March 10, 2016

to be published Tues and Wed

March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

Philip M. Skoblikoff, 90, of Rockford, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital with his eldest daughter by his side after battling Parkinson's Disease for over 30 years. Born January 24, 1926, at his home in Chicago; the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Zaborowski) Skoblikoff. Married the love of his life, Geraldine Grabo, on May 25,...

March 6, 2016

Nancy Lee Myers, 84 Belvidere- Nancy L. Myers, 84, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born February 4, 1932, Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of Clay W. & Virginia (Furr) Harmon. Graduated from Liberty Township High School, class of 1950. Married Robert E. Myers on December 12, 1950, he predeceased her July 29, 1997....

March 6, 2016

LaVerne Marie Gaffney, 95, of Rockford, died, March 6, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 23, 1920 in Niagra, WI the daughter of Leo and Priscilla (Hayes) Servant. Married her loving husband, Floyd R. Gaffney on May 16, 1945 in Rockford. LaVerne worked at Edward’s Bakery for 8 years, G.E. Woodworking for 5 years, Elco Industries for 13 years...

March 6, 2016

John L. Drnek, 90, of Rockford, died peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born in Chicago, IL, on March 23, 1925; to parents, John W. and Mary Louise (Link) Drnek. John graduated from High School in Birchwood, WI, in 1943; and went on to UW Madison, graduating with honors in Electrical Engineering in 1947. He married Gwendolyn H....

March 5, 2016

Paula “Jeannie” Larson 67 of Rockford passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 in her home. She was born April 10, 1948 in Aurora, Il. The daughter of John and Murnie Larson. She worked for ELCO Tool and Suntec, she also worked at Peterson Cleaning. Survivors include her sister; Sandra (Robert) Masters. Nieces and nephews; Roberta Diane Smith of Loves Park,...

March 3, 2016

Terry Curtis James, 77, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Rockford, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Born in Rockford on August 1, 1938; the son of Fred and Daisy (Nelson) James. Married to Karen Shores James. Terry graduated from West High School and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He worked most...

March 2, 2016

Ella R. Schiro, 89, of Rockford died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. Born June 28, 1926 the daughter of Anton “Tony” and Marcella White. Married her childhood sweetheart, Louis Schiro at St. Anthony's Church on July 14, 1946. Survivors include her daughters, Carol (Kent) Gustafson and Frances (Walt) Kargol; grandson, Jeff (Sharon) Edmunds; great-grandsons, Josh, Jacob...

March 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” Brown, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Bob was born in Rockford on August 11, 1937; to parents, Bernard and Elizabeth (Orr) Brown. He married Karen Fry on October 26, 1963. Graduated from West High School, class of 1956. Employed as a machinist for 39 years...

March 1, 2016

Henry “Hank” C. Scandroli Jr., 88, of Loves Park, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. He was born on December 4, 1927, in Rockford, the son of Henry Sr. and Frances (Larson) Scandroli. He served in Japan during WWII shortly after the surrender of Japan. On February 26, 1949, he married the love of his life, Maxine...

February 28, 2016

Bertha Frances (Abate) Colmone 92 of Rockford passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 in her home. She was born August 20, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Cologio and Angelina Abate. She married Sam Colmone on May 23, 1941 in Boston, MA. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, Altar and Rosary and the Moose Club. Survivors include her...

February 28, 2016

John “Lou” Guglielmetti, Jr., 73, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2016 in SwedishAmerican Medical Center in Belvidere. He was born June 15, 1942 in Centerville, IA; the son of John and Merle Guglielmetti. Married Judy Stepp on August 5, 1961 in St. Edward Church. He worked as a Journeyman Plasterer for 45 years, working predominately for Johnson...

February 27, 2016

Harriett “Sue” McKenna, 66, of Rockford, passed away in her home, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was born in Belvidere, IL on December 17, 1949; to parents, Kenneth and Delores (Williams) Freeman. Sue married her loving husband and best friend, David McKenna on September 24, 1999 in Church by the Side of the Road; spending 16 wonderful years together....

February 27, 2016

Marian L. (Morrison) Doyle, 93, of Rockford, died Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1922, the only child of Clare F. Morrison and Sylvia A. (Hilton) Morrison. Marian was born and raised on a farm in Burritt Township and attended the original, stone, one-room Burritt grade school by riding her pony across the fields. She...

February 27, 2016

Jo Anne Colombo, 73, of Rockford died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born April 12, 1942 in Alexandria, LA, the daughter of Mark and Mary Ann (Golden) Clifford. She relocated to the Rockford area and worked as a register nurse at Rockford Memorial Hospital, where she retired after nearly 30 years of service. Jo Anne...

February 26, 2016

Mary Frances Parry, 86 Rockford - Mary Frances Parry went home to Heaven on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Il. on Feb. 24, 1930, the daughter of August F. Roller and Frances (Stoeckel) Roller. She graduated from Little Company of Mary School of Nursing in 1951. Mary started her nursing career with the VNA in Chicago....

February 26, 2016

Richard Fratesi of Rockford entered into rest on February 26th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1931, Richard was the son of Nazzareno and Emilia (Frontini). He leaves behind his loving companion, Elizabeth McCoy, with whom he has spent the latter part of his...

February 26, 2016

Samuel Louis Bartel, 6 months, earned his angel wings and flew to heaven, wrapped in the arms of his mother, father, and big sister, on February 26, 2016. Sam was born on August 8, 2015, 3.5 months early, to Luke and Alissa (Geiger) Bartel, and was a warrior from the beginning. Sam was born with a congenital heart defect, and...

February 26, 2016

Charles R. Domenick, 95, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 22, 1920; to parents Arthur and Margaret (Mullen) Domenick. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married his loving wife of 45 years, on April 26, 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was passionate about many...