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Kelly W. Barnard
June 15, 2014
Kelly W. Barnard, 48, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 15, 2014, in her home. She was born December 1, 1965, in Battle Creek, MI; the daughter of George and Sonia (Cronin) Warner. Kelly married Roger Barnard in Rockford on November 24, 1993. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. She was previously employed...
Marilyn Ann Kurth
June 15, 2014
Marilyn Ann Kurth died on June 15, 2014 after a valiant fight against heart disease. Her beloved children were at her side: Mark and Claudia Wiegand of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Paul and Lynn of Austin, TX. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Russell of Rockford, IL; her two sons and daughter-in-law. She also leaves behind a...
Richard Peaslee
June 15, 2014
Richard "Dick" Peaslee, 80, of Durand, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Richard was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Dwight and Laura Elizabeth Peaslee. Beloved husband of 58 years to Carol, and loving father of Patricia Peaslee of Rockford, Victoria (Raymond) Hamilton of Chicago, Richard (Deidra) Peaslee of North Branch, MN, and Laura (Todd) Jones of...
Liam David Vaughn
June 15, 2014
Liam David Vaughn, 3 Rockford—Liam David Vaughn, 3 of Rockford died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois. Born April 1, 2011 in Rockford to Mark and Ashley (Sechler) Vaughn. In support of Liam, his family is asking all Law Enforcement Officers to please wear their uniforms and the general public to wear superhero attire. Liam loved...
Kay F. Eagleson
June 13, 2014
Kay F. Eagleson, 73 Cherry Valley – Kay F. Eagleson, 73, of Cherry Valley passed away at 2:15 pm Friday, June 13 in her home. Kay was born August 13, 1940 in Rockford the daughter of Charles & Ethel (Mutimer) Hollenbeck. Graduated West High School. She worked for the Rockford Police department, before marrying her love Dennis Eagleson on August...
Shirley Gregg
June 12, 2014
Shirley Marie Gregg 89 of Rockford passed away Thursday June 12, 2014 in Alma Debes. She was born November 16, 1924 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Harold and Verna Holden. She married Anthony Gregg on May17, 1947. Tony predeceased her on January 28, 2005. Shirley served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She retired from Twin Disc. She was...
Jacob Paul Frisella
June 11, 2014
Jacob Paul Frisella, 21 of Machesney Park, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1992 in Rockford the son of Todd Frisella and Shelly (Cox) Ciaccio. A graduate of Harlem High School class of 2010 Jake was employed for Ventra of Belvidere and was a member of the UAW Local...
Louise J. Burns
June 11, 2014
Louise Josephine Burns, 97, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Presence Cor Mariae. Born November 27, 1916 in Independence, Wisconsin; daughter of Frank & Victoria (Kowahl) Libowski. Graduated from Independence High School and came to Rockford in 1937. Married Charles Webster on August 14, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa. He predecease her on December 20, 1950. Married...
Catherine A Whitney
June 9, 2014
Catherine A. Whitney, 87, of Rockford, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was a fighter, having many health struggles throughout her life. She was born August 3, 1926 in Rockford; daughter of Salvatore and Anna Correnti. She married John Whitney in Rockford on September 28, 1946. John predeceased her on October 16,...
Catherine Van Liere
June 8, 2014
Catherine Van Liere, 63 of Rockton, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born February 5, 1951 in Streator, the daughter of Donald and Jane (Lehman) Weber. Worked for over 30 years as a nurse practitioner. Catherine enjoyed cooking and entertaining for friends and family. She was a kind and caring woman who was loved by...
John B. Lazzaretto
June 6, 2014
John B. Lazzaretto, 85 Rockford—John B. Lazzaretto, 85 of Rockford died Friday, June 6, 2014 at home. Born in Centerville, IA to George and Marguerita (Cora) Lazzaretto. Served in the US Army. John worked for Laborer's Local #152 for 33 years. Member of the American Legion in Highland Park and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Highwood, Il. •GENEROUS man, always...
Joseph Saladino
June 5, 2014
Joseph Saladino 75 of Rockford passed away on June 5, 2014 at home with his loving and devoted wife, Sandra by his side. Born May 16, 1939 in Roccamena, Sicily, the son of George and Maria Colletti Saladino. He married Sandra Valenti on October 19, 1963 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Joe immigrated to Rockford as a child with...
Michael H. Harkness
June 5, 2014
Michael H. Harkness, 52, of Belvidere was called home to serve the Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 8, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Dale and Garnell Harkness. Mike married Laura Leber in Rockford in 1987. He was a sprinkler fitter for Valley Fire Protection for 17 years. Harkness enjoyed spending time...
Lois Leota Haskell
June 4, 2014
Lois Leota Haskell, 90 of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on August 10, 1923 in McPherson County, SD the daughter of Elmer and Bertha (Burrows Root) Haskell. Lois attended Guilford School and East High School after her family moved to a rural farm in Rockford in 1937. A devout...
Carmen W. Capriola
June 3, 2014
Carmen W. Capriola, 84, Rockford, was called home to serve the Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 3, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Lucy (Lassandro) Capriola. Carmen was a veteran of the Air Force. He married Paula Brawner-Tyson in Rockford in 1979. Carmen retired from Camcar/Textron in 1992....
Bonnie R. Hayward
June 3, 2014
Bonnie R. Hayward, 79 of Poplar Grove died Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was born on July 26, 1934 in Ottawa, the daughter of Gilbert and Edna Wagner. Worked at Greenlee Textron for over 28 years as an inspector. Bonnie was a devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Belvidere, loved playing the piano and spending time with...
Patrick D. Proudfoot
June 2, 2014
Patrick D. Proudfoot, 78, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, in Presence Cor Mariae surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1936, in Boscobel, WI, the son of Shelby E. and Eunice L. (Riley) Proudfoot. Pat moved to Rockford in 1952, from Viroqua, WI. He served in the Navy from 1953 until 1957 as an Electrician...
Hazel Jean Domski
June 2, 2014
Hazel Jean Domski, 88 Rockford—Hazel Jean Domski, 88 of Rockford, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. Anne Center. Born August 19, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Emery and Helen (Baker) Palmer. Attended Rockford West High School and St. Anthony School of nursing. Entered nurses trainging as a cadet nurse during WWII. Married John Domski in Rockford, Il on June...
Stephen Cooper
June 2, 2014
Stephen Cooper, 71, of Rockford, Illinois died peacefully Monday June 2, 2014, at home with his daughter, son in law and six grandkids. Born October 21, 1942 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Ruth and Edward Cooper, a 1963 graduate of Lyons Township High School, Stephen worked and retired from Electro-motive Division of General Motors. He will be greatly missed by all...
Carmella A. Clark
June 2, 2014
Carmella Ann (Ingrassia) Clark, 93, died on Monday, June 2, 2014, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Carmella was born on August 27, 1920 in Rockford, the daughter of Nunzio "Dell" and Rose (St. Angel) Ingrassia. Her father, Nunzio, was the first Italian-American alderman for the City of Rockford. Carmella graduated from Saint Anthony Grade School and Rockford High School....
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