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Joseph M Lonergan
August 8, 2015
JOSEPH M. LONERGAN, 63 FOREST PARK - Joseph M. Lonergan, 63, of Forest Park passed away Saturday, August 8th, 2015, suddenly in his sleep. Born February 14, 1952, in Moline, IL to Paul and Mary Lou (Marriott) Lonergan. Joe was the quality manager at the Lombard Swiss Screw Company. A Navy veteran, he served out of NAS Miramar base in...
Janet Ann Miller
August 6, 2015
Janet Ann Miller, 80, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away August 6th, 2015 after a long illness, with her loving husband by her side. Born on February 27th, 1935 to Robert E. Hough and Maude Mae Johnson. Jan graduated from RK Welsh Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School, and West Senior High School. Jan worked for Greenlee Tool Company, in...
William J Mosley
August 6, 2015
William J. Mosley, 72 of Rockford passed away Friday, August 6, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore Illinois. He was born May 26, 1943 in Birmingham Alabama. Survivors include his son Michael Mosley of Loves Park, three grandchildren Morgan Mosley, Cameron Mosley, Reese Mosley, numerous in-laws, and Willow. He is predeceased by his parents and wife Rita. A memorial service...
Pyper Dawn Ballard
August 4, 2015
Pyper Dawn Ballard, 9, Rockford, accepted the hand of the Lord Tuesday, August 4, 2015. She was born August 20, 2005, in Rockford, the daughter of Dennis Ballard and Sheila Andrus. Pyper was so very special with a twinkle in her eye and a smile that could turn the worst of days around. Pyper attended Carlson Elementary School where she...
Elmer "Lyle" Wilt
August 4, 2015
Elmer “Lyle” Wilt, 90, Cherry Valley, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in his home. He was born October 5, 1924, in Appleton City, Missouri, the son of Charles and Flora (Green) Wilt. Lyle lived 80 of his 90 years in Cherry Valley. He enlisted in the Army Air Force at the age of 18 and rose to the rank...
Michael Dean Numbers
August 2, 2015
Michael Dean Numbers, 54 Michael Dean Numbers, 54, of Rockford passed away August 2, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 5, 1960, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Larry and Frances (Dahlke) Numbers. Michael owned and operated his own auto body paint shop named Paint by Numbers. Later he worked for Speedway Auto Mall retiring in 2007. Married Peggy...
Betty J. Ferrell
August 2, 2015
Betty J. Ferrell (formerly Wisehart), 87, of Rockford died August 2, 2015 at Presence Cor Mariae. Born March 16, 1928, in Paducah, KY, the younger daughter of Charles and Lillie Dell (Stubblefield) Wisehart. Lived 53 years in Rockford, coming here from Peoria, IL. Married Everett L. Ferrell on May 10, 1947, in Mayfield, Ky. Graduated from Tilghman High School, Paducah,...
Juanita Faye Drews
July 31, 2015
Juanita Faye Drews, 74 Carpentersville, IL - Juanita Faye Drews, 74, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in the loving care of her daughter home. Born November 9, 1940 the daughter of Val Jean & Loretta (Whitehouse) Sisk. Faye worked for Motorola Company for thirty years, retiring in 2000. Survivors include children Donna (Don) Jackson, Anthony Drews, Teresa (David) Kincaid,...
Albert R. Labunski
July 31, 2015
Albert R. Labunski, 97 of Rockford died Friday, July 31, 2015 at Wesley Willows Nursing Home. Albert was born April 10, 1918 in Rockford, Illinois to William and Katherine (Urbas) Labunski. Served in the US Navy and Married Lillian (Sautel) on November 7, 1943. Albert worked in many capacities at Ingersoll Cutter and Milling departments for 44 years. Albert enjoyed...
Martin J. "Marty" Cacciapaglia
July 30, 2015
Martin J. “Marty” Cacciapaglia, 77, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family. Born January 5, 1938, in Rockford, the son of Martin L. and Lillian (Gullotto) Cacciapaglia. Marty married Carol Bjork in 1954. “Carolepipe” was the love of his life which he wrote, “Everyone should have a Carole in their...
Lillian Marion George
July 29, 2015
Lillian Marion George, 84, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2015. She was born April 5, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Motieus (Mike) and Marya (Mary) Daugirda. Graduate of Rockford West High School - Class of 1948. She married Lloyd (Bob) George on February 9, 1952. Lillian’s life was forever changed when her husband Bob passed away on...
Samuel Patrick Thomas Rude
July 29, 2015
Beloved son Samuel Patrick Thomas Rude, 18 of Rockford passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from an unknown heart condition. Father Scott Rude, Mother Stacie Walton, brother Caleb and sister Alex were blessed to have him in their lives. Samuel graduated from Auburn High School Renaissance Academy, where he was an AP Scholar with Distinction, an Illinois State Scholar...
Edward J. Sauberlich
July 28, 2015
Edward J. Sauberlich, 71, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Born July 23, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Herman & Nina (Lewis) Sauberlich. During his life Edward lived in Illinois, Alaska and California and had held jobs as electrician, truck driver, bar and pool business owner and contractor. He enjoyed being outside spending...
Janet Lee Fritchen
July 28, 2015
Janet Lee Fritchen, 80, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Born May 19, 1935 in Richland, IA to LeRoy and Edith (Richardson) Sheetz. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1953. Married Bernard Fritchen on July 4, 1953. Janet was a homemaker and proud of her 62 years of marriage and her...
Mary Lou Weickert
July 26, 2015
Mary Lou Weickert, 83 Rockford- Mary Lou Weickert, 83, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Mary Lou was born August 12, 1931, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Samuel H. & Anastasia (Donovan) Cheney. She graduated with her BS in Education from Ball State, specializing in teaching the hearing impaired. She...
Julie E. Fedor
July 26, 2015
Julia “Julie” E. Fedor, 82 of Rockford, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 in her home with family at her side. She was born on April 15, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas and Henrietta (Yonker) Delanty. Graduated from Evangelical Hospital of Chicago Nursing School and married her loving husband, Chester Fedor. Worked many years in the hospital and moved...
Doris Lundin
July 26, 2015
Doris Louise (Thompson) Lundin, 94, of Rockford, died July 26, 2015 at Wesley Willows. Born Feb. 21, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Thompson. She was a graduate of Rockford Central High School and attended Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Virginia. Married her loving husband John Lundin on Feb. 21, 1942 and together had 3 beautiful children....
Leo M. Ruefer
July 24, 2015
Leo M. Ruefer, Jr., 82, of Rockton died Friday morning, July 24, 2015 at home. Born August 9, 1932 to Leo M. Ruefer, Sr. and Catherine (Bowler) Ruefer in Rockford, Illinois. Attended Rockford Catholic grade schools and graduated from West Rockford high school in 1950. Leo played football and was named to the Rockford’s All City Team as a first...
Charlie "Harley Charley" Meyer
July 23, 2015
Charles V. Meyer, 54 “Harley Charley” Charlie V. Meyer, 54, of Rockford died after a courageous battle with Leukemia on July 23, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 25, 1961 the son of Vernon and Shirley (Swenson) Meyer. Graduated from Guilford High School and worked as a logistic driver for Quest Diagnostics for over 15 years. Charlie’s true passion...
Donald F. York
July 23, 2015
HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDPA, PILOT Donald F. York, 70, of Machesney Park, took to the skies on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Don was born in Rockford, on February 5, 1945; to parents Roy and Rubena York. He married his loving wife Sue at the Loves Park Free Church on August 3, 1968. Don proudly served his country as a Pilot, in...
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