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David K. Young
March 7, 2015
David Keith Young 60 of Rockford passed away Saturday March 7. 2015 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 21, 1954 in Rockford, the son of W. Cloves and W. Mae Young. He attended Auburn High School. He then worked at Sundstrand for over 25 years. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, collecting many things and a Bears Fan. Survivors include...
Timothy Bederka
March 5, 2015
Timothy Paul Bederka, 60, of Rockford died unexpectedly on March 5, 2015 in his home. Born Dec. 26, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Bederka. As a boy Tim enjoyed Ham Radio, which was a life long hobby talking to people all over the world. He was a volunteer fireman for Log Cabin...
Charles Kaye Wagner
March 5, 2015
Charles Kay Anderson Wagner, 90 Charles Kay Anderson Wagner, 90, passed away peacefully on March 5, in the care of the Kirk’s Place at Wesley Willows, Rockford, IL. Born January 27, 1925 in St. Albans, New York, Charlie attended The Hill School for his preparatory education. Charlie then attended University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated from Colgate University in...
Glenna E. Cross
March 4, 2015
Glenna E. Cross, born March 4, 1918, to Annie and Charles Comly in Seward, Illinois. She graduated from Pecatonica High School and attended Blackburn College and University of Wisconsin. She then taught schools in Winnebago County and Beloit, Wisconsin. Married June 29, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois to Richard R. Cross and lived in Woodstock from 1949 until 2009 when they...
Gordon H. Marohl
March 2, 2015
Gordon H. Marohl, 80, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Born in Stratford, WI, on April 9, 1934,; son of Henry and Cecelia (Siedl) Marohl. He graduated from Stratford High School, in 1952. Gordon married his loving wife Doris, on June 19, 1965; in Loves Park, IL. Gordon spent most of his professional life as a driver; driving...
Hugh L. Doyle
March 1, 2015
Hugh L. Doyle, 80, of Rockford, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Steven and Jeannie Doyle. He graduated from Lindblom High School where he met and later married his loving wife, Doris Ruhl on March 17, 1955. Hugh worked at Midway Airport and...
Linda L. Beishir
March 1, 2015
Linda L. Beishir, 78, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 in her home. Born July 23, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Ruben G. and Bertha M. (Smyth) Wherley. Linda married Richard Beishir on September 21, 1957. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a supervisor, retiring in 1989. Linda also worked as an election judge. She...
Frances Scalise
February 28, 2015
Frances (Gagliano) Scalise, 94, a life-long resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Frances was born on April 24, 1920 in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Gagliano. She married Alex Scalise on December 30, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2005. She attended Rockford High School...
Robert Charles Mitchell
February 27, 2015
Robert Charles Mitchell, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2015 in his daughter’s home with his son-in-law, Rob, by his side. Born January 29, 1933 in Hebron, Nebraska to Charles and Armelina (Brin) Mitchell. He married the love of his life Evelyn Meyer on November 22, 1955 in Beatrice, Nebraska. Robert was a veteran of the United...
Richard Long
February 26, 2015
Richard Long 72 of Rockford passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 in Cor Mariae Nursing Home. He was born August 16, 1942 in Dixon, IL, the son of George and Carrie Long. He served in the US Air Force from 1961-1965. He worked for Martin Automatic for 39 years, retiring in 2009. Richard was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan,...
Patrick P. Fleming
February 26, 2015
Patrick P. Fleming, 81, of Rockford passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 23, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Harold and Rosemary (Rice) Fleming. Patrick graduated in 1951 from Rockford East High School. He went on to join the United States Air Force, immediately after graduating, where he became a Staff Sargent....
Mary Ellen Aleshire
February 25, 2015
Joined her Husband Richard (Dick) Norman Aleshire, Sr. in eternity on February 25, 2015. Mary was born on April 6, 1932 in the small town of Nova, Ohio; daughter of Louisa and Rufus Fishpaw. She had fond memories of growing up on a farm outside of Nova. She attended Ashland College, before falling in love with Dick, marrying him, and...
Jim J. Toms
February 24, 2015
James J. “Jim” Toms, 81, of Rockford, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in his home. He was born in Kaukauna, WI, on February 17, 1934; son of Jewel and Laura Toms. Jim married his wife Joyce on June 9, 1961, in Wausau, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, as a Seabee; serving in both Bermuda and...
Nikolai William Lidster
February 24, 2015
On Tuesday February 24th 2015, Nikolai William Lidster was born at 8:42 pm and taken by God at 9:12 pm, that same night. He was 1 lb 1 oz and 11 in long. He is the son of Brandon and Kayla Lidster, and is the baby brother of Jayden Lidster. He leaves behind many loving family members who will miss...
Alfred Michael Vollmer
February 23, 2015
Alfred Michael Vollmer left this life on February 23, 2015, to be forever with the Lord. Born in Rockford, IL. Sept 8, 1938 to Carl and Betty Vollmer. Lived all his life in Rockford, graduating from St. Thomas High School in 1957.Served in the US Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal. On Nov. 17,1962 he married Frances Sager, who...
Reed R Hackenmiller
February 23, 2015
Reed R. Hackenmiller, 71, of Rockford, died February 23, 2015 in Clearwater, FL from lung cancer. He was born on June 3, 1943 to Ray and Angela (Blaser) Hackenmiller in Austin, MN. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, MN and St. Mary's College in Winona, MN, then he moved to Rockford, IL. He worked at Gunite Foundry (now...
Barbara A. Eckert
February 22, 2015
Barbara Eckert departed this earthly life on February 22, 2015. She was born February 16, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Irving and Romona Mead. She graduated from West High School in 1946. She married Ralph Eckert in May of 1948; he passed in 1985. She worked for State Farm Insurance from 1980 until she retired in 2003. She loved...
Thomas E. Tisdale, Jr.
February 20, 2015
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Tisdale, Jr., 49, of Rockford died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 6, 1966 in Chicago the son of Thomas E. and Mary (Szarowicz) Tisdale, Sr. Tommy was a mechanic by trade and a free spirit by choice. He was a member of the AMC Club (American Muscle...
Robert E. Klein
February 20, 2015
ROBERT E. KLEIN, 76 ROCKFORD - Robert E. Klein, 76 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 27, 1938 in Rockford, the son of Harold M. & Mary B. (Burke) Klein. He married Mary Kreitzman in Rockford, on May 9, 1959, Robert was employed by Motor Parts, Napa Auto, and was...
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