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Laurel Jennifer Fritz
Jun 26, 2016
Laurel Jennifer Wicklund Fritz, 41, of Rockford, passed peacefully into heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 26,2016 surrounded by her family. She was born August 7, 1974, the daughter of James and Georgeann Wicklund. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister. Laurel bravely fought metastatic breast cancer since 2009. She is survived by...
Amanda "Mandie" Hendrix
Jun 25, 2016
AMANDA "MANDIE" HENDRIX Loving wife, step-mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend Amanda “Mandie” Hendrix, 56, Loves Park, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in her home after a long battle with cancer. Mandie was born March 26, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Carl “Andy” Anderson and Mary (Johnson) Anderson-Hendershot. She married Dennis “Denny”...
Faye Morris
Jun 24, 2016
Faye A. Morris 78 of Rockford passed away Friday June 24, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1937 in Louden, TN, the daughter of Robert and Ocie Rogers. She worked at Amerock and Donutland. Faye loved car rides, her animals, country music and the Golden Girls. Survivors include her two children, Lisa (B0b)...
Donald L. Ennis
Jun 24, 2016
Donald L. Ennis, 72 of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 15, 1943 in Galesburg to Effie Pauline Ennis and married his loving wife of 49 years, Gladys Osterhaus. Donald spent 35 years working for Rockford Public Schools where he made a difference in the lives of countless students...
Doris M. Schmidt
Jun 23, 2016
Doris M. Schmidt, 85, of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 30, 1930, in Krem, North Dakota, the daughter of Emmanuel & Leontina (Kilber) Suess. She married Melvin Schmidt on October 17, 1948 in Stanton, North Dakota. She worked as a secretary at H and R Block for many years. Doris was a...
Charles J. Arnold
Jun 22, 2016
Charles J. Arnold III 74 of Rockford passed away Wednesday June 22, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born January 6, 1942 in Syracuse, NY. He worked for US Can for over 30 years. Chucks passion was his woodworking. Five Children, Chuck (Anna) Arnold, Tim (Karen) Arnold, Ronald "Butch" (Debbie) Robinson, Roland (Tanya) Robinson, Lura (Ted) Grzeskowiak. 20 grandchildren,...
Donna Lee Anderson Grimes
Jun 21, 2016
Donna Lee Anderson Grimes, 79, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Amberwood Nursing Centre. She was born in Geneva, the daughter of Sten and Margie (Allen) Anderson. She attended Lily Lake Grade School in Geneva and graduated from Elburn High School in 1955. She married Lowell H. Oranger on June 18, 1955, and were married for 21 years....
Craig Allen Horton
Jun 21, 2016
Craig Allen Horton, 48, of Rockford, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on February 17, 1968 in Rockford, the son of Robert Horton and Dianna (King) MacLaren. Craig was a music lover and avid sports fan, especially the N.I.U. Huskies, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. Most importantly, Craig was an amazing father, brother, and friend. He is...
Josephine J. Graceffa
Jun 20, 2016
Josephine J. Graceffa, 94, of Rockford, IL passed away June 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 14, 1922 in South Beloit, IL to Anthony and Frances (Barbera) Giacalone. Married Peter V. Graceffa on June 10, 1945. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Children: Frank (Ann) Graceffa, Anthony (Jackie) Graceffa, Peter (Berta) Graceffa, Frances (Mike) McComb, and Tina...
Stella M. Volding
Jun 19, 2016
Stella M. Volding, 89, of Rockford, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born May 2, 1927 in Lake Preston, SD. Survivors include her children, Joseph Volding of AZ, Nora (Sergio) Jimenez of Rockford and Tom (Angie) Volding of MN.; grandchildren, Marco, Lorenzo, Addison and Stella and sister, Fifi Bjordahl of SD. Preceded in death by her...
Terry Lynn Peterson
Jun 19, 2016
Terry Lynn Peterson, 63, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born June 28, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of Elwood and Margaret (Loney) Huntley. Terry married Gary D. Peterson in Rockford on January 23, 1973. She was employed as a case worker for the Department of Human Services in the Belvidere office for many...
Catherine F. Myers-Phelps
Jun 18, 2016
Catherine F. Myers Phelps passed away on June 18, 2016 at Genesis West Medical Center, Davenport, IA with family by her side. Catherine was born October 1, 1920 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Leo M. and Helen Brockman Byrne. Raised on family farm on Auburn Road (Burritt Township). Graduated from Muldoon High School 1937 and Rockford College in 1941. She...
Nicolas J. Rodriguez
Jun 18, 2016
Nicolas J. Rodriguez, 77, of Rockford passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 9, 1938, in Mexico. The Rodriguez family wishes for friends and relatives to attend the visitation on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at...
Donald L. Walker
Jun 18, 2016
Donald L. Walker 1940 – 2016 Donald L. Walker, 76, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was born April 28, 1940, son of Mary and Howard Walker, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Donald graduated from West High School in 1958, began as an apprentice, and became a gifted carpenter of the Local Union 792...
Elaine Frances Boutin
Jun 17, 2016
Elaine Frances Houy Boutin, 74, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital, taken too quickly from her loved ones after succumbing to cancer. Born September 25, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Floyd and Evelyn Homrich Houy, she was the second oldest of five siblings, who enjoyed playing cowboys and Indians in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Elaine attended...
Jacqueline M. "Jake" Shinn
Jun 15, 2016
Jacqueline M. “Jake” Shinn, 88 Rockford- Jacqueline M. “Jake” Shinn, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born July 12, 1927, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of C. Harry & Lillie M. (Olsen) Carlson. Married Thomas Shinn in Rockford, on May 31. 1947. Her goal in life was to be a good mother, which she excelled...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Thompson
Jun 14, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Thompson, 73, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1942 in Shullsburg, WI, the daughter of Bergen and Gertrude (Gile) Townsend. She married the love of her life, David Thompson on February 13, 1960 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Shullsburg. Betty was an excellent cook and...
Jack O St John
Jun 14, 2016
Jack St. John Sr., Rockford, passed away June 14, 2016. Born in Rockford January 30, 1939. Son of Parley St. John and Tenia Pozzani. Jack attended Lincoln and East High School. He was a member of Bethesda Covenant Church. Jack was employed at Humphrey Cadillac and Olds and Lunde Truck Sales, Siver Arrow and his own shop as a Master...
Mary Rose Cacciatore
Jun 12, 2016
Mary R. Cacciatore, 89, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her family. Born August 7, 1926 the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Calderotta) Prinzevalle. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School and on Sept. 4, 1950 she married her loving husband, Joseph Cacciatore. Mary worked at Barber Colman in the clerical...
Brenda G. Pearson
Jun 12, 2016
Brenda G. Pearson, 70, of Loves Park, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1946, in San Gabriel, CA, the daughter of Richard and Mittie(Perkins) Parker. She married Cliff Pearson. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived...
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