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Kathryn Finley
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Laurel Jennifer Fritz
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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,...
Craig Allen Horton
June 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...
Donna Lee Anderson Grimes
June 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....
Josephine J. Graceffa
June 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...
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