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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Glenn H. Peebles

Glenn H. Peebles

January 21, 2012

Obituary of Glenn Harold Peebles II Glenn H. Peebles II passed away peacefully on January 21 st , 2012 at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1931 in Evanston, IL, the son of Glenn and Elizabeth Peebles. He graduated from Evanston High School where he starred on the basketball team. After graduation...

Dorothy I. Ebens

Dorothy I. Ebens

January 20, 2012

Dorothy I. Ebens, 97, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born January 14, 1915, in Creston, the daughter of John and Marie (Steinsbo) Vogle. Dorothy married Raymond J. Ebens in Lindenwood on November 17, 1934. Ray passed away in Rockford on November 11, 2005. She worked at NyLint Corp for many years and then...

Dorothy Ebens

Dorothy Ebens

January 20, 2012

Dorothy I. Ebens, 97, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; She was born January 14, 1915, in Creston, the daughter of John and Marie (Steinsbo) Vogle.nbsp; Dorothy married Raymond J. Ebens in Lindenwood on November 17, 1934.nbsp; Ray passed away in Rockford on November 11, 2005.nbsp; She worked at NyLint Corp for many years and then...

Genevieve R. Cascio

Genevieve R. Cascio

January 19, 2012

Genevieve R. "Rikki" Cascio, 76, of Rockford, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Alpine Fireside Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Born December 15, 1935 in Boston, MA, daughter of Walter R. and Josephine E. (Mikulski) Fulton. Graduate of Rockford West High School. Married Carl J. Cascio in St. Anthony...

William J. Hickey

William J. Hickey

January 19, 2012

WinnebagoWilliam J. Hickey, 50, of Winnebago died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Born December 17, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of John E. and Ann M. Hickey. Married his loving wife, Maureen A. Wrenn, in Mineola, NY on July 11, 1987. Graduated from Chaminade High School in NY,...

Genevieve R. Cascio

Genevieve R. Cascio

January 19, 2012

Genevieve R. Rikki Cascio, 76, of Rockford, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Alpine Fireside Health Center surrounded by her loving family.nbsp; Born December 15, 1935 in Boston, MA, daughter of Walter R. and Josephine E. (Mikulski) Fulton.nbsp; Graduate of Rockford West High School.nbsp; Married Carl J. Cascio in St. Anthony...

William J. Hickey

William J. Hickey

January 19, 2012

WinnebagoWilliam J. Hickey, 50, of Winnebago died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Born December 17, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of John E. and Ann M. Hickey. Married his loving wife, Maureen A. Wrenn, in Mineola, NY on July 11, 1987. Graduated from Chaminade High School in NY,...

Marjorie Marie Downey

Marjorie Marie Downey

January 18, 2012

Marjorie Marie Downey, 93, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Medina Nursing Center in Durand. She was born March 21, 1918 to William and Rose Morey in Livingston, Wisconsin. After graduating from Mineral Point High School, she married John Downey on November 25, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois. John predeceased her in March of 1975. Marjorie worked for...

Marjorie Marie Downey

Marjorie Marie Downey

January 18, 2012

Marjorie Marie Downey, 93, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Medina Nursing Center in Durand.nbsp; She was born March 21, 1918 to William and Rose Morey in Livingston, Wisconsin.nbsp; After graduating from Mineral Point High School, she married John Downey on November 25, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois.nbsp; John predeceased her in March of 1975.nbsp; Marjorie worked for...

Mystica Gallina

Mystica Gallina

January 18, 2012

Mystica M. Gallina 98 of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home.nbsp; She was born April, 10, 1913 in Zene Vincenza, Italy.nbsp; The daughter of Giuseppe and Margharita (Gasparini) Dal Pra.nbsp; She married Angelo L. Gallina in St Anthony Church on April 22, 1932.nbsp; Angelo predeceased her in 1983.nbsp; Member of St Anthony Church and...

Mystica M. Gallina

Mystica M. Gallina

January 18, 2012

Mystica M. Gallina 98 of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home. She was born April, 10, 1913 in Zene Vincenza, Italy. The daughter of Giuseppe and Margharita (Gasparini) Dal Pra. She married Angelo L. Gallina in St Anthony Church on April 22, 1932. Angelo predeceased her in 1983. Member of St Anthony Church and...

Glada M. Foster

Glada M. Foster

January 18, 2012

Glada M, Foster 92 of Rockford passed away Wednesday January 18, 2012 in Alden Debes. She was born December 8, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Vallie Heslop. She lived over 50 years in Rockford coming from Iowa. She married Allan W. Foster in Sioux City on January 30, 1939. He predeceased her in 2002.Survivors include...

Glada Foster

Glada Foster

January 18, 2012

Glada M, Foster 92 of Rockford passed away Wednesday January 18, 2012 in Alden Debes.nbsp; She was <born December 8, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Vallie Heslop. She lived over 50 years in Rockford coming from Iowa.nbsp; She married Allan W. Foster in Sioux City on January 30, 1939.nbsp; He predeceased her in 2002.Survivors include...

Joseph A. Lemek

Joseph A. Lemek

January 17, 2012

Joseph A. "Joe" Lemek, 93, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1918, in Sioux City, Iowa; the son of Joseph and Karolina (Osikowicz) Lemek. Married Letha "Arlene" Heslop in Sioux City,Iowa on December 8, 1945. She predeceased him on December 29, 2002. Joe served in the Army during WWII...

Joseph A. Lemek

Joseph A. Lemek

January 17, 2012

Joseph A. Joe Lemek, 93, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1918, in Sioux City, Iowa; the son of Joseph and Karolina (Osikowicz) Lemek. Married Letha Arlene Heslop in Sioux City,Iowa on December 8, 1945. She predeceased him on December 29, 2002. Joe served in the Army during WWII...

Jereline Tanner

Jereline Tanner

January 17, 2012

Jereline "Jean" Tanner, 70, Rockford, died at 11:17 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 28, 1941 in Chidester, AR, daughter of Ollie Yarbrough and Mattie Pearl Tatom Yarbrough. Graduate of Camden, AR High School. Was previously married to Purvis Tanner, Jr. She was a member of the South Congregation of Jehovahs Wittnesses. Jean was a...

Jereline Tanner

Jereline Tanner

January 17, 2012

Jereline Jean Tanner, 70, Rockford, died at 11:17 a.m. Tuesday, Januarynbsp; 17, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born February 28, 1941nbsp; in Chidester, AR, daughter of Ollie Yarbrough and Mattie Pearl Tatom Yarbrough.nbsp; Graduate of Camden, AR High School.nbsp; Was previously married to Purvis Tanner, Jr.nbsp; She was a member of the South Congregation of Jehovahs Wittnesses. Jean was a...

Frances Robinson

Frances Robinson

January 14, 2012

Frances H. Robinson, 94 of Belvidere and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center. Born April 2, 1917 in Cherokee County Iowa, the daughter of the daughter of Harry a. and Esther O. (Brownmiller) Smith. She was raised in rural Cherokee County graduating from Quimby, Iowa High School, and Nettleton and Edwards Schools...

Frances H. Robinson

Frances H. Robinson

January 14, 2012

Frances H. Robinson, 94 of Belvidere and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center. Born April 2, 1917 in Cherokee County Iowa, the daughter of the daughter of Harry a. and Esther O. (Brownmiller) Smith. She was raised in rural Cherokee County graduating from Quimby, Iowa High School, and Nettleton and Edwards Schools...

Francisco Hernandez

Francisco Hernandez

January 11, 2012

Francisco Hernandez, 52, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, in Ogle County. He was born November 14, 1959, in Mexico the son of the late Francisco and Sara (Duarte) Hernandez. He was the owner and operator of F &amp; Sons. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. He was a quiet man; he was very handy...