Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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...

Jacqueline Lythgoe

Jacqueline Lythgoe

January 28, 2012

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

Charles P. Kudzma, Jr.

Charles P. Kudzma, Jr.

January 27, 2012

LOVING SON, BROTHER, UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN AND FRIENDCharles Peter Chuck Kudzma, Jr., 48, Loves Park, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Charles Peter and Mary (Dworak) Kudzma, Sr. Chuck was a 1982, graduate of Boylan Catholic High School....

Charles P. Kudzma

Charles P. Kudzma

January 27, 2012

LOVING SON, BROTHER, UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN AND FRIENDCharles Peter "Chuck" Kudzma, Jr., 48, Loves Park, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Charles Peter and Mary (Dworak) Kudzma, Sr. Chuck was a 1982, graduate of Boylan Catholic High School....

Thomas Jude Bertolasi

Thomas Jude Bertolasi

January 26, 2012

Thomas Jude Bertolasi, 59, of Byron passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born March 18, 1952,; the son of Francis and Rosemary Bertolasi. Tom was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1970 and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Cardinal Strich College. He married Bambi Linn IngramHughes and happily adopted Falina. He...

Nadine Henderson

Nadine Henderson

January 26, 2012

Nadine Henderson, 80, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Born March 26, 1931 in Randles, MO;the daughter of Robert Lee and Mae (Lynch) Moore. Married James Henderson and later moved to Rockford in 1968. Nadine spent many years working in her home, providing childcare to nearly 100 chiildren. She never met a stranger, was always eager to lend...

Thomas Jude Bertolasi

Thomas Jude Bertolasi

January 26, 2012

Thomas Jude Bertolasi, 59, of Byron passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born March 18, 1952,; the son of Francis and Rosemary Bertolasi. Tom was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1970 and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Cardinal Strich College. He married Bambi Linn IngramHughes and happily adopted Falina. He...

Nadine Henderson

Nadine Henderson

January 26, 2012

Nadine Henderson, 80, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Born March 26, 1931 in Randles, MO;the daughter of Robert Lee and Mae (Lynch) Moore. Married James Henderson and later moved to Rockford in 1968. Nadine spent many years working in her home, providing childcare to nearly 100 chiildren. She never met a stranger, was always eager to lend...

Kevin J. Orr

Kevin J. Orr

January 25, 2012

Kevin (Cubby) James Orr, 55, Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Born November 16, 1956; the son of Harold and Margaret (Mayfield) Orr. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Kevin worked for Kitzmans and then started his own business, Kevin Orr Remodeling, 20 years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a lifelong Chicago Bears and Nascar fan. Kevin...

Mary Lou Green

Mary Lou Green

January 25, 2012

Mary Lou Green, 93, of Rockford, died on January 25, 2012. Mary Lou Green was born June 13, 1918 in Lawrence, Nebraska to William and Stephanie Schroeder. She married Dr. R. Gregory Green on August 21, 1941. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church for many years. She was also a member of the Winnebago County Medical Auxiliary...

Michael Reiser

Michael Reiser

January 25, 2012

Michael T. Reiser, 33 of Loves Park, IL and formerly of Sedona, AZ died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Michael was born on October 5, 1978 in Livonia, MI and he is the son of John and Marie (Daly) Reiser, Sr. Survivors include his Mother of Sedona, AZ; brothers, Jeffrey of Liverpool, NY, Marc of Rockford, IL and John...

Michael Reiser

Michael Reiser

January 25, 2012

Michael T. Reiser, 33 of Loves Park, IL and formerly of Sedona, AZ died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Michael was born on October 5, 1978 in Livonia, MI and he is the son of John and Marie (Daly) Reiser, Sr. Survivors include his Mother of Sedona, AZ; brothers, Jeffrey of Liverpool, NY, Marc of Rockford, IL and John...

Kevin Orr

Kevin Orr

January 25, 2012

Kevin (Cubby) James Orr, 55, Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Born November 16, 1956; the son of Harold and Margaret (Mayfield) Orr. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Kevin worked for Kitzmans and then started his own business, Kevin Orr Remodeling, 20 years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a lifelong Chicago Bears and Nascar fan. Kevin...

Mary Lou Green

Mary Lou Green

January 25, 2012

Mary Lou Green, 93, of Rockford, died on January 25, 2012. Mary Lou Green was born June 13, 1918 in Lawrence, Nebraska to William and Stephanie Schroeder. She married Dr. R. Gregory Green on August 21, 1941. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church for many years. She was also a member of the Winnebago County Medical Auxiliary...

Jose P. Velasco

Jose P. Velasco

January 24, 2012

Jose P. Velasco, 75 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1936 the son of Francisco and Teresa Velasco. Married his loving wife of 53 years, Herminia Macias. Served in the Army National Guard for 9 years and worked for over 57 years as a machinist, retiring from Rockford Powertrain after 27 years. Jose...

Jose P. Velasco

Jose P. Velasco

January 24, 2012

Jose P. Velasco, 75 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1936 the son of Francisco and Teresa Velasco. Married his loving wife of 53 years, Herminia Macias. Served in the Army National Guard for 9 years and worked for over 57 years as a machinist, retiring from Rockford Powertrain after 27 years.nbsp; Jose...

Willie L. Dobson

Willie L. Dobson

January 23, 2012

Willie L. Dobson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on January 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1918 in Lovelady, TX; son of Willie J. and Florence (Robbins) Dobson. Married Sylvia Anderson on September 14, 1943 and spent 68 happy years together. Willie was sent to Rockford to establish Camp Grant in 1940. For this, he was interviewed...

Willie Dobson

Willie Dobson

January 23, 2012

Willie L. Dobson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on January 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1918 in Lovelady, TX; son of Willie J. and Florence (Robbins) Dobson. Married Sylvia Anderson on September 14, 1943 and spent 68 happy years together. Willie was sent to Rockford to establish Camp Grant in 1940. For this, he was interviewed...

Esther R. Dolan

Esther R. Dolan

January 22, 2012

Esther R. Mansfield Dolan, 86, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; She was born December 24, 1925, in DesPlaines, the daughter of William and Josephine (Seegers) Winkelman. She was a 1945 graduate of Woodstock High School. Esther moved to Rockford in 1966, moving here from Springfield.nbsp; She married Harry Mansfield January 7, 1946.nbsp; He passed...

Esther R. Dolan

Esther R. Dolan

January 22, 2012

Esther R. Mansfield Dolan, 86, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1925, in DesPlaines, the daughter of William and Josephine (Seegers) Winkelman. She was a 1945 graduate of Woodstock High School. Esther moved to Rockford in 1966, moving here from Springfield. She married Harry Mansfield January 7, 1946. He passed...