June 22, 2015

Donald E. Smale, 90 US Flag Donald “Don” E. Smale, 90, of Rockford died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born July 10, 1924 in Rockford the son of Edmund and Loretta (Cullen) Smale. Joined the US Navy and served during WWII as a radioman on PT 176 in the South Pacific for 3 years. On May...

June 21, 2015

Dorothy Robinson, 62, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Elkhorn, WI, due to an automobile accident. She was born December 5, 1952, in Chester, Arkansas. Dorothy married Odell Robinson and he passed away in Rockford in 2002. She was an accountant in the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County office for 10 years retiring in 2014. She was a...

June 21, 2015

David John “Butch” Davenport, 71, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, in his home. He was born June 17, 1944, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of David and Mildred “Peg” (Bagby) Davenport. His family moved to Rockton when he was 5 years old. After graduating from Hononegah High School in the class of 1962, he served in the Army...

June 19, 2015

John J. Reynolds, 76, of Machesney Park, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin. Born December 10, 1938, in Rockford, the son of John E. and Lillian K. (McGuire) Reynolds. John worked in machine setup at National Lock for many years and retired from ITW Shakeproof. He spent 50 years with his best friend...

June 18, 2015

Nadine A. Grogan, 84, of Rockford, was called home on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born in Jacksonville, IL, on January 16, 1931; to parents Jabus G. and Lula Mae (Frogge) Worrall. She graduated from Jacksonville H.S., and went on to marry her beloved husband, John T. Grogan, Sr.; on June 27, 1949. Nadine was a devoted member of...

June 17, 2015

Frank Allen Cassaro passed away suddenly on June 17, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1939, he was the son of Peter and Nina (Militello) Cassaro. He graduated from West High School in 1957, and then went in to the army for 3 years, 2 of which were spent in Germany. In 1967 he joined the Rockford Fire...

June 16, 2015

John “Jack” Edward Huber, 79 of Loves Park went to be with Jesus June 16, 2015. Born January 17, 1936 to John and Ruth (Gates) Huber. Served in the United States Air Force. Married Margaret (Lorber) on March 29, 1958 in Paragould Arkansas. Served as Service Manager for Northern Mechanical for nearly 40 years. Member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local...

June 15, 2015

June 14, 2015

Harry J. Heidel, 67, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born June 29, 1947, in Freeport, the son of Harvey J. and Violet B. (Miller) Heidel. Harry served in the Air Force attaining the rank of Sargent. He married Brenda C. Demmon in Rockford on December 10, 1966. Harry worked for the United States...

June 14, 2015

Born in Fort Dodge, IA July 29, 1927 to James David Malloy and Helen Louise Fry. She departed this life June 14, 2015, was married to Edward J. Monahan April 29, 1949 and together raised 5 children. June was a wonderful homemaker who created a beautiful and nurturing home while raising her family with love and kindness always shining through....

June 14, 2015

June 13, 2015

Vita Campisi Ingrassia 101 Rockford -Vita Ingrassia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, died at age 101 on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The daughter of Anthony and Catherine Ciaccio Campisi, born August 13, 1913, she married Paul J. Ingrassia, September 3, 1934 at Saint Anthony of Padua Church. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Roberta), Sarasota,...

June 13, 2015

Maria Angileri, 99, of Rockford died Saturday, June 13, 2015 in her home. Born January 9, 1916 in Rockton the daughter of Antonino and Giovanna (Laudicina) Mannira. At the age of 2 Maria moved back to Marsala Sicily to be with family, married to her loving husband, Vito Angileri April 19, 1933 in Italy and returned to the United States...

June 12, 2015

Debra Ann Morlen, 59, Rockford, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born April 12, 1956, in Rochelle, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Kingsbury) Fell. Debra was a unit clerk at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for over 30 years. Survived by her daughter, Heather (Joshua) Towle; her son, Steve Morlen, both of Rockford; her...

June 11, 2015

Ralph Joseph Fortman, 86 Rockford- Ralph Joseph Fortman, 86, passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2015 in his home while being cared for by the wonderful hospice employees and his wife Pearl whom he adored. Born October 5, 1928 in Wheaton, IL, the son of George & Kathryn (Schwickert) Fortman. Ralph severed in the US Army during the Korean War. Married...

June 9, 2015

June 9, 2015

June 9, 2015

ROCKFORD -- Dr. William James Kramer, 86, of Rockford died June 9, 2015 at his home in Wesley Willows. Born April 23, 1929 in Bellwood, Illinois, son of John and Helen (Mueller) Kramer. Served in the U.S. Army for two years and spent 1952 in Korea. Married Lois Claire Murphy, July 6, 1957, in Monee, Illinois. Undergraduate studies at the...

June 9, 2015

David R. Hughes, 73, of Machesney Park, took to the skies on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. David was born in Stevens Point, WI, on April 2, 1942; to parents, Nelson and Janet (Field) Hughes. He married his loving wife of 47 years, Anna M (Rajkowski) Hughes, on June 1, 1968; in Appleton, WI, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. David worked...

June 8, 2015

Alice Christine (Nesheim) Saudargas, 99, was born May 18 1916 in Fairdale, Illinois, to Norwegian immigrants. She graduated with a degree from Northern Illinois University. While there, she met her husband, Alex Saudargas. She earned her master's degree in education from Northern Illinois University. Alice worked as a special education teacher and eventually became a principal of Elmwood Center, a...