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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Alfonso P. Mera

Alfonso P. Mera

November 24, 2012

Alfonso P. "Al" Mera, 88Devoted Husband, Father and GrandfatherAlfonso P. "Al" Mera, 88, Rockford, died on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital following a long struggle with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Born July 8, 1924 in Rockford, son of Salvatore and Anna Turiciano Mera. Graduated from East High School in 1943. Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served...

Timothy Gallagher

Timothy Gallagher

November 24, 2012

Timothy G. Gallagher, 66, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 1946; the son of Norwood and Helenora (Bittner) Gallagher. He served his county in the US Air Force from 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1969. Tim attended Cleveland State University and graduated with a degree in Business. He...

Richard F. Dalfratello

Richard F. Dalfratello

November 24, 2012

Richard "Dick" DalFratello 70 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 24, 2012 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1942 in Rockford, the son of Dino and Ida DalFratello. Graduated from West High School He married Cindie Kline on October 5, 1963 in St Bernadette Church. Dick was an Independent insurance agent for 25 years; he...

Linda Kosowiec

Linda Kosowiec

November 24, 2012

Linda L.(Yarbrough)Kosowiec 67 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 24, 2012 peacefully in her daughter Loris home, surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born October 19, 1945 in Portageville, Missouri.nbsp; The daughter of Virginia Wilson McNabb and Leslie Yarbrough.nbsp; Linda was self employed dealing in antiques and collectables, she then became manager at the former Factory Card Outlet of Rockford...

David S. Doig

David S. Doig

November 21, 2012

David S. Doig 58, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in the comfort of his own home. Born in Rockford on July 20, 1954, son of Malcolm and Eileen Hyland Doig. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1972 where he played on the baseball team and achievednbsp;a pitching record that has yet to be broken. He attended the University of South...

Josephine Varisco

Josephine Varisco

November 21, 2012

Jo Gioia Varisco, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Rockford on July 18, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Anna (Turiciano) Mera. Jo attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from East High School class of 1946. She married Sal Varisco in 1951.Jo was proud of her Sicilian heritage. She was a charter member...

Josephine A. Varisco

Josephine A. Varisco

November 21, 2012

Jo "Gioia" Varisco, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Rockford on July 18, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Anna (Turiciano) Mera. Jo attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from East High School class of 1946. She married Sal Varisco in 1951.Jo was proud of her Sicilian heritage. She was a charter member...

David S. Doig

David S. Doig

November 21, 2012

David S. Doig 58, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in the comfort of his own home. Born in Rockford on July 20, 1954, son of Malcolm and Eileen Hyland Doig. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1972 where he played on the baseball team and achieved a pitching record that has yet to be broken. He attended the University of...

Angela M. Corso

Angela M. Corso

November 20, 2012

Angela M. Angie Corso, 75, Poplar Grove, formerly of Elmwood Park, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.Born February 16, 1937; the daughter of Dan and Mary (Chiumiento) Tancredi.Angie was employed as an office manager at R.O. Schultz Co. and at Jewel Osco for many years. Angie nbsp;nbsp;retired in 2007.Survived by her sons, Peter...

Angela M. Corso

Angela M. Corso

November 20, 2012

Angela M. "Angie" Corso, 75, Poplar Grove, formerly of Elmwood Park, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.Born February 16, 1937; the daughter of Dan and Mary (Chiumiento) Tancredi.Angie was employed as an office manager at R.O. Schultz Co. and at Jewel Osco for many years. Angie retired in 2007.Survived by her sons, Peter...

David A. Floberg

David A. Floberg

November 19, 2012

David A. Floberg, 51, Belvidere, died Monday, November 19, 2012 in his home. Born September 25, 1961, son of John A. and Jeanne Reitsch Floberg. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1979 and attended Arizona State University. Married Alice A. Crouse on June 4, 1988. Member of Rockford First Church. Dave was an extremely talented and gifted contract machinist, a...

David A. Floberg

David A. Floberg

November 19, 2012

David A. Floberg, 51, Belvidere, died Monday, November 19, 2012 in his home.nbsp; Born September 25, 1961, son of John A. and Jeanne Reitsch Floberg.nbsp; Graduated from Guilford High School in 1979 and attended Arizona State University.nbsp; Married Alice A. Crouse on June 4, 1988.nbsp; Member of Rockford First Church.nbsp; Dave was an extremely talented and gifted contract machinist, a...

Dolores Rouse

Dolores Rouse

November 18, 2012

Dolores C. Rouse, 83, Midland, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born in Chicago, IL. on March 27, 1929; the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Barrett) Kennedy. Dolores attended Mercy High School, graduating in 1947. She married James Rouse on May 1, 1954. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Dolores...

Dolores Rouse

Dolores Rouse

November 18, 2012

Dolores C. Rouse, 83, Midland, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born in Chicago, IL. on March 27, 1929; the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Barrett) Kennedy. Dolores attended Mercy High School, graduating in 1947. She married James Rouse on May 1, 1954. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Dolores...

Marian J. Tenpas

Marian J. Tenpas

November 16, 2012

Marian J. Tenpas, 91 of Rockford died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 in her home. Born June 17, 1921 in Cedar Grove, WI the daughter of Walter and Irene (Garside) TenPas. Graduated High School and became an interior decorator. A member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, cherishedher family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time in Pleasant Lake, WI. Survivors include her...

Marian J. Tenpas

Marian J. Tenpas

November 16, 2012

Marian J. Tenpas, 91 of Rockford died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 in her home. Born June 17, 1921 in Cedar Grove, WI the daughter of Walter and Irene (Garside) TenPas. Graduated High School and became an interior decorator. A member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, cherishedher family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time in Pleasant Lake, WI. Survivors include her...

Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly

November 15, 2012

Robert Bob Kelly, 86, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Wesley Willows. He was born December 10, 1925 in Evanston, IL. The son of Robert Cecil and Emily (Knight) Kelly. Graduated from Chicago Christian High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology. He married Jean Elizabeth Pilgrim at Englewood Methodist Church in Chicago on September 12, 1953....

Dorothy L. Welter

Dorothy L. Welter

November 15, 2012

Dorothy L. Welter, 82 of Loves Park died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in her home. Born April 27, 1930 in Chicago, daughter of John and Lucille (Sullivan) Fish. Worked for Amerock for several years and after she retired worked for Septran through the Rockford School District. Dorothy was an avid in antiquing and loved to go to antique auctions. The...

Dorothy Welter

Dorothy Welter

November 15, 2012

Dorothy L. Welter, 82 of Loves Park died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in her home. Born April 27, 1930 in Chicago, daughter of John and Lucille (Sullivan) Fish. Worked for Amerock for several years and after she retired worked for Septran through the Rockford School District. Dorothy was an avid in antiquing and loved to go to antique auctions. The...

Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly

November 15, 2012

Robert Bob Kelly, 86, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Wesley Willows. He was born December 10, 1925 in Evanston, IL. The son of Robert Cecil and Emily (Knight) Kelly. Graduated from Chicago Christian High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology. He married Jean Elizabeth Pilgrim at Englewood Methodist Church in Chicago on September 12, 1953....