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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Maynard Lutzow

Maynard Lutzow

February 13, 2012

Maynard Lutzow, 75, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Born March 12, 1936 in Rockford; son of Pearl Herbig and Clarence Lutzow. Married Barbara Flood on May 7, 1955. He was a graduate from West High, Class of 1954, and played for the basketball team. Worked for Ingersoll Milling as an electrical supervisor/engineer for 41 1/2 years,...

Mercedes Gyorkos

Mercedes Gyorkos

February 13, 2012

Mercedes Gyorkos, 83 of Rockford, died Monday, February 13, 2012 in her home with her family at her side. Born February 28, 1928 in Geneva, IL the daughter of Lester and Mary (Gardner) Casteel. nbsp;Married her loving husband,nbsp; the late Frank Gyorkos, and had 8 beautiful children.nbsp; Mercedes was a full time wife and mother until her children became older...

Marcella Ann Loftus

Marcella Ann Loftus

February 12, 2012

Marcella Ann Loftus, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born March 28, 1929 in Ashland PA. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Predeceased by husband, Joseph F and son, Joseph M. Loftus. nbsp;Survived by sister, Mary Ann Doyle; daughter, Margaret; son, Michael; grandchildren, Melissa Arnold, Meagan Weber, Brendan Loftus, Charlotte Loftus and Mat Blake and greatgrandchildren, Samus Arnold,...

Marcella Ann Loftus

Marcella Ann Loftus

February 12, 2012

Marcella Ann Loftus, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born March 28, 1929 in Ashland PA. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Predeceased by husband, Joseph F and son, Joseph M. Loftus. Survived by sister, Mary Ann Doyle; daughter, Margaret; son, Michael; grandchildren, Melissa Arnold, Meagan Weber, Brendan Loftus, Charlotte Loftus and Mat Blake and greatgrandchildren, Samus Arnold,...

Lola Schmit

Lola Schmit

February 11, 2012

LOLA MARIE SCHMIT, 90, ROCKFORD Lola M. Schmit, 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in North Port, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Pingree, N.D., to Floyd and Mona (Reilly) Cave. Moved to Rockford at age 2. She married "the boy next door" , Frank Schmit, on Nov. 8, 1938. Frank passed away in...

Larry Branch

Larry Branch

February 11, 2012

Larry Dean Branch, 73, Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family.nbsp; He was born April 13, 1938, in Highland, IL, the son of William Henry and Ordella (Lynch) Branch. Larry was a 1956 graduate of Rockford West High School and he then completed his apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician.nbsp; He...

Lola Schmit

Lola Schmit

February 11, 2012

LOLA MARIE SCHMIT, 90, ROCKFORD Lola M. Schmit, 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in North Port, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Pingree, N.D., to Floyd and Mona (Reilly) Cave. Moved to Rockford at age 2. She married the boy next door, Frank Schmit, on Nov. 8, 1938. Frank passed away in 1987....

Durrell E. Block

Durrell E. Block

February 11, 2012

Durrell (Dee) E. Block 85Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend. On February 11th, 2012, Durrell (Dee) Elnore Block was taken from her loving family to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Durrell was born to Alfred and Mabel Block in Rockford, IL on June 15th, 1926. She graduated from...

Durrell Block

Durrell Block

February 11, 2012

Durrell (Dee) E. Blocknbsp; nbsp; 85Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend. On February 11th, 2012, Durrell (Dee) Elnore Block was taken from her loving family to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Durrell was born to Alfred and Mabel Block in Rockford, IL on June 15th, 1926. She graduated...

Larry Branch

Larry Branch

February 11, 2012

Larry Dean Branch, 73, Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1938, in Highland, IL, the son of William Henry and Ordella (Lynch) Branch. Larry was a 1956 graduate of Rockford West High School and he then completed his apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician. He...

Edward Perrine

Edward Perrine

February 10, 2012

Edward T. Perrine, Sr., 99, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, in his home. He was born January 18, 1913, in Caledonia, the son of James H. and Ida Perrine. He married Gladys Swanson in Rockford. She passed away in 1987. Ed worked at Ingersoll for over 42 years. Survived by sons, Edward Eddie (Regina) Perrine, Jr. and Donald...

Edward T. Perrine

Edward T. Perrine

February 10, 2012

Edward T. Perrine, Sr., 99, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, in his home. He was born January 18, 1913, in Caledonia, the son of James H. and Ida Perrine. He married Gladys Swanson in Rockford. She passed away in 1987. Ed worked at Ingersoll for over 42 years. Survived by sons, Edward "Eddie" (Regina) Perrine, Jr. and Donald...

Elmer Grodem

Elmer Grodem

February 9, 2012

Elmer Moogie Grodem, 88, died in his home on February 9, 2012.Born on August 10, 1923 in Norway, son of Taletta and Christian Grodem.He immigrated to Rockford with his family at age 5.Married Veronica Elsie Olszewski on August 19, 1967.He was employed for many years by Arnold Lundgren amp; Associates as a land surveyor. Veteran of the U.S. Army.and a...

Elmer Grodem

Elmer Grodem

February 9, 2012

Elmer "Moogie" Grodem, 88, died in his home on February 9, 2012.Born on August 10, 1923 in Norway, son of Taletta and Christian Grodem.He immigrated to Rockford with his family at age 5.Married Veronica "Elsie" Olszewski on August 19, 1967.He was employed for many years by Arnold Lundgren & Associates as a land surveyor. Veteran of the U.S. Army.and a...

Darla Lou Siegrist

Darla Lou Siegrist

February 8, 2012

Darla Lou Siegrist, 57, Kirkland, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.nbsp; She was born November 3, 1954, in Red Bud, Illnois, the daughter of Louis and Paulagene (Reed) Pechenino.Darla was a registered nurse and a teacher who enjoyed helping others.nbsp; She was very fond of animals.nbsp; In 2009, she and...

Frank L. Ciaccio

Frank L. Ciaccio

February 8, 2012

Frank L. Ciaccio, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.nbsp; Born on February 8, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Salvatore and Lena (Sagona) Ciaccio.nbsp; He married Ellen Vitell on May 20, 1944 in Winnebago, Illinois.nbsp; Ellen passed away in 2004.nbsp; Employed by Sundstrand Corp. for 34 years,...

Frank L. Ciaccio

Frank L. Ciaccio

February 8, 2012

Frank L. Ciaccio, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 8, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Salvatore and Lena (Sagona) Ciaccio. He married Ellen Vitell on May 20, 1944 in Winnebago, Illinois. Ellen passed away in 2004. Employed by Sundstrand Corp. for 34 years,...

Darla Lou Siegrist

Darla Lou Siegrist

February 8, 2012

Darla Lou Siegrist, 57, Kirkland, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born November 3, 1954, in Red Bud, Illnois, the daughter of Louis and Paulagene (Reed) Pechenino.Darla was a registered nurse and a teacher who enjoyed helping others. She was very fond of animals. In 2009, she and...

John Joseph O&Amp;#39;Connell

John Joseph O&Amp;#39;Connell

February 4, 2012

John Joseph OConnell, 72, of Rockford, died at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Woodside, Queens, N.Y., to John Joseph and Helen Margaret (Creighton) OConnell. Graduate of St. Agnes High School, Manhattan, NY, and the State University of New York. Honor Man from the Great Lakes Naval Station and a veteran...

Carl Jacob Steigerwald

Carl Jacob Steigerwald

February 4, 2012

Carl Jacob Steigerwald (52) of Eagle, WI, peacefully slipped from his wifes loving arms and was called to Heaven on February 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. Carl was born on June 18, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the son of Jacob and Marie Steigerwald.He was a graduate of Winona State University, MN.Carls occupational achievements included a...