Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Clara L. Close

Clara L. Close

June 16, 2013

Clara Close, 91, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in Rockford on October 29, 1921; the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Kusick) Odorski. Clara had the opportunity to attend Rockford Central High School, being in its final graduating class: 1940. She married Thomas Close in Rockford. He preceded her in death...

Clara Close

Clara Close

June 16, 2013

Clara Close, 91, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in Rockford on October 29, 1921; the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Kusick) Odorski. Clara had the opportunity to attend Rockford Central High School, being in its final graduating class: 1940. She married Thomas Close in Rockford. He preceded her in death...

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury

June 14, 2013

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury 57 of Kirkland passed away Friday June 14, 2013 in her home after a sudden illness. She was born August 30, 1955 in Oak Park Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Orzel Wezeman. She graduated from Jefferson High School class of 73. She went on to marry Thomas Kingsbury in Rockford on May 22, 1976. She worked...

Joel E. Jaworowski

Joel E. Jaworowski

June 14, 2013

Joel E. Jaworowski 60 of Rockford passed away Friday June 14, 2013 in his home. He was born March 10, 1953 in Rockford the son of Marion and Gloria Jaworowski. He attended Auburn High School. He went on to work for Ingersoll Automation for many years. He was a member of Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, the NRA, CAP and donated...

Kathleen M. Murray

Kathleen M. Murray

June 14, 2013

Kathleen M. Murray, 58, Rockford, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Born August 18, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of Donald W. and Junella M. (Vonck)Cavanagh. Graduated from Boylan High School in 1972. Married Michael A. Murray in St. Bernadette Church on October 15, 1977. She was employed as a systems analyst for Rockford Health...

Joel E. Jaworowski

Joel E. Jaworowski

June 14, 2013

Joel E. Jaworowski 60 of Rockford passed away Friday June 14, 2013 in his home. He was born March 10, 1953 in Rockford the son of Marion and Gloria Jaworowski. He attended Auburn High School. He went on to work for Ingersoll Automation for many years. He was a member of Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, the NRA, CAP and donated...

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury

June 14, 2013

Richelle Hazel Kingsbury 57 of Kirkland passed away Friday June 14, 2013 in her home after a sudden illness. She was born August 30, 1955 in Oak Park Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Orzel Wezeman. She graduated from Jefferson High School class of 73. She went on to marry Thomas Kingsbury in Rockford on May 22, 1976. She worked...

Kathleen M. Murray

Kathleen M. Murray

June 14, 2013

Kathleen M. Murray, 58, Rockford, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Born August 18, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of Donald W. and Junella M. (Vonck)Cavanagh. Graduated from Boylan High School in 1972. Married Michael A. Murray in St. Bernadette Church on October 15, 1977. She was employed as a systems analyst for Rockford Health...

Anthony W. Pryor

Anthony W. Pryor

June 11, 2013

Anthony W. Pryor, 45, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from natural causes. He was born in Rockford on November 21, 1967; the son of John and Felicia (Cox) Pryor. Anthony attended Boylan Catholic High School. He was the neighborhood barber and was a friend to many. He along with his family provided a safe place for...

Anthony W. Pryor

Anthony W. Pryor

June 11, 2013

Anthony W. Pryor, 45, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from natural causes. He was born in Rockford on November 21, 1967; the son of John and Felicia (Cox) Pryor. Anthony attended Boylan Catholic High School. He was the neighborhood barber and was a friend to many. He along with his family provided a safe place for...

Genevieve Barabasz

Genevieve Barabasz

June 10, 2013

Genevieve L. Barabasz, 76 of Belvidere died Monday, June 10, 2013 in her home. Born June 28, 1936 in Chicago the daughter of Oliver and Barbara Gillis. Married her loving husband Robert Barabasz on May 4, 1957 at St. Boniface in Chicago. Worked for Oak Park and Athens Fur Company, retiring in 1994. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Belvidere;...

Larry H. Bolduc

Larry H. Bolduc

June 10, 2013

Larry Henry Bolduc, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1946, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Bob and Loretta (Babcock) Bolduc. He is a Marine Corps veteran. Larry married Lorraine "Lori” Sawilski in Palos Hills on December 21, 1974. He was the former terminal manager...

Jean C. Braun

Jean C. Braun

June 10, 2013

Jean C. Braun, 88 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Jean C. Braun, 88, Rockford, died at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Presence St. Anne Center. Born August 12, 1924 in Lidgerwood, ND, daughter of Adolph and Helen (Gulley) Healy. Attended grade school and graduated from St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND. Received her nurses registration degree...

Genevieve Barabasz

Genevieve Barabasz

June 10, 2013

Genevieve L. Barabasz, 76 of Belvidere died Monday, June 10, 2013 in her home. Born June 28, 1936 in Chicago the daughter of Oliver and Barbara Gillis. Married her loving husband Robert Barabasz on May 4, 1957 at St. Boniface in Chicago. Worked for Oak Park and Athens Fur Company, retiring in 1994. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Belvidere;...

Larry H. Bolduc

Larry H. Bolduc

June 10, 2013

Larry Henry Bolduc, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1946, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Bob and Loretta (Babcock) Bolduc. He is a Marine Corps veteran. Larry married Lorraine "Lori' Sawilski in Palos Hills on December 21, 1974. He was the former terminal manager...

Jean C. Braun

Jean C. Braun

June 10, 2013

Jean C. Braun, 88 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Jean C. Braun, 88, Rockford, died at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Presence St. Anne Center. Born August 12, 1924 in Lidgerwood, ND, daughter of Adolph and Helen (Gulley) Healy. Attended grade school and graduated from St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND. Received her nurses registration degree...

Judith Armato

Judith Armato

June 9, 2013

Judith Ann Armato 70 of Rockford passed away Sunday June 9, 2013 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1942 in Rockford, the daughter of Elmer and Nellie Johnson. Graduated From East High School Class of 1960. She married Peter Armato on April 30, 1966 in Rockford. Peter predeceased her on July 11, 1993. Member of...

Judith Armato

Judith Armato

June 9, 2013

Judith Ann Armato 70 of Rockford passed away Sunday June 9, 2013 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1942 in Rockford, the daughter of Elmer and Nellie Johnson. Graduated From East High School Class of 1960. She married Peter Armato on April 30, 1966 in Rockford. Peter predeceased her on July 11, 1993. Member of...

Herman J. Sorg

Herman J. Sorg

June 9, 2013

Herman J. Sorg, 81, Rockton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, in his home after a long illness. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of George and Mary (Thennes) Sorg. Herman married Wanda Cagle on September 20, 1952, in Pocahontas. She passed away on November 7, 1995. He was a member of St. Peter...

Herman J. Sorg

Herman J. Sorg

June 9, 2013

Herman J. Sorg, 81, Rockton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, in his home after a long illness. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of George and Mary (Thennes) Sorg. Herman married Wanda Cagle on September 20, 1952, in Pocahontas. She passed away on November 7, 1995. He was a member of St. Peter...