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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Diane E. Wieland

Diane E. Wieland

April 24, 2012

Diane E. Wieland, 61, of Mondovi, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in her home.nbsp; Born August 3, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Joyce E. (Erb) and Ferdinand S. Aramovich.nbsp; 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...

Craig Kingsbury

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...

Joseph H. Scheidegger, Jr.

Joseph H. Scheidegger, Jr.

April 23, 2012

Joseph H. Scheidegger, Jr. 63, lifelong Rockford resident died Monday, April 23, 2012 in his home.nbsp; Born February 25, 1949, son of Joseph H. and Marilyn A. Hoppe Scheidegger, Sr.nbsp; Attended St. Paul Lutheran School and had also been a member there.nbsp; Survivors include his mother, Marilyn, brothers, Thomas Scheidegger and Timothy (Jackie) Scheidegger; sister Naomi Scheidegger; nephew, Justin Scheidegger...

Anna L. Schiller

Anna L. Schiller

April 23, 2012

LOVING DAUGHTER, SISTER, GRANDDAUGHTER, AND FRIENDnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Anna Louise Schiller, 15, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, in her home.nbsp; She was born June 14, 1996, in Guatemala City, Guatemala.nbsp; Beloved daughter and sister for 15 short years.nbsp; This beautiful girl left us all too early and will never be forgotten. As one of her friends said, Anna was pretty,...

Joseph H. Scheidegger

Joseph H. Scheidegger

April 23, 2012

Joseph H. Scheidegger, Jr. 63, lifelong Rockford resident died Monday, April 23, 2012 in his home. Born February 25, 1949, son of Joseph H. and Marilyn A. Hoppe Scheidegger, Sr. Attended St. Paul Lutheran School and had also been a member there. Survivors include his mother, Marilyn, brothers, Thomas Scheidegger and Timothy (Jackie) Scheidegger; sister Naomi Scheidegger; nephew, Justin Scheidegger...

Anna L. Schiller

Anna L. Schiller

April 23, 2012

LOVING DAUGHTER, SISTER, GRANDDAUGHTER, AND FRIEND Anna Louise Schiller, 15, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, in her home. She was born June 14, 1996, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Beloved daughter and sister for 15 short years. This beautiful girl left us all too early and will never be forgotten. As one of her friends said, "Anna was pretty,...

Phillip Driscoll

Phillip Driscoll

April 20, 2012

Philip O. Driscoll, Jr., 83, Rockford, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012.nbsp; Born July 1, 1928 in Rockford, son of Philip O. and Frances McLee Driscoll, Sr.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1946 where he played on the basketball team.nbsp; Graduate of the University of Illinois and was a lifetime athletic booster there.nbsp; Following college he became...

Phillip Driscoll

Phillip Driscoll

April 20, 2012

Philip O. Driscoll, Jr., 83, Rockford, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012. Born July 1, 1928 in Rockford, son of Philip O. and Frances McLee Driscoll, Sr. Graduated from West High School in 1946 where he played on the basketball team. Graduate of the University of Illinois and was a lifetime athletic booster there. Following college he became...

Evelyn M. Ryan

Evelyn M. Ryan

April 18, 2012

Evelyn M. Ryan, 84 of Rockford, died Wed. April 18, 2012 in her home. Born January 10, 1928 in Chicago the daughter of James and Hazel Eckstein. Survivors include her son, Larry (Kay) Piemonte of Carol Stream; daughter, Linda (Mark) Upton of Evanston; grandchildren, Evan and Phillip Piemonte and great grandchild, Seiryu Piemonte. Preceded in death by her parents, first...

Phoumy Phothiboupha

Phoumy Phothiboupha

April 18, 2012

Phoumy Phothiboupha, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Amberwood Nursing Home.nbsp; Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and faithful servant.nbsp; Born March 26, 1937 in Laosnbsp; Worked as a Lieutenant police officer in Laos.nbsp; In 1975, he was recognized by the US government of his excellent work.nbsp; In 1988, he moved to the United States.nbsp; He...

Phoumy Phothiboupha

Phoumy Phothiboupha

April 18, 2012

Phoumy Phothiboupha, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Amberwood Nursing Home. Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and faithful servant. Born March 26, 1937 in Laos Worked as a Lieutenant police officer in Laos. In 1975, he was recognized by the US government of his excellent work. In 1988, he moved to the United States. He...

Evelyn Ryan

Evelyn Ryan

April 18, 2012

Evelyn M. Ryan, 84 of Rockford, died Wed. April 18, 2012 in her home. Born January 10, 1928 in Chicago the daughter of James and Hazel Eckstein. Survivors include her son, Larry (Kay) Piemonte of Carol Stream; daughter, Linda (Mark) Upton of Evanston; grandchildren, Evan and Phillip Piemonte and great grandchild, Seiryu Piemonte. Preceded in death by her parents, first...

Helen Myers

Helen Myers

April 16, 2012

Helen Myers, 92, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in her home.Born November 18, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada to Harry and Sophie Korney.Married Nicholas Myers on November 25, 1939.Moved to Rockford, Illinois in February, 1954 and obtained U.S. citizenship in March, 1959. A member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Survived by daughters, Darlene (Don) Hanna, Beverly Graham, Kimberly (Jim) Viggiano...

Helen Myers

Helen Myers

April 16, 2012

Helen Myers, 92, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in her home.Born November 18, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada to Harry and Sophie Korney.Married Nicholas Myers on November 25, 1939.Moved to Rockford, Illinois in February, 1954 and obtained U.S. citizenship in March, 1959. A member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Survived by daughters, Darlene (Don) Hanna, Beverly Graham, Kimberly (Jim) Viggiano...

Shirley A. Weaver

Shirley A. Weaver

April 16, 2012

Shirley A. Weaver, 75 of Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Christian Life Retirement Center. Born July 25, 1936 in Elgin the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy Wells. Shirley took pride in working for the Angel Guardian Orphanage (later known as Catholic Charities) for over 40 years in the clerical department. After retiring she continued her passion to help...

Shirley A. Weaver

Shirley A. Weaver

April 16, 2012

Shirley A. Weaver, 75 of Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Christian Life Retirement Center. Born July 25, 1936 in Elgin the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy Wells. Shirley took pride in working for the Angel Guardian Orphanage (later known as Catholic Charities) for over 40 years in the clerical department. After retiring she continued her passion to help...

Vita Marie Gardona

Vita Marie Gardona

April 16, 2012

Vita Marie Gardona, 84, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.nbsp; Born October 10, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Bernardo and Sarah (Lombardo) Pulizzi. Vita married Frank Gardona in Rockford on July 27, 1946.nbsp; He passed away in Rockford on September 7, 2008. She was a longtime member of St. James...

Geraldine M. Breit

Geraldine M. Breit

April 16, 2012

Geraldine (Gerry) M. Breit, 90, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012. She was born July 2, 1921 in Byron, the daughter of Robert G. and Iva Slagle Case. She attended Whitaker Grade School and graduated from Byron High School. She played in the Byron High School band and orchestra. Enjoyed music throughout her life. Attended the University of Illinois, Dickinson...

Geraldine M. Breit

Geraldine M. Breit

April 16, 2012

Geraldine (Gerry) M. Breit, 90, Rockford, died Monday, April 16, 2012.nbsp; She was born July 2, 1921 in Byron, the daughter of Robert G. and Iva Slagle Case.nbsp; She attended Whitaker Grade School and graduated from Byron High School.nbsp; She played in the Byron High School band and orchestra.nbsp; Enjoyed music throughout her life.nbsp; Attended the University of Illinois, Dickinson...

Vita Marie Gardona

Vita Marie Gardona

April 16, 2012

Vita Marie Gardona, 84, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 10, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Bernardo and Sarah (Lombardo) Pulizzi. Vita married Frank Gardona in Rockford on July 27, 1946. He passed away in Rockford on September 7, 2008. She was a longtime member of St. James...