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Stephen Ray Myers
February 5, 2015
Stephen Ray Myers, 64, of Rockford died Thursday, February 5, 2015 in his home. He was born on January 6, 1951 in Freeport the son of Ray and Alma (Hieronomus) Myers. After graduating high school, Stephen took college courses to become a machinist. After serving his apprenticeship and several years of working he was the proud owner of his own...
Regina Jeannie Harezlak
February 1, 2015
Regina "Jeannie" Harezlak of Rockford passed away February 1, 2015 in Presence St. Anne's Center. She was born September 4, 1916 in Pittsburgh to Apolonia (Duralski) and Frank Matuszewski. Jeannie lived most her life in Rockford, marrying Charles "Colonel" Harezlak in 1936. They were married for 54 years until his death in 1990. She was employed and retired after 30...
Lyle G Park
February 1, 2015
Lyle G. Park, 81, of Rockford passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Lyle was born July 6, 1933 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin the son of George and Mae (Bacon) Park. He joined the Airforce and served as a Private First Class in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1954. Returning home he married Nancy Hintz on...
Judith "Judy" Timpe
January 31, 2015
Judith Ann Timpe, 73, of Rockford, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 from complications after surgery. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, on May 12 1941, the youngest child of Virgil and Iva (Nemoede) Herrick of Galena, Illinois. Judy graduated from Galena High School in 1959. She was married to Wayne G. Timpe on September 30, 1961, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena....
Richard R. "Rick" Kolthoff
January 31, 2015
Loving Husband, Father and Son Richard R. “Rick” Kolthoff, 47, of Machesney Park went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in his home. Born March 28, 1967, in Freeport, the son of Bobby and Carol (Genant) Kolthoff. Rick graduated from Harlem High School. He married Jacqueline Myers on September 9, 1989 in Rockford. Rick worked as...
Louise A. Hedges
January 30, 2015
Louise A. Hedges 95, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015, in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born May 31, 1919, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Arthur B. and Hilda (Skare) Leverson. Louise graduated from Fargo High School and Interstate Business College. She married James A. Hedges in Walla Walla, WA on January 10, 1942. He died...
Lois M. Judd
January 28, 2015
Lois M. Judd, 86, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was born July 24, 1928, in Freeport, the daughter of John and Lucy (Hahnal) Zweirfel. She was a graduate of Aquin Catholic High School in Freeport. Lois married Duane Judd in Durand on March 7, 1946. Lois worked at National Lock, then went on...
Robert H. Landis
January 27, 2015
ROBERT H. LANDIS, 89, Rockford, formerly of Edina, MN, and Camp Hill, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1925, in Rohrerstown, PA to Howard Brubaker Landis and Helen King Landis. He was a graduate of East Hempfield Township High School, Lancaster, PA and then served in the US Army during...
Mary E Black
January 27, 2015
Mary Esther Black-88 Rockford Mary Esther Black, 88 of Rockford, passed away January 27, 2015 at Wesley Willows. Born February 20, 1926, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of George and Edith (Smith) Black. Mary resided 64 years on the George Black Farm on Tate Road, moving to Wesley Willows in 2004. Mary lived in Rockford all her life. She was employed...
Linda L. "Lin" Mollway
January 26, 2015
Linda Lea (Lin) Speake Mollway, who was the most unselfish person that most anyone could ever know, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side on January 26, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Lin was a fantastic person, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her first concern – always – was about others; so...
William J. Townsend
January 25, 2015
William J. “Bill” Townsend, 70, of Monroe Center, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 in his home with family at his side. He was born on November 8, 1944 in Rockford, the son of Robert and Helen Townsend. Married his loving wife Betty Lilja on May 6th, 1967 in Rockford, IL. Bill worked for 30 years at Chrysler as a material...
Alfredo A Cosimini
January 24, 2015
ALFREDO 'AL' COSIMINI, 76 ROCKFORD — Alfredo “Al” Cosimini, 76, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the Rockford Memorial Hospital with Mary, his loving wife of 51 years, at his side. Al, born in Chicago on No-vember 23, 1938, was the son of Renato and Vera (Schiavinato) Cosimini, whose parents emigrated from Northern...
Thomas W Smith
January 23, 2015
THOMAS W. SMITH, 77 ROCKFORD — Thomas W. Smith, 77, passed away Fri-day, Jan. 23, 2015, at Rock-ford Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1937; the son of Orange and Genevieve (O’Malley) Smith. Graduated St. Thomas High School, Class of 1955. He married Bonnie McLaren in Rockford on June 28, 1968. Member of St. James Catholic Church. Thomas worked in sales...
Carol Sandeen
January 23, 2015
Carol Sandeen 76 of Rockford passed away Friday January 23, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 9, 1938 in Belvidere, the daughter of Francis and Leota Bryant. She attended Belvidere High School. She married Edwin Sandeen in Rockford on July 13, 1957. She worked for Warner Lambert for over 25 years. Both Carol and her husband Edwin...
Laverne N Klaas
January 23, 2015
LaVerne N. Klaas, 86, of Rockford went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born on June 12, 1928 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Nelson and Elsie (Altenbern) Klaas. LaVerne married Clara Untersee on June 17, 1950. He worked in the insurance business and he thanked God for the blessings of his family....
Charles Joseph Warren "Chuck" Bradley
January 20, 2015
Charles Joseph Warren “Chuck” Bradley, 89, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January, 20, 2015, at Morning Star Village. He was born October 7, 1925, in Detroit, MI, the son of Francis and Louise (Rochon) Bradley. He was a graduate of Fordson High School in Detroit. Chuck was a veteran serving in the Merchant Marines. He married M. Kathleen “Katie” O’Connor in...
Shirley E. Ciolac
January 20, 2015
Shirley E. Ciolac, 88, originally from Rockford, formerly of Dundee, passed away January 20, 2015 at PA Peterson Nursing Center. Born June 1, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of Louis E. and Laura E. (Girling) Linne. Shirley graduated from Schurz High School in 1944 in Chicago. She married John P. Ciolac on July 10, 1976 in Dundee. She worked for...
Harold E. Metz
January 20, 2015
Harold E. Metz, 79, of Rockton passed away peacefully in his home, Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Apple River, Illinois, the son of Louis and Mable (Nyborg) Metz. His family migrated to Rockton when he was two years old, where he chose to remain and raise his family. He attended Hononegah High School. Harold married Margaret...
Gerry E. Stromberg
January 19, 2015
Gerald E. Stromberg, 78, of Rockford, died Monday, January 19, 2015. Born on April 17, 1936, to Einer and Svea (Larson) Stromberg, in Rockford. Gerald was proud to have voluntarily served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Gerry was an avid dog lover, a devoted gardener, and really enjoyed birdwatching. He is survived by his sister, Gloria...
James A. Precourt
January 18, 2015
James A. Precourt, 87, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at The Villa at PA Peterson. Born July 7, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Louise (Michalak) Precourt. Proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Married the former Joan Danaher on July 23, 1973. Employed at the Illinois Bell Telephone Company until his retirement...
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