Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Jackie Elaine Barnett

Jackie Elaine Barnett

February 19, 2015

Jackie Elaine Barnett 80 formerly of Elgin passed away Thursday February 19, 2015 in her home surrounded by her husband Frank and daughter Deborah and her husband John. She was born December 3, 1934 in Chicago the daughter of Theodore and Mary Sue Ellis. She Married Frank D. Barnett on June 7, 1952 in Carterville, IL. Jackie worked for Motorola...

David Spicer Marth

David Spicer Marth

February 18, 2015

David Spicer Marth, 85 David Spicer Marth, 85 of Rockford, Illinois passed away after a courageous battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Amberwood Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Born July 22, 1929 in Rockford, the son of William & Olive (Spicer) Marth. Graduate of West High School, class of 1947 and Iowa...

Virginia Mannone

Virginia Mannone

February 17, 2015

Virginia Mannone, 92, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at East Bank Center in Loves Park. She was born April 14, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Leonarda (Scarpetta) Pipitone. Virginia married Joseph Mannone in Rockford on April 6, 1940. He passed away in 1988. She worked for Nelson Knitting and then worked at Lillian’s Clothing Store...

Gail M. Huene Schryer

Gail M. Huene Schryer

February 16, 2015

Beloved Daughter and Sister Gail Marie Huene Schryer, 58, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 26, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Ernest H. and Delores E. (Schuring) Huene. She was a very intelligent, kind, caring and compassionate...

Lisa  Joan Lindstrom

Lisa Joan Lindstrom

February 15, 2015

Lisa Joan Lindstrom, 53, of Rockford died February, 15, 2015 at Exceptional Care Center in Sterling. Born on August 20, 1961 the daughter of Ronald E. and Susan L. (Swenson) Lindstrom. Survived by her mother, Susan; sister, Kathy; brothers, Steve and Mike Lindstrom and uncles, Gerald Lindstrom. Preceded in death by her father, Ronald and uncles Robert and Larry Lindstrom....

Mary  Anne Bonavia

Mary Anne Bonavia

February 13, 2015

“Devoted Mother” Mary Anne Bonavia, 46, of Rockford, died suddenly in her home, on Friday, February 13, 2015. She was born in Rockford, on July 1, 1968; daughter of Michael and Mary (Notari) Bonavia. Mary was a gifted pianist and often wrote her own music. She was chosen by the State of Illinois Board of Education as a Young Author,...

Jon C.  Blaha

Jon C. Blaha

February 11, 2015

Jon C. Blaha, 59, of Rockford, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in his home, with his loving wife Candace, and his best friend Jeff Starr, by his side. He was born on December 22, 1955, son of Richard and Eleanor (Johnson) Blaha. Jon married his wife, in Chicago, IL, on September 7, 1990. He was a graduate of Guilford...

Michael J. Sassali

Michael J. Sassali

February 11, 2015

Michael J. Sassali, 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 13, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Samuel and Lilias (Nicol) Sassali. He was a proud veteran serving in the Army Reserves. Michael worked most of his life for American Bank, which became Amcore Bank. He was able to enjoy several years...

Bernard E. Rammon

Bernard E. Rammon

February 11, 2015

Bernard E. “Bud” Rammon, 90, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Emeritus Senior Living. He was born April 27, 1924, in Chicago; the son of Bernard and Mary Rammon. Bud was a WW II veteran serving in the Army and was awarded the Silver Star. He married Josephine LaPlaca. She passed away in September 1995. Bud worked at...

Thomas E. Vola

Thomas E. Vola

February 10, 2015

Thomas E. Vola, 79, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in his home. Born April 7, 1935, in Rockford, the son of John and Effie (Swenson) Vola. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy serving on the USS Merrimack. Tom married Lillian Zweep on September 15, 1962 at St. James Catholic Church in Rockford. He...

Gregory  Lindmark

Gregory Lindmark

February 9, 2015

Please note: ALL condolences must be approved by the Funeral Home before they are placed on the wall. Thank you for your understanding. Gregory Lindmark, 53, of Loves Park, died Monday, February 9, 2015 in his home. He was born August 3, 1961 in Rockford the son of Gerald D. and Elissa J. (Zacharia) Lindmark. Graduate of Guilford High School...

Ben J. Unangst

Ben J. Unangst

February 7, 2015

Ben J. Unangst, 89, of Rockford, died February 7, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1925 in Polo, IL the son of Ben H. and Hazel (Wisner) Unangst. Served in the United States Army during WWII in North Africa and Italy as a medic. He married his loving wife, Jeannette Hetzel March 29, 1952....

Gary J. Buttikofer

Gary J. Buttikofer

February 7, 2015

Gary J. Buttikofer, 67, of Loves Park, died after a short illness on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his home. He was born on June 7, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa the son Fred and Lillian (Pennington) Buttikofer. Graduated high school in Potosi WI, where he played football and baseball pitching a no-hitter. He joined the US Army serving in San...

Lorayne M Tommerdahl

Lorayne M Tommerdahl

February 7, 2015

Lorayne M. Tommerdahl, 80 Rockford-Lorayne M. Tommerdahl, 80, passed away Saturday, February 07, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 3, 1934, in Averill, MN, the daughter of Orville and Gwentya (Hines) Osmundson. Lorayne worked as a bookkeeper for Don Carter Lanes for over twenty years, retiring in 2003. Married Robert B. Tommerdahl, in Glyndon, MN, on July...

Marie I. Stenberg

Marie I. Stenberg

February 7, 2015

Marie I. Stenberg, 91, South Beloit, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born February 26, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Larson) Bergman. Marie married Harold L. Stenberg on March 12, 1942. He passed away September 23, 2000. She was a sales clerk at Chas. V. Weise...

Michael E.  Freeman

Michael E. Freeman

February 6, 2015

Michael E. Freeman, 24, of Loves Park, left us too soon on Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born in Rockford on December 15, 1990; son of Kurt Freeman and Mitzi DiVerdi. Mike attended Harlem High School, and was a proud employee of Hyundai on Perryville. He loved cars, enjoyed softball, and was an avid bowler. Mike was especially proud...

N. Dale Posey

N. Dale Posey

February 6, 2015

N. Dale Posey III, 39, of Rockford passed away suddenly on Friday, February 6, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital from a heart attack. Born on October 24, 1975 to Owen and Karen (Posey) Howard. Dale enjoyed his job at Haas Towing where he was a tow truck driver. He also loved to go fishing and spending quality time with...

Mary  C.  Taylor

Mary C. Taylor

February 5, 2015

Mary C. Taylor, 85, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Born on March 2, 1929, in Marshfield, WI, to Reuben and Joyce (Hatteberg) Connor, Mary was married to Eugene C. Taylor on August 12, 1950 in Auburndale, WI. Mary was a dedicated teacher for 20 years at Haskell Elementary School in Rockford. She shared her love of literature,...

Lisa J. Lindstrom

Lisa J. Lindstrom

February 5, 2015

Lisa Joan Lindstrom, 53, of Sterling and formerly of Rockford, died February 15, 2015 at Exceptional Care Center in Sterling. She was born on August 20, 1961 in Rockford the daughter of Ronald E. and Susan (Swenson) Lindstrom. She is survived by her mother, Susan; sister, Kathy Knoll; brothers, Steve and Mike Lindstrom and uncles, Gerald and Larry Lindstrom. Preceded...

Patricia Harold

Patricia Harold

February 5, 2015

Patricia Joan Harold, 84, died Feb. 5, 2015 in her home in Rockford following complications from a fall and subsequent surgery. “Pat” was born Patricia Joan Keenan, the only child of Charles Keenan and Josephine (Clancy) Keenan, on July 24, 1930 in the old St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. Pat moved as a young child to Dubuque, Iowa, where she...