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David "Terry" Harned
November 28, 2015
David “Terry” Harned 69 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 in Alpine Fireside. He was born March 19, 1946 in Rockford, the son of William and Elsie Harned. He married Marla Cottrell on February 1, 1969. Terry worked for Co-Lin Metals Inc. for over 30 years. He attended high school in Greenville, South Carolina and then went on...
Douglas A Golden
November 28, 2015
Douglas Andrew “Cadillac” Golden, 61 Rockford - Douglas Andrew “Cadillac” Golden, 61, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Born September 27, 1954 in Rockford, the son of Andrew and Katherine (Dean) Golden. He attended Rockford Public Schools. He married Margaret Knutson in Rockford on September 27, 1996. He worked for MTE...
Shirley Noerz Klein
November 27, 2015
Shirley Noerz Klein, (Mrs. Paul A.), 89, of Rockford and formerly of Madison, died Nov. 27, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1926 in Madison, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Noerz. Attended Ripon College in Ripon, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1948. Married the late Paul A. Klein on June...
Dennis L. Robbins
November 26, 2015
Dennis L. Robbins, 68, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, in his home. He was born October 29, 1947, in Chicago, the son of James and Betty (McCoy) Robbins. Dennis was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1965. He is a veteran of the Air Force. Dennis married Susan L. Brokhausen in Las Vegas on February...
Theresa V. Ross
November 25, 2015
Theresa V. Ross (Wiencek), born February 23, 1929, one of 11 children, in Chicago, IL, died peacefully at home in Canton, GA November 25th, 2015. She was a loving wife and “forever bride” to Edward (deceased). Mom’s career started with Illinois Bell as a switchboard operator then advancing to supervisor. Soon after that she found the loving arms of her...
James J. Pavlik
November 23, 2015
James J. Pavlik, 89, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1926, in Verdel, Nebraska, the son of Rudolph and Tillie (Dobrichovsky) Pavlik. James was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Leona Dufek on November 14, 1953 in Rockford. James worked for JL Clark...
Arlene P. Schofield
November 22, 2015
Arlene P. Schofield, 92, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born July 4, 1923, in Freeport, the daughter of Herman T. and Emma (Zimmerman) Opel. Arlene was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married Richard S. “Dick” Schofield on August 6, 1943, in Neosho, MO. He passed away in Rockford on...
Roger Jeffrey Erdmier
November 21, 2015
Winnebago - Roger Jeffrey Erdmier, 52, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 3, 1963 to Roger Lee & Barb (Stimpert) Erdmier. Jeff married the love of his life, Barbara Schmidt, on March 4, 1989 in Rockford, IL. He owned and operated his own website design...
Thelma Hanna
November 21, 2015
Thelma Hanna, 91, of Davis Junction, IL passed away Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at home with her family. She was born March 2, 1924 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Daughter of Joel and Ida Head. Married Alfred Hanna in Poplar Bluff, MO on August 1, 1943. She and her husband were pioneer ministers for the General Baptist Church in Missouri, Illinois,...
Lorraine C. Meyer
November 19, 2015
Lorraine C. Meyer, 95 of Rockford died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Wesley Willows. Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 17, 1920 to Albert Cleve & Alice May Martin. Married Kenneth W. Meyer on November 19, 1941. Kenneth predeceased her in February 1977. Lorraine worked for Hillcrest Animal Hospital in many capacities. Former Secretary of American Boxer Club. Founding member...
Kathy J King
November 19, 2015
Kathy J. King, 57 Rockford- Kathy J. King, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 24, 1958 in Rockford, the daughter of James & Opal (Smallwood) King. Kathy had a passion for painting, coloring, and going out to eat. She will be dearly missed by her loving family. Survivors include sisters; Mary (Allan)...
Delores K Davis
November 19, 2015
Delores Karen (Book) Davis, 69, formerly of Leaf River, IL; passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born at home in Leaf River on October 23, 1946; to parents, Clarence and Jessie (Martin) Book. Delores graduated in 1964 from Leaf River High School. She married John Davis on November 19, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon, IL. She was...
Donald Huhsman
November 18, 2015
DONALD HUHSMAN, 79 MACHESNEY PARK - Donald Huhsman 79 of Machesney Park, IL., passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1936 in Staunton, IL. The son of August and Mary Flaim Huhsman. He graduated West High School class of 1955. Don served in the U.S. Navy. He married Sandra...
James Michael Bretl
November 18, 2015
James Michael Bretl, 57 Rockford - James Michael Bretl, 57, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Rockford to David & Sue (Kashik) Bretl. Jim will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. In life he was adored by his family and friends and admired...
Helene Hoffman
November 18, 2015
Helene Hoffman, 99, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 7, 1916, in Spring Green, WI, the daughter of John & Isabelle (Hutler) Kraemer. She married the love of her life Walter Hoffman in Spring Green, on June 23, 1942. He predeceased her on July 9, 2004. Helene was a long time...
Henry J. Gallenz
November 16, 2015
Henry J. Gallenz, 78, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1937 to Johann and Maria-Magdalena (Frank) Gallenz in Germany. On August 12, 1961 in Winnipeg, Canada he married Claire Zgraggen. Henry was a dedicated member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was an avid runner and cross country skier....
Joanne P. Catron
November 15, 2015
Joanne P. Catron, 82, of Rockford, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, on April 6, 1933; to parents John Wheeler and Matilda (Haupt) Tallman. Joanne married her husband William A. “Bud” Catron, in Belvidere, IL, on August 5, 1953. In her youth, Joanne worked as a papergirl on the North Main Route. She...
Sarah Kate Armato
November 15, 2015
Sarah Kate “Teresa” Armato, 5, of Rockford was placed in the arms of Jesus and her Grandpa Sam on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born August 9, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, the beautiful daughter of Carl and Shari (Balzer) Armato. Sarah was a student at St. Bridget Catholic Grade school where she had many friends and was loved by all....
Phyllis E. Brengle
November 15, 2015
Phyllis E. Brengle, 78, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Alpine Fireside. She was born November 26, 1936, in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Francis and Charlotte (Hartman) Finney. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in Plymouth. She married Paul E. Brengle on August 3, 1957. She worked at Bergners for 15 years. Phyllis was a member...
Ruth Mary Alfredson
November 15, 2015
Ruth Mary Alfredson, 82 Rockford—Ruth Mary Alfredson, 82, this good and faithful servant was called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, unexpectedly and peacefully. Born September 25, 1933 in Pardeeville, WI to Harold and Lillian (Warnke) Eggleston. Baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Graduated in 1951 from Pardeeville High School and in 1953 from...
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