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Rita A. Corl
October 1, 2015
Rita A. Pendzinski Corl, 85, of Rockford died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Presence Cor Mariae. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Husak) Golchert. She married Raymond Pendzinski on Sept. 5, 1954 in Chicago, who preceded her in death in 1970. She was proud to have...
Frank A. Costello
September 30, 2015
Frank A. Costello, 91, of Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1924; to parents Phillip and Concetta Costello. Frank married his loving wife, Vivian Mae Noel on July 4, 1947; Vivian passed away on November 29, 1972. He owned and operated the “It” Liquor Store for several years, then was a sales...
Arthur Palmer Aumann
September 30, 2015
Arthur Palmer Aumann, 24, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in his home after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born December 22, 1990 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Vince and Sarah Aumann. He was pre-deceased earlier this year by his grandfather, Rod MacDonald. Arthur was an entertainment writer for The Northern Star, DeKalb's newspaper. He...
Ruth J. Adams
September 29, 2015
Ruth J. Adams, 100, Roscoe, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Fair Oaks Rehab and Health Care Center. She was born February 6, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Johnson) Gerlick. She married Steven Adams and he passed away in September, 2003. Ruth worked in the packing department at Amerock Corp for many years and helped her husband...
Jeffrey Raymond Sammons
September 29, 2015
Jeffrey Raymond Sammons, 54 Rockford - Jeffrey Raymond Sammons, 54, died on September 29, 2015 at OSF St Anthony Hospital with his family by his side. He was born October 3, 1960 in Rockford Illinois to Orval and Armella Sammons. A graduate of Boylan High School and Kishwaukee College, Jeff followed in his dad’s footsteps as a successful sales rep...
Rosemarie M. Ziemba
September 29, 2015
Rosemarie M. Ziemba 73 of Rockford died Tuesday September 29, 2015 in Rockford. A Diabetic for over 25 years. Rosemarie was born May 4, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Rosengalno aka Rosignolo) Campanella. Rosemarie graduated from Steinmetz High School in June 1960 and married Frank V. Ziemba on September 2, 1961 in St. Priscilla’s Catholic...
Jack H. Morgan
September 27, 2015
Jack H. Morgan, 88, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born November 18, 1926 in Rockford, the son of William and Louveta (Miller) Morgan. Jack was an Army veteran serving during WWII. On July 29, 1950, Jack married the love of his life, Maralyn McMahon in Rockford. Jack retired as the product manager at Greenlee Tool...
Frances Ingrassia
September 26, 2015
Frances C. Ingrassia Obituary ROCKFORD, IL - Frances C. Ingrassia died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at home at the age of 101. She was born in Kokomo Indiana November 21, 1913 the daughter of Giovanna and Leonardo Sciortino. Frances graduated from Indiana Business College then moved to Rockford Illinois in 1930 where she married Frank J. Ingrassia June 9, 1935...
Mary B. Gray
September 26, 2015
Mary B. Gray, 71, of Rockford, went home to our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 26, 2015; after her long battle with ALS. She was born on October 9, 1943, in Owen, WI; to parents Dr. William J. and Margaret (Richter) Schade. She was a 1963 graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School. Mary was married to her loving husband,...
Sean P. O'Hara
September 26, 2015
Sean Patrick O’Hara, 26, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1988 in Elk Grove Village, IL; son of Thomas O’Hara and Donna O’Hara. He was a graduate of Ombudsman High School, Class of 2007. He was currently employed by Fiat Chrysler Automotive Company as a forklift driver. Sean...
Thomas P. Atwood
September 26, 2015
Thomas Patton Atwood, 86, died on Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Rockford, IL at Wesley Willows. Tom was born on May 16, 1929 to George and Catherine (Skellie) Atwood. He grew up in Rockford and graduated from West High School in 1946. Following high school Tom joined the US Army and later graduated from the University of Omaha. His time...
Patricia "Paddy" Schmitz Grady
September 25, 2015
Patricia “Paddy” Schmitz Grady, 91, of Rockford, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and expert baker of cookies, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2015. A former longtime resident of Belvidere, she was born March 28, 1924, in Rockford to Raymond H. and Elisabeth Stuckey Schmitz. Paddy graduated from Rockford West High School in 1941 and from the University of Wisconsin in...
Dorothy G. Mahle
September 25, 2015
Dorothy Gene Mahle, 92, died Friday, Sept 25, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Susan, in Jasper, IN. She was born in Rockford, IL to Anna LaPuma Cascio and Michael D. Cascio on Sept 12, 1923. Dorothy was one of eight children. She was married to Orville Mahle and had three daughters: Susan Williams of Jasper, IN, Maribeth Hookway,...
Florence E Hare
September 24, 2015
Florence Elizabeth Hare, Rockford - The family and friends of Florence Elizabeth Hare are mourning her death on September 24th, 2015. Florence was born November 4, 1930 in Guanica, Puerto Rico. Her father was Ernest Edward Kilgore and mother Catalina Martinez. She was the youngest of seven children and eight stepchildren. Now survived by Julia Kilgore. Florence attended primary and...
Michael "Mike" D. Stoll
September 23, 2015
Michael "Mike" D. Stoll, 39, of Rockford, left his cancer behind him, Wednesday, September 23, 2015. He was born on May 25, 1976, in Maywood, IL; to parents Robert A. and Carole "Sue" Stoll. Mike was a 1994 graduate of Rockford Boylan Catholic High School. He played soccer for many years. He loved his Chicago sports teams; the Cubs, the...
Toni Alonzo
September 23, 2015
Toni Marie Alonzo passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015 She was born January 25, 1952 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Helen Alonzo. Toni was employed at Erv's Mug in Oak Creek WI for the past 30 years advancing to her current position of Office Manager. She shared her endless love with all she came in contact with,...
Jack Richard Huddleston
September 21, 2015
Jack Richard Huddleston, 84 Rockford - Jack Richard Huddleston, 84, passed away September 21, 2015 in Presence Saint Anne Center. Born August 1, 1931 in Blandinsville, IL, the son of Frank R. & Inez Jane (Conkey) Huddleston. Served in the US Air force during the Korean War. Married Mary Ellen “Pat” (Gannon) Didier on April 15, 1977, in Rockford. She...
Carl C. Volanti
September 19, 2015
Carl C. Volanti, 74, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony with his family by his side. Born April 19, 1941 in Chicago to Ignatius Volanti and Gelorma Campagna. He was the proud owner and operator of Five Points Video Audio. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. Survivors include...
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Hendricks
September 18, 2015
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Hendricks, 90, Rockford, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center. She was born June 1, 1925, in Zion. Betty was a talented artist and enjoyed creating special birthday cards and drawings for her family and friends. Survived by her son, Paul (Cheri) Rostan of Sun Lakes, AZ; her daughters, Linda (John) York of Stillman...
Edward George Heinle
September 16, 2015
Edward George Heinle, 81 Rockford, IL - Edward George Heinle, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Born June 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Charles J. & Betty V. (Beiber) Heinle. He graduated from Olney High School, Delaware Valley University, and the University of Minnesota with a Master in Dairy Science. Served in the US Army 1955...
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