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Lyine J. Frager
Jul 5, 2023
Lyine J. Frager, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, sadly left us on July 5th, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.
Lyine was a wonderful and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who was always there when we needed her. Her passion was her beautiful flowers. Lyine will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She...
Gertrude Breidigam
Jul 5, 2023
Gertrude E. Breidigam, 92, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, July 5th at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Health Center.
She was born February 23, 1931 in Onarga, Illinois, the daughter of Heinrich and Sophia Schleef. Gert married Ted Breidigam in Kankakee, Illinois on October 16, 1954.
She was a graduate of Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago and received her Bachelor of Science...
Hazel Sadewater
Jul 4, 2023
Hazel “Hazie” Sadewater née Kochel was born April 7, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois. Birth daughter of Jessie "Larry" and Hazel Kochel. She was the youngest of three sisters.
Hazie and her 2 sisters were raised by their maternal aunt and uncle, Myrtle and Harry Shaw. All three sisters were confirmed at Bethesda Covenant Church and graduated from East High School. She...
Frances "Fran" L. Knutson
Jul 4, 2023
FRANCES “FRAN” KNUTSON (Castrogiovanni) was born on March 16, 1952, the youngest child of Anthony Castrogiovanni and Frances (Dodaro). A loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Fran loved with unparalleled joy and generosity. Whether magically transforming into “Frannie Elf” each holiday to delight her grandchildren, baking batches of perfectly-toasted biscotti, or volunteering with Carpenter’s Place and CASA, she always...
Barbara Ann Pearse
Jul 3, 2023
Barbara Ann “Barb” Pearse passed away July 3, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL at the age of 88. Barb was born June 24, 1935, to Edward and Christine (Mickschl) Jiracek in La Crosse, WI. Barb graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse in 1953, where she met the love of her life, Roy J. Pearse....
Ralph "Gene" E. Denton
Jul 2, 2023
Ralph "Gene" Denton, 78, of Rockford, passed away ln July 2, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1944, in Ramsey, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Frida (Hayes) Denton. He married Sandra George on July 30, 1966 in DeKalb, Illinois. He worked as an Iron Worker for the Aurora Local 393.
Gene was a gentle hearted man who loved...
Bradley James Gasmund
Jul 1, 2023
Bradley James Gasmund unexpectedly went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after a cardiac episode. Born June 26, 1965 to Leon C. and Myrna F. (DeVries) Gasmund of Leaf River, IL.
Brad is survived by his wife, Patricia Beauvais Gasmund, and their children, Brandon (Maria Zammuto) Gasmund, Jasmine, Michelle, Aiden Gasmund, and unborn grandson Adriann James. Along with...
Bette J. Pernot
Jun 30, 2023
Bette Jeanne (Greenberg) Pernot, 95, passed away on June 30, 2023. Born in Rockford on February 11, 1928, Bette was the daughter of Elmer and Teckla (Scott) Greenberg and the younger sibling of Donald (Pauline) and Charles (Betty) Greenberg.
Bette was predeceased by her husband, Gerald A. Pernot, 1925-2009. Surviving relatives include son and daughter, Greg (Joanne) Pernot and Renee (Neil)...
Eugene Pocs
Jun 29, 2023
Eugene Pocs, 90, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Atasiene, Latvia on November 20, 1932, son to Francis and Paulina (Garanca) Pocs.
He earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Engineering from the University of Illinois. In Rockford he was employed at Ingersoll, self employed as a tax preparer and retired from Rock Valley College...
Todd Robert Wood
Jun 27, 2023
Todd Robert Wood, 59, Loves Park, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital. He was born in Rockford on April 18, 1964, the son of Thomas and Merylyn (Felton) Wood. Todd was an Army veteran serving in Germany. He married Janet Girard in Rockford on April 16, 1988. Todd was an engineer for Ingersoll Cutting...
Joan Tuula
Jun 26, 2023
Joan Tuula, 85, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in OSF ST. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1938, in Phelps, WI, the daughter of Cecil and Rose (Kernohan) Simpson. Joan married Dale Garth Tuula in Phelps, WI on October 6, 1956. He passed away on November 17, 2009.They moved to Rockford...
Dallas Buss
Jun 26, 2023
Dallas Buss, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Dallas was born in Minnesota on December 21, 1945, son of George and Tina (Tuin) Buss Sr. He was employed for 31 dedicated years with Chrysler of Belvidere in the materials department and was a union steward. Dallas was a proud member of the UAW Local 1268 and was...
Frank "Jay" Pasqueno Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Frank “Jay” Jean Pasqueno Jr. 52, of Rockford, passed away on June 26, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Sandra (Rudolph) Pasqueno Sr. He graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1989. He worked for Kadon as a machinist. Jay was a third-degree black belt in Martial Arts. He was an...
Silvia Viola
Jun 24, 2023
Silvia (Silvana) Viola joined the ranks of heaven’s domain and joined our Heavenly Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary on June 24, 2023. She was born in Ferentino, Italy on May 18, 1927, daughter of Orlando and Filomena Zacarri. She worked at Maria’s restaurant for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, doing things like embroidery, ceramics, and...
Dequian D. Davis
Jun 24, 2023
Dequian Demonta Davis graced the world with his presence on June 15, 2004. He was the second son born to Roderick L. Davis and Yalanda Davis. He was born at John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL. He attended Harlem High School in Rockford, IL and was a current employee at Sam’s Club.
Dequian’s positive attitude and likable personality both...
Nancy Alt
Jun 22, 2023
Nancy (Danca) Alt, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2023, due to complications during surgery.
Nancy was born on March 17, 1970, in Rockford, IL to Vincent and Judith (Dornfeld) Danca. She attended Guilford High School, later transferring to Boylan Catholic High School where she graduated in 1988. Nancy continued her education at Illinois State University where she became...
Eulalia "Lala" Avila
Jun 22, 2023
Eulalia "Lala" Fregoso-Avila, of Rockford, IL, at 52 years of age, passed to be in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born March 13, 1971, in Rockford, IL, to Sabina Delgado and Agustin Fregoso. Married and devoted to Joseias "Pache" Avila, on August 29, 2004.
Lala is survived by her sisters, Maria "Vicky" Fregoso, Chela Martinez, Rosalba...
Stanley "Stan" J. Krowczyk
Jun 21, 2023
Stanley “Stan” Joseph Krowczyk
Winnebago, IL - Stanley “Stan” Krowczyk, 76, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away surrounded
by his loved ones on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 2,
1946 and was the son of Bernard S. and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk, Sr.
Stan served in Vietnam, and when he returned home, he married his childhood
sweetheart, Susan Pamela Leon,on...
Thomas "Tom" R. Gray
Jun 20, 2023
Thomas “Tom” R. Gray, 80, of Rockford, passed away on June 20, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Clarence and Ellen (McKinley) Gray. He graduated from West High School in 1960. Tom married Georgia Try on September 10, 1965, in Rockford, and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2012. He worked...
Norma L. Desanti
Jun 19, 2023
Norma L. DeSanti of Green Lake, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, after a long and happy life at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Lee J. DeSanti.
She is survived by her daughters; Victoria (Richard) Schobinger of Green Lake, WI, Kathleen (Robert) Haefele of Markesan, WI, and Linda DeSanti of...
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