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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Maria Luisa Macias

Maria Luisa Macias

May 28, 2012

Maria Luisa Macias, 70, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born February 21, 1942, in Mexico, the daughter of Celedonio Fernandez Ariza and Doretea Gallegos Ibarra.nbsp; She married Bartolo Macias in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 11, 1967. Maria Luisa worked at Greenlee Textron for 30 years, retiring in 2005....

Maria Luisa Macias

Maria Luisa Macias

May 28, 2012

Maria Luisa Macias, 70, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 21, 1942, in Mexico, the daughter of Celedonio Fernandez Ariza and Doretea Gallegos Ibarra. She married Bartolo Macias in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 11, 1967. Maria Luisa worked at Greenlee Textron for 30 years, retiring in 2005....

Philip Clark

Philip Clark

May 25, 2012

Philip H. Clark, 90, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on September 1, 1921, in Freeport, the son of Albert and Pearl (Harker) Clark.Phil was proud to serve his country in the Army Military Police Battalion from 1942 to 1944 working at Pearl Harbor.He married the late Margaret Nolan in July, 1944.Phil...

Philip H. Clark

Philip H. Clark

May 25, 2012

Philip H. Clark, 90, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on September 1, 1921, in Freeport, the son of Albert and Pearl (Harker) Clark.Phil was proud to serve his country in the Army Military Police Battalion from 1942 to 1944 working at Pearl Harbor.He married the late Margaret Nolan in July, 1944.Phil...

Patrick C. Cesarek

Patrick C. Cesarek

May 23, 2012

Patrick C. (Ferrell) Cesarek, 32, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Street. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Cesarek Memorial Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 2501 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral...

Patrick C. Cesarek

Patrick C. Cesarek

May 23, 2012

Patrick C. (Ferrell) Cesarek, 32, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Street. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Cesarek Memorial Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 2501 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.nbsp; The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral...

Verna J. Keith

Verna J. Keith

May 22, 2012

Verna Jean Keith, 62, Roscoe, died peacefully at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her home with her husband by her side. Born October 1, 1949 in Rockford; daughter of Robert J. and Barbara (Barrett) Williams. Lived in Rockford most of her life and was married to Peter L. Keith. Attendednbsp;Guilford High School class of 1967 and Rock Valley...

Verna J. Keith

Verna J. Keith

May 22, 2012

Verna Jean Keith, 62, Roscoe, died peacefully at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her home with her husband by her side. Born October 1, 1949 in Rockford; daughter of Robert J. and Barbara (Barrett) Williams. Lived in Rockford most of her life and was married to Peter L. Keith. Attended Guilford High School class of 1967 and Rock...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

May 21, 2012

Elmer "Ray" "Cowboy" Rodgers 72 of Rockford passed away Monday May 21, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pocahontas, AK on January 18, 1940. The son of Lester and Lillian Rodgers. Elmer worked as a Truck Driver for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, three sons, Paul, Larry and Alvin. Eleven grandchildren. Brothers, Eugene,...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

May 21, 2012

Elmer Ray Cowboy Rodgers 72 of Rockford passed away Monday May 21, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born in Pocahontas, AK on January 18, 1940.nbsp; The son of Lester and Lillian Rodgers.nbsp; Elmer worked as a Truck Driver for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, three sons, Paul, Larry and Alvin.nbsp; Eleven grandchildren.nbsp; Brothers, Eugene,...

Beverly Crittenden

Beverly Crittenden

May 20, 2012

Beverly Crittenden, 75 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 in her home with her loving husband at her side. Born April 2, 1937 the daughter of Clifford T. and Beatrice (Martin) Holland. Married her loving husband, Paul W. Crittenden. Beverly worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 27 years. A member of the...

Beverly L. Crittenden

Beverly L. Crittenden

May 20, 2012

Beverly Crittenden, 75 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 in her home with her loving husband at her side. Born April 2, 1937 the daughter of Clifford T. and Beatrice (Martin) Holland. Married her loving husband, Paul W. Crittenden. Beverly worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 27 years. A member of the...

Alfred Hanna

Alfred Hanna

May 18, 2012

Rev. Alfred M. Hanna, 87, of Davis Junction passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at home with his family. He was born September 30, 1924 in Harveill, MO.nbsp; Son of James and Minnie (Dillenger) Hanna. Married Thelma Head in Poplar Bluff, MO on August 1, 1943. He was very active in the General Baptist Association.nbsp; He was the pastor for...

Alfred M. Hanna

Alfred M. Hanna

May 18, 2012

Rev. Alfred M. Hanna, 87, of Davis Junction passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at home with his family. He was born September 30, 1924 in Harveill, MO. Son of James and Minnie (Dillenger) Hanna. Married Thelma Head in Poplar Bluff, MO on August 1, 1943. He was very active in the General Baptist Association. He was the pastor for...

Violet Catherine Schoening

Violet Catherine Schoening

May 16, 2012

nbsp; Violet Catherine Schoening, 96, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Provena Cor Mariae Center. She was born July 2, 1915, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Leona (Spiess) Moser.nbsp; She married Franz J. Schoening, Sr. in Rockford on October 27, 1934.nbsp; He passed away in Rockford on October 17, 1994.nbsp; She is a member of Holy...

Marilyn K. Liston

Marilyn K. Liston

May 16, 2012

Marilyn K. Liston, 87, Rockford, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Born September 20, 1924 in Freeport, daughter of George W. and Arvilla (Sluiter) Wessels. Graduated from West High School in 1942 and married Wayne Liston in Rockford on May 14, 1949. Marilyn was employed as a bookkeeper for several Rockford area companies. She was a...

Violet Catherine Schoening

Violet Catherine Schoening

May 16, 2012

Violet Catherine Schoening, 96, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Provena Cor Mariae Center. She was born July 2, 1915, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Leona (Spiess) Moser. She married Franz J. Schoening, Sr. in Rockford on October 27, 1934. He passed away in Rockford on October 17, 1994. She is a member of Holy Family...

Marilyn K. Liston

Marilyn K. Liston

May 16, 2012

Marilyn K. Liston, 87, Rockford, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.nbsp; Born September 20, 1924 in Freeport, daughter of George W. and Arvilla (Sluiter) Wessels.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1942 and married Wayne Liston in Rockford on May 14, 1949.nbsp; Marilyn was employed as a bookkeeper for several Rockford area companies.nbsp; She was a...

Gregg R. Wadsworth

Gregg R. Wadsworth

May 16, 2012

Gregg Richard Wadsworth, 66, of Machesney Park, was taken into Jesus loving arms on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness with cancer. Born January 30, 1946; son of Paul Wadsworth and Emogene (Scarlett) Wadsworth. Lived most of his life in Rockford and was a graduate of Rockford West High School. He...

Gregg Wadsworth

Gregg Wadsworth

May 16, 2012

Gregg Richard Wadsworth, 66, of Machesney Park, was taken into Jesus loving arms on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness with cancer. Born January 30, 1946; son of Paul Wadsworth and Emogene (Scarlett) Wadsworth. Lived most of his life in Rockford and was a graduate of Rockford West High School. He...