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Patricia "Patti" S. Loven
October 10, 2014
Patricia Sue Loven of Rockford, Il passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 10, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 20, 1951 in South Beloit, Illinois to William and Marie Gorman. Married John Loven on March 4, 1988. Predeceased by her parents, William and Marie Gorman; sister, Billie Davis; and Father in law,...
Ralph Sounde
October 9, 2014
Belvidere-Ralph Sounde, 78, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1936 in Chicago, IL. Son of Harold Sounde and Marie (Durbeck) Sounde-Kopfer. He married Joan E. Meyer of Arlington Heights, IL in St. Petersburg, FL on July 19, 1958. Ralph worked for KraftFoods for almost 40 years before retiring....
Margaret Krause
October 8, 2014
Margaret M. Krause 62 of Rockford passed away Wednesday October 8, 2014 in her home. She was born October 20, 1951 in Harvard, IL, the daughter of Stu and Alice Prehn. She married Tom Krause in Mt. Carroll on June 30, 1973. Margaret worked at Pinnon's for 15 years. Survivors include her husband Tom. Son, Zachary and daughter, Megan. Sisters,...
Erwin "Erv" M. Schneider
October 7, 2014
Erwin "Erv" M. Schneider, 87, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2014 at Wesley Willows Nursing Center. Born August 7, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Matt and Helen (Kraemer) Schneider. Erv was a veteran serving in the United States Navy on the LST 596. He married Jeannette Semrich on November 11, 1950 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church...
David Bruce Frank
October 7, 2014
David Bruce Frank, 74, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in his home. Born September 18, 1940 in Rockford; son of Eric and Edith (Olson) Frank. Married Mary Smith on April 28, 1962. David retired in 2006 with 20 years of service at United Tool and Engineering where he continued working on a part time basis. David...
Jerry V. Stastny, Jr.
October 5, 2014
Jerry V. Stastny Jr., 83, Rockford, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was born April 2, 1931, in Chicago, the son of Jerry V. and Hilda (Massa) Stastny, Sr. He attended Steimnetz High School in Chicago and then joined the Marine Corp in 1948. Jerry married Alice Theresa Glen in 1953. Together they had a daughter,...
Teresa M. Costello
October 5, 2014
Teresa M. Costello, 86, of Rockford, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Born July 20, 1928, in Kulpmont, PA, daughter of Joseph and Florence (Barrett) Chango. Teresa married Raymond Costello on August 20, 1952, in Kulpmont, PA. Teresa enjoyed her cooking, music from the 1940's, "talk radio",working in her garden, and especially her grandchildren. Teresa was...
Norris Dougherty
October 5, 2014
Dr. Norris Dougherty, 83, of Rockford passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Swedish American Hospital. Nothing brought him greater joy than his family, with whom he shared his passion for learning and his love of travel. He touched many lives as a primary-care physician, working at Brookside Medical Center, formerly the Canfield Clinic, from 1963 until he retired in...
Rosemarie "Rose" Van Horn
October 4, 2014
Rosemarie "Rose" A. Van Horn, 68 Rockford- Rosemarie "Rose" A. Van Horn, 68, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a 16 year battle with renal disease. Born November 1, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Emanuel & Rosa (Colletti) Saladino. Graduate of West High School, class of 1964. Rose married Richard Van Horn in Rockford,...
Beverly D. Yunk
September 30, 2014
Beverly D. Yunk, 53, of Machesney Park, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born December 12, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Junior and Diana (Pro) Foster. Beverly graduated from Jefferson High School and married Randy Yunk, her loving husband of 33 years. She was currently employed...
Michelle Ohme
September 30, 2014
Michelle Ohme, 47, Rockton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:15 p.m., on September 30, 2014 in her home. She was born January 12, 1967, in Urbana, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Arlen (Arlene) Reynolds. She married Henry Ohme on July 28, 1990, in Monroe, LA. In addition to her husband Henry, she is survived by her...
Jack Beadnell Sr.
September 30, 2014
Jack was born on September 22, 1937 and passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Jack was a resident of Rockford, Illinois.
Raymond F. "Ray" Davis
September 28, 2014
Raymond F. "Ray" Davis, 86, Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Presence St. Anne Center. He was born May 27, 1928, in Effingham, the son of Virgil and Dorothy (Baily) Davis. Ray married Elizabeth Schwenck in Berlin, Wisconsin on September 1, 1957. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict attaining the rank of Sgt. Ray worked...
Judy A. Cuppini
September 27, 2014
Judy A. Cuppini, 65, of Rockford, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Anne Center. She was born on July 15, 1949 the daughter of Eugene and Hazel (Clark) Trosper. Graduate of Harlem High School and married her loving husband, Robert Cuppini, in Rockford on July 24, 1985. Judy was an avid racquet...
Alex C. Lasala, Sr.
September 27, 2014
Alex LaSala Sr. passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 27, 1931, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Josephine (Armato) LaSala. Loved by all who met him, he was a light-hearted, extremely generous and kind man. He was a West High School 'heartthrob' to many – but Alex only had...
Charles "Chuck" Newburg
September 26, 2014
Charles "Chuck" Newburg, 76, lifelong Rockford resident, died Friday, September 26, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 13, 1937, son of Chester and Nadean Newburg. Graduated from West High School in 1955 and Culver-Stockton College (Canton, MO) in 1962 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a proud member of...
Samuel A. Cipolla
September 26, 2014
Samuel "Sam" A. Cipolla, 87, of Rockford passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. Born October 21, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Josephine (Mangiaracina) Cipolla. Sam married Santina F. "Sandy"Gagliano on October 19, 1946 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Sam worked as a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, for...
Dorothy P. George
September 22, 2014
Dorothy P. George, 93, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Born, the youngest of 10 children, on July 10, 1921, in Mt. Morris, the daughter of Franklin and Minnie (Barber) Nalley. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School, class of 1939. Dorothy enjoyed sitting outside on her porch on...
Frank V. Ziemba
September 22, 2014
Frank V. Ziemba 76 of Rockford passed away Monday September 22, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born January 19, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Julianna Ziemba. He married Rosemarie Campanella in Chicago on September 2, 1961. Frank worked for Siemens Gammasonics and AM International. Member of St. Rita Church. Frank was also a member of...
Kimberly A. White
September 21, 2014
Kimberly "Kim" A. White, 57 of Loves Park, lost her battle to lung cancer, and died peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1957 in Joliet the daughter of Nicholas and Theresa (Horvant) Rousonelos. Graduated from Lockport High School and was currently working for Rockford River Valley Flooring, MMI...
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