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Chester William Jenkins
November 14, 2015
Chester W. Jenkins 93 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1922 in Freeport, the son of Alton and Elizabeth Jenkins. He was in the Army during WWII serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He married Dorothy Lombardo in St. Anthony Church on December 26, 1948. Chester worked at...
Landon Thomas-James Hodson
November 14, 2015
Landon Thomas James Hodson, 3 months Rockford—Landon Thomas James Hodson, 3 months died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born August 22, 2015 in Rockford to Chelsie Dockins and Jared Hodson. Survivors include; Parents, Chelsie and Jared; Brothers, Alexander and Bentley; Maternal Grandma, Karen Dean; Paternal Grandparents, Diane (Bob) Betke and Harry Hodson; Aunts and Uncles, Olivia (Rodney)...
Gary L. Daniel
November 14, 2015
Gary L. Daniel died unexpectedly on November 14, 2015, in Rockford, IL. He was 65 years old. Gary was born on June 26, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, AR, to his parents, J.W. and Tommie (Kissee) Daniel. The family moved to Rockford when he was a young child, where he attended Rockford schools and graduated from East High School. He spent...
Faye Violet Sampson
November 14, 2015
Faye Violet Sampson 99 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 in her granddaughter’s home. She was born August 9, 1916 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Joel and Emilia Quist. She married Arthur “Barney” Laverne Sampson on July 3, 1936 in Rockford. “Neen” as she was known to many, was devoted to her family, friends, and her faith....
Betty Larkin
November 14, 2015
Betty L. Larkin, 86, of Rockford died surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Betty was born in Rockford on August 7, 1929, the daughter of Martin and Louisa (Acey) Robertson. On November 6, 1948 she married Charles Larkin at Winnebago Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Charles Larkin; her children Charles L....
Lindsey Christine Dolin
November 12, 2015
Lindsey Dolin 33 of Rockford passed away November 12, 2015. She was born July 2, 1982 in Barrington, IL. Lindsey is survived by her husband Robert, four children, parents and many more relatives. Memorial Service at 11am Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Ave.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Meinert
November 12, 2015
Patricia Ann “Pat” Meinert, 61, Rockford, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 12, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1954, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence J. and Geraldine R. “Geri” (Veile) Meinert. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. Pat taught at St. James...
Raymond "Red" Klein
November 12, 2015
Raymond “Red” J. Klein, 76 of Rockford, passed away peacefully at OSF St Anthony Hospital Thursday, November 12th, 2015 surrounded by family. Red was born on September 20th, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois to Harold Klein and Mary Klein. He attended St. Thomas High School in Rockford Illinois. He was part of Carpenters Local 728 before leaving to work at Bertle...
Dorothy "Darlene" Exline
November 12, 2015
Dorothy “Darlene” Exline, 89, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Heritage Woods Nursing Home in Belvidere. She was born March 16, 1926, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ira and Margaret Elizabeth (McCurdy) Foster. She graduated from Exline High School where she played basketball. Darlene married Bobby Eugene Exline in 1945, and ended the marriage in 1957, raising...
Annette Messina
November 11, 2015
Annette Messina 91 of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday November 11, 2015 in Presence Saint Anne Center. She was born December 20, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Ferro) Messina. Annette worked for over 40 years for Bergner’s Department store starting out as a sales clerk, becoming a buyer and eventually becoming the manager of the store...
Joyce E. Raiber
November 11, 2015
Joyce E. Raiber, 72, of Rockford, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2015; with her loving family at her side. Joyce was born in Elwood, Iowa; on May 11, 1943; to parents John W. and Fern V. (Ruggeberg) Clarke. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1961 and went on to business school to...
Theresa M Ditzler
November 11, 2015
Theresa M. Ditzler, 82, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on January 6, 1933, in Rockford, daughter of Theresa (Ginestra) Arbisi and Dominick Arbisi. Graduated from West High School in 1950, attended Rockford College and graduated from...
Lois Janet Peterson
November 11, 2015
Lois Janet Peterson, 93, died on October 8, 2015 in OSF, with her children by her side. Born January 7th, 1922 to August Edward and Edna Peterson, in Rockford, Illinois. She graduated from Rockford Central High School in 1940. On November 20, 1943 she married Ray “R.C.” Peterson. They enjoyed a wonderful life together for 70 years. She devoted her...
Russell C. "Russ" Whitgrove
November 9, 2015
Russell “Russ” Whitgrove, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on November 9, 2015. He was born July 7, 1928, in Joliet, the son of Charles and Amanda (Holz) Whitgrove. Russ graduated from Joliet Township High School and Bradley University. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Russ married Suzanne Champion on March 20, 1993. He was...
George T. Wendt
November 9, 2015
George T. Wendt, 74, Cherry Valley, passed away to be with his heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2015, with his family at his side, after an extended battle with cancer. George fought his battle with great courage and never lost faith in our Lord. His priorities were always his faith, family, and career. George was born...
Mary A. Steele
November 8, 2015
Mary A. Steele, 89, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born in Chicago on November 1, 1926; to parents Jesse and Phyllis (Moya) Melendrez. She married her loving husband Robert Steele on April 6, 1956, and they spent 59 wonderful years together before Robert’s passing this past March. Mary grew...
Shawn Charter
November 8, 2015
Shawn Charter, 24, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in his home. Born May 30, 1991 the son of Michael and Janet (Gebhart) Charter. Graduated from East High School and loved the inner workings of technology. Shawn was a true computer wizard who could fix any technical issue you may have had. He loved...
Kay Olson
November 8, 2015
Kay F. Olson, 65, of Winnebago, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Born April 5, 1950 in Rockford the daughter of Michael and Elsie (Dill) Prelopski. Married to her loving husband Roger Olson and together they owned Olson Tree Service. Kay was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church and a longtime member of...
Donna Fern Redfearn
November 8, 2015
Donna Fern Redfearn, 92, died on November 8, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born in Eyota, Minnesota on May 31, 1923. She was a resident of Winnebago for 64 years. Married George H. Redfearn (deceased) on February 7, 1943. Donna was employed at F. W. Means for 35 years. She enjoyed bicycle riding with her husband, traveling to places...
Dorothy J. Harson
November 7, 2015
Rockford—Dorothy J. Harson, 82 of Rockford died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at home. Born January 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Gertrude (Bauer) Stenzel. Married Theodore J. Harson in February 1951 Dorothy worked in many different areas in her years at Specialty Screw from 1969 to 2005 never missing a day. Survivors; Children; Michael, Deborah L. Harson, Jackie...
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