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Leroy W. Mitchell
May 1, 2012
Lee Mitchell, 84, died on May 1, 2012 of a broken heart. He had just recently suffered the loss of Joan, his high school sweetheart and wife of sixty three years. They married right out of college, spent a few years out east and then settled in the Chicago area. They moved from Mount Prospect to Rockford in 1963, along...
Phyllis Richardson
May 1, 2012
Phyllis ""Richardson"" Ferrall, 90, of Machesney Park died Tue. May 1, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center. Born July 18, 1921 the daughter of Clifford and Mae Van Buskirk. Married Leroy Ferrall and had two children, Clifford Raymond ""Butch"" and Donna Mae. Retired from Woodward Governor after 38 years of faithful service in the clerical department. After Leroys passing she met...
Michael W. Mcfadden
April 30, 2012
Michael Wayne McFadden, Jr., 56, lifelong resident of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday April 30 with his family by his side. Heaven rejoiced as it welcomed Mike to his eternal home. Michael was born on April 10, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McFadden, Sr. He was a graduate...
Mildred Halvorsen
April 30, 2012
Mildred J. Millie Halvorsen, 93, Rockford, died peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 in Asta Care Center.nbsp; Born June 4, 1918 in Bidwell, IA, daughter of Robert and Jennie (Lenfant) Lupant.nbsp; Graduated from Ottumwa, IA High School in 1936.nbsp; Married Roy H. Halvorsen on September 2, 1945 in Grace United Methodist Church, Rockford.nbsp; He died June 27,...
Max T. Kershisnik
April 30, 2012
Max Thomas Kershisnik, 74, of Winnebago, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 in his home. Born October 2, 1937 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; son of Max and Frances (Homec) Kershisnik. Max was a 1955 graduate of Riverton High School and he received both his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming. While working for...
Mildred J. Halvorsen
April 30, 2012
Mildred J. "Millie" Halvorsen, 93, Rockford, died peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 in Asta Care Center. Born June 4, 1918 in Bidwell, IA, daughter of Robert and Jennie (Lenfant) Lupant. Graduated from Ottumwa, IA High School in 1936. Married Roy H. Halvorsen on September 2, 1945 in Grace United Methodist Church, Rockford. He died June 27,...
Max T. Kershisnik
April 30, 2012
Max Thomas Kershisnik, 74, of Winnebago, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 in his home. Born October 2, 1937 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; son of Max and Frances (Homec) Kershisnik. Max was a 1955 graduate of Riverton High School and he received both his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming. While working for...
Michael W. Mcfadden, Jr.
April 30, 2012
Michael Wayne McFadden, Jr., 56, lifelong resident of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday April 30 with his family by his side.nbsp; Heaven rejoiced as it welcomed Mike to his eternal home. Michael was born on April 10, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McFadden, Sr. He was a graduate...
John A. Davidson
April 29, 2012
John A. Davidson, 85Loving Husband, dad amp; OpiRockford John A. Davidson, 85, passed away with his loving family by his bedside Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Alden Debes of Bone Cancer. Born June 12, 1926 in Iowa, son Lucille and Marland Davidson. Graduated from Rock Island High School, Rock Island, Il. Married Eleonore Lore Rahn on December 6, 1958 in...
John A. Davidson
April 29, 2012
John A. Davidson, 85Loving Husband, dad & "Opi" Rockford John A. Davidson, 85, passed away with his loving family by his bedside Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Alden Debes of Bone Cancer. Born June 12, 1926 in Iowa, son Lucille and Marland Davidson. Graduated from Rock Island High School, Rock Island, Il. Married Eleonore "Lore" Rahn on December 6, 1958...
Jace P. Cochran
April 27, 2012
Jace Patrick Cochran, son of Carissa M. Cochran and Zachary R. Peppers was stillborn at 8:42 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 innbsp; Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Jace was a bright and shining star that went out too quick.nbsp; He was loved and cherished.nbsp; Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, John (Cherish) Cochran and Sheila Cochran (Ron Wade paternal grandmother, Paula Hacker;...
Jace P. Cochran
April 27, 2012
Jace Patrick Cochran, son of Carissa M. Cochran and Zachary R. Peppers was stillborn at 8:42 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Jace was a bright and shining star that went out too quick. He was loved and cherished. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, John (Cherish) Cochran and Sheila Cochran (Ron Wade paternal grandmother, Paula Hacker;...
Gregory Edwards
April 26, 2012
Gregory S. Edwards, 48, died peacefully on April 26, 2012 in his home surrounded by family and friends,nbsp; Born August 3, 1963, the son of Richard and Mary Edwards.nbsp; Graduated from Rockford Lutheran High School in 1981 and Kishwaukee Community College, with a degree in horticulture and landscape design in 1984.nbsp; Married Cathy Picchi in 1988.nbsp; His love for nature,...
Gregory S. Edwards
April 26, 2012
Gregory S. Edwards, 48, died peacefully on April 26, 2012 in his home surrounded by family and friends, Born August 3, 1963, the son of Richard and Mary Edwards. Graduated from Rockford Lutheran High School in 1981 and Kishwaukee Community College, with a degree in horticulture and landscape design in 1984. Married Cathy Picchi in 1988. His love for nature,...
Betty Roach
April 25, 2012
Betty Roach 70 of Rockford passed away Wednesday April 25, 2012 in her home.nbsp; She was born November 8, 1941 in Louden, TN.nbsp; The daughter of Robert and Ocie Rogers.nbsp; Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.nbsp; Betty worked for over 20 years as a machinist and over 15 years as a bartender.nbsp; She enjoyed her family most of...
Phanh Syphommarath
April 25, 2012
Phanh Syphommarath, 86 of Rockford died Wed. April 25 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Jan. 3, 1926 in Laos. Survived by her husband Syya; 9 children; 17 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded by her 7 th child while escaping from Laos. Funeral service Sat. May 5, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford...
Betty L. Roach
April 25, 2012
Betty Roach 70 of Rockford passed away Wednesday April 25, 2012 in her home. She was born November 8, 1941 in Louden, TN. The daughter of Robert and Ocie Rogers. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Betty worked for over 20 years as a machinist and over 15 years as a bartender. She enjoyed her family most of...
Phanh Syphommarath
April 25, 2012
Phanh Syphommarath, 86 of Rockford died Wed. April 25 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Jan. 3, 1926 in Laos. Survived by her husband Syya; 9 children; nbsp;17 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded by her 7 th child while escaping from Laos. Funeral service Sat. May 5, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford...
Craig Kingsbury
April 24, 2012
Ralph Craig Kingsbury, 56, of Rockford, formerly of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Park Ridge Health Care Center. Born January 14, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, IA; son of Ralph and Rosemary (Jordal) Kingsbury. Craig worked at Walmart for 7 years as a janitor and also at Barbara Olson Center of Hope. Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Diane E. Wieland
April 24, 2012
Diane E. Wieland, 61, of Mondovi, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in her home. Born August 3, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Joyce E. (Erb) and Ferdinand S. Aramovich. Diane was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1968 and attended both Rock Valley College and Bradley University.She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Sarah...
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