May 12, 2015

May 10, 2015

Monica K. (King) Rivers, 73, Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015, after a short illness, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hannan) King. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School. Monica married the love of her life, Clifford Rivers in...

May 9, 2015

Carl K. Henry, 94, of Rockford, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Born on February 28, 1921; to parents, Elisha and Etta Mae (Clark) Henry, in Cainsville, Tennessee. Carl married his loving wife, Palma, on October 16, 1948; in Rockford. Carl proudly served his country in World War II, in the U.S. Air Corp, as a...

May 8, 2015

Eugene H. Johnson, Sr., 74 Winnebago- Eugene Howes Johnson, Sr., 74, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015, in his home. Born September 4, 1940 in Canistota, SD, the son of Frederick C. & Darline (Ball) Johnson. He married Diane Elizabeth Grosvenor on December 29, 1962. After serving in the US Navy, he became a Master Plumber for over fifty years...

May 6, 2015

Marie D. Hart, 82, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in her home, with her children by her side. Born August 19, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of William & Marion (Jurasek) Goetz. Graduated from Muldoon High School. During her life she was a home maker helping raise her two children Therese and Thomas. She was a member...

May 4, 2015

Sam J. Guarino, 92, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 7, 1922, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Josephine (LaSalla) Guarino. Sam was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II in 1942 to 1946. He married Geraldine T. Salamone on June 1, 1946 in...

May 4, 2015

Rockford—Joseph A.Fallon Jr., 90 of Rockford died Monday morning , May 4, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born October 6, 1924 in Lawrence MA to Joseph A. and Mary Ellen Fallon nee Bodkin. Married Margaret Mary Paulsen on December 26, 1950 in Jackson Heights, Long Island, New York. Joseph worked in Sales after serving...

May 3, 2015

Michael P. Tuite, 45, of Rockford and Tampa, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Rockford, on August 5, 1969; son of Gerald F. and Diane (Goodrid) Tuite, Sr. He married his loving wife, Jenifer (Burkardt) on January 1, 2012 on Siesta Key Beach, FL. Mike was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were Notre Dame...

May 1, 2015

Helen J. French, 84 Photo Helen ‘Jean’ French, 84, of Rockford died peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 12, 1930 in Keota, IA the daughter of William P. and Christina C. (Griener) Adam and was the 8th out of 11 children. Graduated high school in Fairfield, IA and eventually landed...

April 30, 2015

Leatrice Joy Gleason, 90, of Rockford, IL. (formerly of Chicago), passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Morningstar Village where she lived and enjoyed her final years. Joy was born March 19, 1925, the daughter of Jack and Ethylene Gleason. Joy worked as a civilian in the US Army and was stationed in Germany from 1946-1949. Joy graduated from...

April 29, 2015

Kenneth A. Miller, 93 Rockford -Kenneth A. Miller, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born January 20, 1922, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Albert & Leonarda (Studer) Miller. Graduated Cathedral Latin High School in 1940 and attended John Carroll University. He served his country during WWII, Pacific Theater,...

April 28, 2015

Patricia Elsie Halbe 91 of Rockford passed away Tuesday April 28, 2015 in Rockford. She was born May 9, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Goldie Whitney. She worked as department head secretary for Caterpillar in Aurora for 35 years. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Her deep love for her Irish heritage was displayed...

April 27, 2015

Stanley E. “Stan” Wilson, 56. Rockford, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, in his home. He was born March 10, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Mortimer E. and Doris I. (Divan) Wilson. Stan worked as machinist for Exact Machine Company for over 20 years. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Survived by his son Justin Harrolle; his...

April 27, 2015

John Christopher Buffo, 44, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015, after a long illness. John was the beloved son of Joseph and Judy Buffo. John was born on October 23, 1970. John spent his elementary years at St. Bernadette Grade School and graduated from Boylan High School. John loved sports and started his sports career at an...

April 26, 2015

Janet L. Mitchell, 84, Cherry Valley, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, in her home following a prolonged illness. She was born October 28, 1930, in McAllen, Texas; the daughter of Robert and Ernestine (Allen) Savage. Janet married Richard A. “Dick” Mitchell in McAllen, Texas on August 8, 1950. He passed away in Rockford on January 28, 2011. Janet worked...

April 24, 2015

Donald R. “Maggie” Magnuson, 72, of Rockford, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. Born on November 8, 1942, in Rockford; to parents, Clarence and Hilma (Wendt) Magnuson. Donald married Charlotte Robinette in Pembrooke, Virginia; on July 10,1984. He worked at Mattison Machine, Barcol Overhead doors, and as a Pipefitter at Ingersol Machine, retiring in 2001. Donald was proud to have...

April 24, 2015

George E. Hintzsche, 87, of Rockford passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 in his home. Born March 9, 1928, in Lynnville Township, the son of Henry and Bessie (Smith) Hintzsche. He grew up on the family farm and then became an Educator, earning his Master’s degree. George retired as a Principal from Lathrop School. He married Doris “Debbie” Baker on...

April 23, 2015

Judith Marilynn Janik (nee Anderson) passed away in her sleep on April 23, 2015 in Rockford. She was born on a farm near Belgrade, Minnesota, on August 24, 1926, the older of two girls. She loved the farm and living so close to her cousins. The family moved to Illinois in 1940. Judith met her husband Matthew “John” Janik at...

April 23, 2015

Raul “Rudy” Robles, 58 Rockford- Raul “Rudy” Robles, 58, passed away in his home on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Born March 16, 1957 in Brownfield, Texas the son of Eduardo and Ignacia (DeLeon) Robles. Rudy married his best friend and soul mate, Debbie Landgraf on August 23, 1986 in Rockford at St. Rita Catholic Church. Together they had 2 beautiful...

April 23, 2015

David Christopher Griffith, 55, of Madison and formerly of Rockford died Thursday, April 23, 2015 in his home. Born April 5, 1960, the son of Mary Lou and Harold Griffith. After graduating from Rockford East High School he entered into the US Air Force and was honorably discharged. Dave had worked for Anderson Packaging, Quaker Oats, Rockford Standard, Swedish American...