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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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...

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...

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...

Raymond L. Seivert

Raymond L. Seivert

February 3, 2012

Raymond L. "Ray" Seivert, 86, Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. Born on January 11, 1926 in Portland, OR; the son of Albert A. and Frances H. (Sandberg) Seivert. Married Claire A. Anderson at Nativity Church in El Monte CA on May 9, 1953. Ray was a veteran of the Navy serving in the Atlantic during WWII on...

Kimberly J. Furman

Kimberly J. Furman

February 3, 2012

Kimberly J. Furman, 54, Davis Junction, died Friday, February 3, 2012 in her home. Born November 26, 1957 in Rockford, daughter of Andrew "Bud" and Patricia (Stone) Lockner. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975. She worked at Penny Pincher for many years. She also trained and showed quarter horses for over 10 years, competing in events such as pole...

Raymond Seivert

Raymond Seivert

February 3, 2012

Raymond L. Ray Seivert, 86, Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. Born on January 11, 1926 in Portland, OR; the son of Albert A. and Frances H. (Sandberg) Seivert. Married Claire A. Anderson at Nativity Church in El Monte CA on May 9, 1953. Ray was a veteran of the Navy serving in the Atlantic during WWII on...

Kimberly Furman

Kimberly Furman

February 3, 2012

Kimberly J. Furman, 54, Davis Junction, died Friday, February 3, 2012 in her home.nbsp; Born November 26, 1957 in Rockford, daughter of Andrew Bud and Patricia (Stone) Lockner.nbsp; Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1975.nbsp; She worked at Penny Pincher for many years. She also trained and showed quarter horses for over 10 years, competing in events such as pole...

Laura Zanocco Riney

Laura Zanocco Riney

February 1, 2012

Laura Dean (Zanocco) Riney, 63, of Rockford, passed away on February 1, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Laura was born May 17, 1948 in Rockford; the daughter of Angelo and Adeline Zanocco. She was a dedicated teacher for 41 years, 33 of them for the Rockford Diocese.Laura enjoyed playing games, completing puzzles, and reading books, especially with her grandchildren.nbsp; Graduate...

Laura Zanocco Riney

Laura Zanocco Riney

February 1, 2012

Laura Dean (Zanocco) Riney, 63, of Rockford, passed away on February 1, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Laura was born May 17, 1948 in Rockford; the daughter of Angelo and Adeline Zanocco. She was a dedicated teacher for 41 years, 33 of them for the Rockford Diocese.Laura enjoyed playing games, completing puzzles, and reading books, especially with her grandchildren. Graduate...

Jennifer S. Harvey

Jennifer S. Harvey

January 31, 2012

Jennifer Harvey, 43, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family. Born July 29, 1968 in Rockford, IL; daughter of Ronald and Caroline (Swing) Harvey. Jennifer was employed by Chrysler as a clerk. She loved listening to music and attending concerts. She also enjoyed to swim at the pool and was an...

Jennifer S. Harvey

Jennifer S. Harvey

January 31, 2012

Jennifer Harvey, 43, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family. Born July 29, 1968 in Rockford, IL; daughter of Ronald and Caroline (Swing) Harvey. Jennifer was employed by Chrysler as a clerk. She loved listening to music and attending concerts. She also enjoyed to swim at the pool and was an...

Rodger G. Loven

Rodger G. Loven

January 29, 2012

Rodger G. Loven, 87 of Rockford died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Maple Crest Care Center. Born September 21, 1924 in Loves Park, IL to Albert & Elsie ( Breed ) Loven. Married Theresa Moncado at St. Anthony Catholic Church on April 13, 1946. Served in the US Army. Retired from Amerock Corp after 44 years. Member of St. Anthony...

Charles James Bryden

Charles James Bryden

January 29, 2012

Charles James Bryden, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Jim was born June 9, 1934 in Rockford; the son of Charles and Wilda Bryden.nbsp; He married Beverly Lindell in Rockford on January 5, 1957.nbsp; He worked for Barber Colman for 47 years, retiring in 1997.nbsp; Jim also served for his...

Rodger G. Loven

Rodger G. Loven

January 29, 2012

Rodger G. Loven, 87 of Rockford died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Maple Crest Care Center. Born September 21, 1924 in Loves Park, IL to Albertnbsp;amp; Elsie ( Breed )nbsp; Loven. Married Theresa Moncado at St. Anthony Catholic Church on April 13, 1946. Served in the US Army. Retired from Amerock Corp after 44 years. Member of St. Anthony Church,...

Charles James Bryden

Charles James Bryden

January 29, 2012

Charles James Bryden, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. Jim was born June 9, 1934 in Rockford; the son of Charles and Wilda Bryden. He married Beverly Lindell in Rockford on January 5, 1957. He worked for Barber Colman for 47 years, retiring in 1997. Jim also served for his...

Lillian Molay

Lillian Molay

January 28, 2012

Lillian Therese Molay, 93, born May 18, 1918 and died Jan. 28. 2012. Daughter of Alex and Catherine Ingardona. Survived by brother, Frank (Claudia) Ingardona and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Sat. May 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with visitation from 910 a.m. Inurnment will be private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home assisted the family.

Lillian T. Molay

Lillian T. Molay

January 28, 2012

Lillian Therese Molay, 93, born May 18, 1918 and died Jan. 28. 2012. Daughter of Alex and Catherine Ingardona. Survived by brother, Frank (Claudia) Ingardona and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Sat. May 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with visitation from 910 a.m. Inurnment will be private. Fitzgerald Funeral Home assisted the family.

Jacqueline Lythgoe

Jacqueline Lythgoe

January 28, 2012

Jacqueline H. Lythgoe, 92, of Rockford died Saturday, January 28, 2012. Born May 26, 1919 in Pineuilh Gironde, France, the daughter of Antoine and Yvonne de Rocquigny du Fayel. Arrived in New York on March 21, 1946 and married Harry M. Lythgoe in Chester, PA. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Familys Womens Guild and the...

Michael Guzzardo

Michael Guzzardo

January 28, 2012

Michael Thomasnbsp;Guzzardo, aka Little Mike, age 60 went home to be with the Lord at 7:15pm on Saturday, January 28thnbsp;after visits from many of his family and friends.nbsp; He passed peacefully after an aggressive battle with a brain tumornbsp;discovered in September.nbsp; Born February 8, 1951nbsp;in Rockford to father, Anthony Guzzardo and mother Betty Kendall Guzzardo, he is survived by his...

Michael Guzzardo

Michael Guzzardo

January 28, 2012

Michael Thomas Guzzardo, aka Little Mike, age 60 went home to be with the Lord at 7:15pm on Saturday, January 28th after visits from many of his family and friends. He passed peacefully after an aggressive battle with a brain tumor discovered in September. Born February 8, 1951 in Rockford to father, Anthony Guzzardo and mother Betty Kendall Guzzardo, he...