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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...
Linda S. Olmsted
September 15, 2015
Linda S. Olmsted, 71 Rockford - Linda Sue Olmsted, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital after a year long battle with lung cancer. Born March 15, 1944 in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of George & Marie (Ray) Nesbitt. She married Larry Tomblin and they had two children Tamela & John “Mike” Tomblin. She later...
Delores Irene Carlyle
September 15, 2015
Delores Irene Carlyle, 82, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Morning Star Village following a lengthy illness. She was born June 9, 1933, in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of James and Florence McClinchey. Delores married Clark Carlyle on October 3, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away, in Rockford, on January 16, 2011. Delores enjoyed working at Wesley...
Charles G. Montana
September 15, 2015
Charles G. Montana, 74, of Rockford, went home to his Lord and Savior, and to the loving arms of his wife, Barbara, and son, Dominic on Tuesday, September 15, 2015; with his loving family at his side. He was born in Rockford on August 21, 1941; to parents Peter and Catherine (Maggio) Montana. Charlie married the love of his life,...
Mary Pirrello
September 14, 2015
Mary Pirrello age 94 passed away Monday September 14, 2015. She had the pleasure of visiting with most at her immediate and extended family over the last 3 weeks of her life. Family was her greatest joy. Mary enjoyed playing duplicate bridge competitively with her many friends at the Rockford Bridge Club. She played tennis into her 60s. She was...
Paulette A. Spinello
September 14, 2015
Paulette A. Spinello, 74, left this Earth to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 13, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Raymond and Ellen (Johnson) Watson. Paulette married Matt Spinello on October 28, 1961 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Throughout her life, Paulette worked at SS Kresge, Walgreens, Bill’s...
John T. Grogan, Sr.
September 14, 2015
John T. Grogan, Sr, 88, of Rockford was called home on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron. He was born April 18, 1927 in Jacksonville, IL the son of Jesse and Reta Grogan. John is a US Navy Veteran and served on an LST/LSD stationed off Japan Circa 1945. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and attended...
James Haws, Jr.
September 13, 2015
James Haws Jr., 54 of Stillman Valley, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 15, 1961 in Rockford the son of James and Bernice Haws, Sr. Married his wife Sonya Anderson. Jim loved farming, animals and Chana Sale Barn. Jim helped many peop0le whether it would be time, shelter, support or friendship. He loved...
Roseann Welch
September 11, 2015
RoseAnn Welch, 90, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died at home on Friday, September 11, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rockford on January 26, 1925, to parents Norman T. and Anna M. Ambrose. RoseAnn attended Bishop Muldoon High School, graduating in 1942. She married her husband Robert F. Welch Sr. at St. Patrick Catholic Church on...
Marie Mayfield
September 10, 2015
Marie Mayfield Died September 10, 2015, at age 94, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born July 9, 1921 Marie Acker in Murray City, Ohio to Carrie (Shaner) and Noah Acker, predeceased. Married Robert S Mayfield, March 3, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. He predeceased her in 1976. Survived by daughter Anne (George) Vestal, Son Stanton (Wendy) Mayfield. One Granddaughter, 3...
Cindy A Wells
September 10, 2015
Cindy A. Wells, 62, of Rockford, went home to her Lord and Savior, Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born on February 3, 1953, in Monroe, WI. Cindy was a caring employee at Swedish American Hospital for 34 years, where she considered everyone family. She was the mother of many cats, and had a deep love for animals. She was...
Dr. Kenneth Scott Stone
September 10, 2015
Dr. Kenneth Stone, 54, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was born August 5, 1961 in Ottawa, Il to Marvin and Melita Stone and married to Dr. Judith Runne on June 6, 1987. He practiced podiatry in Freeport, Il for many years. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend and he will be dearly...
Russell M Gerard
September 10, 2015
Russell M. Gerard, 77 Photo Russell M. Gerard, 77, of Roscoe, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 in his home. Born August 14, 1938 in Chicago the son of Merle E. and Juanita (Sandstrom) Gerard. He met his loving wife, Beverly Malin, at the age of 16 while they were both attending high school together. They married on June...
Alan Charles Hooper
September 9, 2015
Alan Charles Hooper, 55, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2015, doing the things he loved, working in the yard. He was born in Rockford on November 20, 1959. Alan was the son of Elizabeth and Russell Hooper. He loved being outside and made his work the thing he loved. He was the owner and operator of this landscape and...
Julie Ann Woehler
September 9, 2015
Julie Ann Woehler, 53 of Rockford died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born in Detroit, MI on March 18, 1962 the loving daughter of John and Nadine Cable. A 1980 graduate of West High School and a current faithful employee at Rock Valley College working in the IT department for 18 years. Julie...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Falgiatano
September 8, 2015
Patricia Ann “Pat” Falgiatano, 78, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 23, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Frederick and Angeline (Stephanick) Kimpel. Pat married Robert “Bob” Falgiatano in Rockford on June 1, 1957. She was a member of Holy...
Marie Luise Davis
September 6, 2015
Marie Luise Davis, 80, Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born in Nuremburg, Germany. She married John R. Davis. He predeceased her in 2002. Survived by her son, Jim Davis of Caledonia. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, with her nephew,...
Marguerite Zissler
September 5, 2015
Marguerite Zissler, 89 Rockford- Marguerite Zissler, 89, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 21, 1926 in Leatha, KY, the daughter of Ewell I. & Mamie B. (Coffey) Smith. Graduated from Fordsville High School, class of 1944. She married the love of her life Robert P. Zissler on November 5, 1945 in Henderson, KY. They...
Sam G Marsala
September 3, 2015
Sam G. Marsala, 90 of Rockford died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Presence Cor Maria Center surrounded by his family. Born March 10, 1925 in Rockford the son of George and Clara (Armato) Marsala. Sam served in the United States Air Force and was a WWII combat flyer from 1943 – 1945. Married his loving wife Marie Mazzola on January...
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