 of Rockford, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born May 19, 1923 in Saline, MI the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Eibler. Mary Ann grew up in Dearborn, MI where she graduated from Fordson High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Michigan, class of 1945.She trained and worked as...
Kathryn Finley
Jul 1, 2016
Kathryn J. Finley, 64, of Rockford passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center. Born in Rockford, on July 27, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Williams) Finley. Kathryn graduated from Hononegah High School. She was very devoted to her faith. The Finley family would like to give a special thank you to Rosewood for their excellent...
Alice Olomon
Jun 30, 2016
Alice Olomon, 79, of Rockford died Thursday, June 30, 2016. Survived by her husband Robert and son, Robert Jr. Funeral Service Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Noon at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., with visitation from 11 am – 12 pm. Memorial to the family.
Willis L Smith
Jun 30, 2016
Willis L. Smith, 66 Rockton- Willis L. Smith, 66, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in his home with the loving care of his family. Born July 3, 1949, in Rockford, the son of Willis F. & Neva (Palmar) Smith. Married Lillie Wilson on March 26, 1974. During his career he worked for different manufacturing companies. Willis enjoyed fishing, camping,...
Carrie Lynn Aaby
Jun 30, 2016
Carrie Lynn Aaby, 48, of Rockford, passed away on June 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rockford on October 21, 1967, the daughter of Milton and Karen (Robertson) Aaby. Carrie was a lifelong member of Special Olympics, where her passions included basketball , softball, volleyball and softball. She loved her job at Bridgeway. She enjoyed...
Eileen Segneri Gonzalez
Jun 29, 2016
Eileen Christi (Segneri) Gonzalez 68 of Rockford passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1947 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Rose Segneri. She worked for Qualex for many years. Eileen loved playing poker, slots and bingo. She also loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her Children,...
Mary Mangiaracina
Jun 29, 2016
Mary K. “Mickey” Mangiaracina, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Born November 14, 1940, the daughter of John T. and Mary V. McCarty. Mickey graduated from Rockford East High School. She married Nicholas Mangiaracina on October 22, 1960 in Rockford. She retired from Sunstrand in 1999 after 25 years. Mickey...
Roberta Ann Schnorr
Jun 28, 2016
Roberta Ann Schnorr, 74, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born on July 26, 1941 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Samson) Stanfel. On December 19, 1959, she married the love of her life, James Schnorr in Rockford. The two remained inseparable until James’ passing in 2002. Roberta’s love for music, specifically the...
Stephen E. Alexander
Jun 28, 2016
Stephen Alexander, 42 of Rockford passed away June 28, 2016. Born January 15, 1973 the son of Lawrence and Christine Alexander. Stephen was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He enjoyed soccer, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Greenbay Packers. Survivors include his mother, Christine; children, Max, Ian and Livia Alexander; siblings Dan (Jennifer) Alexander, Liz (Nick) McCaslin and Kathy...
Sally Ann Swanson
Jun 28, 2016
Sally Ann Swanson, 74, Caledonia, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1942, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Mildred (Klano) Hack. Sally married David L. Swanson in Fraser, MI on October 3, 1964. She worked for Marshall Field and Company at Cherryvale Mall for 14 years....
Paul Upstone
Jun 27, 2016
Paul Upstone, 81, of Rockford, IL, died after a short illness on June 27th, 2016. Born August 19th, 1934 in Fairdale, IL, he is predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Alta Upstone, also of Rockford. Paul in his youth was one the premier athletes in Rockford, equally skilled in baseball and basketball. He was a career electrician at Sundstrand's and...
Angelica Villarreal- Mckinney
Jun 26, 2016
Angelica M. McKinney, 48 Angelica M. Villarreal-McKinney, 48, of Rockford died Sunday, June 26, 2016. Born April 16, 1968 in Moline, the daughter of Alfredo and Martina (Ramirez) Villarreal. Graduated from United Township High School in East Moline and received her Master’s Degree from Northern Illinois University in Counseling. She loved to spend time with her friends and family and...
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