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Frances P. Fanara
Feb 19, 2016
Frances P. Fanara, 90, of Rockford died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Anam Glen Care Center. Born October 17, 1925 the daughter of Ross and Theresa (Pumilia) Tusso and married her loving husband, Raymond Fanara on June 2, 1946 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Frances worked for Nelson Knitting in her early life and later owned and operated...
Janet A. Watson
Feb 19, 2016
Janet Adeline (Pilson) Watson left her earthly home on February 19th, 2016 to be with her Heavenly Father. “We are so glad that we can say with utter honesty that in all our dealings we have been pure and sincere, quietly depending upon the Lord for His help and not on our own skills,” (2 Corinthians 1:12). This is Janet’s...
Richard J. Stern
Feb 19, 2016
Richard J. Stern, 60, formerly of Rockford, died of an unexpected illness on Friday, February 19, 2016; with his family by his side. Dick was born in St. Charles, IL on July 31, 1955; to parents Richard H. and June C. (Olson) Stern. He married his loving wife Patricia in St. Charles at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 11, 1982;...
Pearl V. Knight
Feb 18, 2016
Pearl V. Knight, 73, of Roscoe died Thursday, Feb. 18, after a long illness. Born Feb. 25 in Rockford, she was the youngest of Ambrose and Angelina Bonacquisti's eight children. She graduated from West High School in 1960 and married Jack Knight in 1968. Before becoming a mother, Pearl worked as a hostess at D'Agostino's. Family and friends will remember...
Raymond D Aumann
Feb 17, 2016
Raymond D. Aumann, 74, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on April 27, 1941 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin; son of Arthur and Mary (Weinand) Aumann. Married Jan (Kraemer) on October 3, 1964 in Rockford at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. The legendary Raymond Dean Aumann-- more commonly referred to as “The Godfather” or “Bubba”...
Clifford L. "Cliff" Oslund
Feb 16, 2016
Clifford L. “Cliff” Oslund, 79, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Forest and Matilda (Scott) Oslund. Cliff served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 6 years. He married Sandra “Sandy” Johnson in Rockford on June 29, 1957. Cliff was employed at Sundstrand...
Lawrence J. Doherty
Feb 16, 2016
Lawrence J. Doherty, 91, of Rockford died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford, IL. Born in Rockford, IL on May 25, 1924, to Leon and Anna (nee Von Der Vellen) Doherty, Larry graduated from Rockford’s West High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS ABSD-1 in the South Pacific...
Ignacio Moreno
Feb 15, 2016
Ignacio Moreno, 78 Rockford- Ignacio Moreno, 78, passed away, Monday, February 15, 2016 in Mexico. Born June 27, 1937 in Mexico, the son of Librado & Josefa (Salcido) Moreno. He lived in the Rockford/Belvidere area for the past 24 years, coming from Chicago. Married Olga Garcia in Mexico on July 26, 1957. He owned and operated his own drywall company....
Phyllis M. Lamposso-Stratton
Feb 15, 2016
Phyllis M. Lamposso-Stratton, of Rockford, was welcomed home on Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born in Summerville, Massachusetts, to parents Sylvio and Maria (Greico) Lamposso. Phyllis married her best friend and loving husband, Tony Stratton, in Massachusetts, on November 11, 1988; before moving to Rockford in 1993. Phyllis was accomplished in many aspects of her life. You always knew...
John F. Schmaling
Feb 15, 2016
John F. Schmaling John passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2016 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Barbara for 63 years. Loving father of Mark, Mary Anne (John) Goddard and Jeffery (Hollis). Cherished grandfather to Jennifer (Marshall) Connelly , Matthew (Rita), Shannon (Kevin) Fonger , Katie, Alex, Bryan and Joseph. Great grandfather to Harrison and Oliver....
Kenneth R. Bumphrey
Feb 14, 2016
Kenneth Ray Bumphrey, 79, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 31, 1936 in Neponset Township, IL the son of Pearl and Marion (Foltz) Bumphrey. Ken joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 and was stationed at Bentwaters Air Force Base in Bentwaters, England and during that time...
Annette M Levi
Feb 14, 2016
Annette M. Levi, 78, Rockford, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in her home. She was born April 9, 1937, in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of James and Mabel (Bergstrom) Dongas. She graduated from DeKalb High school in 1955. On April 26, 1958, she married the love of her life, Laverne Levi, at Mission Covenant Church, in DeKalb, Illinois. She...
William G. "Bill" Kilker
Feb 12, 2016
William G. “Bill” Kilker, 83, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016, at Wesley Willows. He was born May 17, 1932, in Freeport, the son of Sherman and Blanche Kilker. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1950. He married Eleanor Deal on January 20, 1952, a marriage that has been blessed with 64 years of love and respect for...
Ronald L Reda
Feb 11, 2016
Ronald L. Reda, 73 Rockford- Ronald L. Reda, 73 passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born May 17, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of Lawrence Andreoni & Patrina (Morealli), but was raised by Patrina and Michael Reda. Graduated from Proviso East High School, class of 1960. Served in the US Navy. Married Carolyn Anzaldi on...
Phyllis H. Gridley
Feb 11, 2016
Phyllis Helen Gridley, 92, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Phyllis was born November 21, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Fredrick and Helen Dickmann. She was a member of the first graduating class of West High School. Phyllis married James Gridley on September 6, 1950. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Gloria J. Molck
Feb 11, 2016
Gloria J. Molck 1941 – 2016 Gloria J. Molck, 74, passed away February 11, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 2, 1941 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Elizabeth (Eimen) Baker. She married Glen Molck on April 6, 1963 in Thawville, Illinois. She worked for the Rockford Post Office for 25 years, retiring...
Ann F. Linn
Feb 10, 2016
Ann F. Linn, 94, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Paul and Rosalie (Gatti) Castiglione. Ann married Calvin James Linn at St. Patrick Catholic Church on May 16, 1944. He passed away on May 20, 2005. She was employed as a receptionist at Greenlee...
Evelyn Lois Johnson
Feb 10, 2016
Evelyn L. Johnson 78 Rockford- Evelyn Lois Johnson, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 3, 1937 in Rockford, the daughter of Lewis & Eva (Huene) Doty. Graduated from West High School, class of 1955, she also attended Rockford Business College. Later she married Walter R. Johnson at St. Patrick’s Church in...
Delbert "Del" E. Wilson
Feb 9, 2016
Delbert “Del” E. Wilson, 86, of Rockford, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Rock Grove, IL on May 18, 1929; to parents Elmer and Beulah (Krumrine) Wilson. He married his loving wife of 64 years, Neva J. (Tielkemeier) Wilson in Rock City on March 25, 1951. Del proudly served...
Anna Bernadette Rinaldo
Feb 9, 2016
Anna Bernadette (Sciacca) Rinaldo, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home, with the love of her family surrounding her, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was born May 19, 1923, in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Antonia (Marone) Sciacca. Anna married Thomas Joseph Rinaldo June 8, 1946, at St. Peter Catholic Church in South Beloit....
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