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Patricia Ann Garza
October 23, 2014
Patricia Ann (Fedderly) Garza, 69, of Rockford , died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on June 8, 1945 in Rockford, the daughter of Irene Carter and Jim Hertzner. Graduated from Marengo Community High School and married her loving husband, Reymundo J. Garza in 1964. Pat worked for McGill’s factory in Marengo for...
Daniel J. Salvi, Sr.
October 23, 2014
Daniel J. Salvi, Sr. Father, Grandpa, Teacher & Coach “Adelio Giuseppi Salvucci”, aka Daniel J. Salvi, Sr. 91, died peacefully at his home at Lake Summerset, Davis, IL with his loving family surrounding him. Born February 27, 1923 to Italian immigrants, Peter and Caroline (Accorsi) Salvucci in Curtisville, PA. Lived most of his life in Rockford. Graduated from Rockford West...
Raymond "Ray" W. Pendzinski
October 22, 2014
Poplar Grove—Raymond (Ray) W. Pendzinski, 50 of Poplar Grove died Early Wednesday morning at home. Born April 3, 1964 in Chicago to Raymond and Rita Pendzinski Sr. Member of IBEW Local 364 and Moose Lodge # 295. Actively involved in Habitat for Humanity and the Belvidere Food Pantry. Former Belvidere Alderman. Later in life Ray developed a love for nature...
Therese M. Paul
October 22, 2014
Therese M. Paul, 59, of Roscoe, IL, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born, January 6, 1955 in Lakewood, OH, to parents, Subby & Jeanne Pavoni. Therese married Chris Paul, in Niles, IL, on October 31, 1986. Therese was a devoted wife and mother, who had a selfless passion for helping others....
Ann L. Maggio
October 22, 2014
Ann L. Maggio, 46 of Belvidere passed away Wednesday October 22, 2014 in her home. She was born February 10, 1968 in Hanover Park, the daughter of Donald and Evelyn Wiebel. She married Victor Maggio on January 9, 1993. She worked at Chrysler, Belvidere Plant for many years. Survivors include her husband, Victor. Four children, Brandon Wiebel, Krystal Maggio, Mike...
Bobby J. Johnson
October 21, 2014
Bobby J. Johnson, Sr., 69, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 21, 1945, in Hoxie, Arkansas, the son of Raymond W. and Geraldine M. (Willard) Johnson. Bobby married Elna Stambaugh in 1968 in Rockford. He was a previous owner, along with his son, Robert, of Bob’s Refrigeration. Survived by his wife, Elna;...
Kim M. Atkinson
October 21, 2014
Kim M. Atkinson, 43 Rockford—Kim M. Atkinson, 43 of Rockford died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Born March 25, 1971 in Rockford to Ron and Jean (Cote) Messbarger. Kim married Randy Atkinson in 1990 at the Church by the Side of The Road in Rockton. Survived by her son Scott; Father Ron (Joan) Messbarger;...
Gerald A. Zanocco
October 20, 2014
Gerald A. Zanocco, 94, of Rockford died peacefully on Monday October 20, 2014. He was born on March 8, 1920 in Rockford to John and Madeline (Sola) Zanocco. Gerald graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1937 and served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. He married Violet Naretta on October 2, 1946....
Julie A. Heath
October 20, 2014
Julie Ann Withey Heath, 55, of Poplar Grove passed into the arms of Jesus at home on October 20, 2014. Julie was born on August 11, 1959 in Elgin, Illinois to Jerry and Janice Withey. She married her best friend, Dan Heath on December 23, 1983 in Elgin, Illinois. Julie was a graduate of Larkin High School. She worked at...
Mary Jane Timmons
October 19, 2014
Mary Jane Timmons, 93, of Rockford, went to her heavenly home Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was born January 27, 1921 in Forest City, MO, to Mr. and Mrs. Chesney. She married Red Timmons in 1937 in St. Joseph, MO. Mary Jane was a devoted member of Central Christian Church in Rockford, where she actively attended the “Lord Led Ladies”...
Jerry B. Clausen
October 19, 2014
Jerry B. Clausen, 82, of Rockford passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born October 31, 1931 in Rockford, the son of James and Gladys (Hilt) Clausen. Jerry graduated from West High School in 1949. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, 1952-1954, receiving an honorable discharged as a Sgt....
Lois Lorraine Gipson
October 18, 2014
Lois Lorraine Gipson, 98, Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Grand Victorian in Rockford. She was born April 17, 1916, in Red Cloud, Nebraska, the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Woodward) Bailey. Lois married Clyde E. Gipson on December 23, 1939. He passed away on November 25, 2000. Survived by her son Thomas Gipson, Sr.; her grandchildren,...
Nicholas A. Lowe
October 18, 2014
Nicholas A. Lowe, 28, of Rockford, died unexpectedly, Saturday, October 18, 2014. Born July 24, 1986 in Rockford, son of Randy J. Lowe and Maggie A. (Hecker) Lowe. Survived by his parents and sisters, Carie Schulz and Tera Lowe. Funeral service Friday, October 24, 2014 at 12 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel 3910 N. Rockton Ave....
Cathy J. Olds
October 18, 2014
Cathy J. (Mitchell) Olds, 65, of Rockford, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 6, 1949, the daughter of Harold and Barbara (Nelson) Mitchell. Graduated from Sycamore High School and went on to receive her Nursing Degree from Rockford Memorial School of Nursing in 1970. Cathy worked as a Registered Nurse for Rockford Memorial...
Joseph Quinley
October 16, 2014
Joseph Quinley, 67 of Belvidere pass away Thursday, October 16, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 21, 1947,in Baltimore, MD, the son of Harlen and Ada (Presswood) Mascarella. Married Rosemary Mascarella on February 23, 1967 in Henderson, Ky. Survivors include wife of forty seven years Rosemary; sons Joey (Cincy), Howard (Stacey), David (Jenny), and Patrick...
Trefle P. Harnois
October 15, 2014
TREFLE P. HARNOIS, 87 ROCKFORD - Trefle P. Harnois, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 3, 1927, in Detroit, MI, only child of Napolean P. and Flora (Osterbeck) Harnois. Served in the US Army during WWII, European Theater. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Chandler, the same...
Dorothy "Dottie" L. (Brenke) Pfalzgraf
October 14, 2014
Dorothy "Dottie" Louise Pfalzgraf, 71 Rockford—Dorothy "Dottie" Louise Pfalzgraf, 71 of Rockford died after a rigorous battle with cancer on October 14, 2014. Born April 2, 1943 to Louis and Madonna (Donovan) Brenke in Dubuque, Iowa. Married Carl Pfalzgraf on June 18, 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa. Dottie had a special art for needlepoint, crosstitch, and quilting. A master gardener who...
June "Ja" Im
October 12, 2014
June Ja Im, 70, of Rockford passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. June was born July 20, 1944 in Taegu,Korea. She moved to the Rockford area in 1971. June married Kong Im on January 7, 1986. June worked as a machine operator at Warner Lambert for many years. After retirement June found joy...
Laverne Glen Lenstrom
October 12, 2014
LaVerne G. Lenstrom, 80, lifelong Rockford resident, died Sunday, October 12, 2014 in Swedish American Hospital. Born October 6, 1934, son of Vernie A. and Lucy McNeal Lenstrom. Married Ruth Brown at her parent's home on September 18, 1959. Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany. Employed by Borg-Warner (Mechanics) for many years. Member of Cathedral Baptist Church,...
Thelma J Fisk
October 11, 2014
Thelma J, Fisk, 90 McDonough, GA- Thelma J. Fisk, formally of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. Born June 4, 1924 in Evandale, Arkansas to Howard and Sally (Webb) Johnson. She married James Edward Baker on May 2, 1946, and one daughter was born of that union, Janice Carol Baker, who passed away November 1, 1995. On August 15,...
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