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William Bruce Moore

William Bruce Moore

December 2, 2011

LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN, AND FRIEND William Bruce Moore, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1945, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Durwood C. and Ruth (Winslow) Moore. Bill grew up in Harbor Springs, Michigan and graduated in 1963, from Sault...

Richard L. Goff

Richard L. Goff

December 2, 2011

Richard L. Goff, 63, died on December 2 in his home. Dick was born August 20, 1948 in DeKalb Illinois to Gilbert and Helen Goff. He received his MBA from Northern Illinois University and spent his entire career at Rockford Products Corp, retiring as president of Rockford Products International. Dick enjoyed giving back to the community and was very active...

William Bruce Moore

William Bruce Moore

December 2, 2011

LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN, AND FRIEND William Bruce Moore, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his family.nbsp; He was born February 27, 1945, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Durwood C. and Ruth (Winslow) Moore.nbsp; Bill grew up in Harbor Springs, Michigan and graduated in 1963, from Sault...

Nancy Auman

Nancy Auman

November 30, 2011

Nancy C. Auman, 62, Winnebago, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.Born February 20, 1949 in Rockford, daughter of William M. and Ruth G. Waugh Corcoran.Graduated from Boylan High School in 1967.Following her employment at McFarland Office Supply for many years, she worked at MidCity Office Products until her recent retirement.Nancy was an extraordinarily kind and selfless woman whose home...

Nancy C. Auman

Nancy C. Auman

November 30, 2011

Nancy C. Auman, 62, Winnebago, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.Born February 20, 1949 in Rockford, daughter of William M. and Ruth G. Waugh Corcoran.Graduated from Boylan High School in 1967.Following her employment at McFarland Office Supply for many years, she worked at MidCity Office Products until her recent retirement.Nancy was an extraordinarily kind and selfless woman whose home...

Patrick Fowler

Patrick Fowler

November 28, 2011

Patrick Fowler, 64 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, stepfather and stepgrandfather Patrick Fowler, 64, Merrimac, WI,nbsp; died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the comfort of his own home.nbsp; Born June 2, 1947 in Rockford, son of Kenneth C. and Marion A. Haley Fowler.nbsp; Graduated from Boylan High School in 1965 and Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN in 1972.nbsp; Married...

Lois J. Guccione

Lois J. Guccione

November 28, 2011

Lois J. Guccione, 94, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health Center.nbsp; She was born February 23, 1917, in Freeport, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Manske) Fleck. She attended Freeport schools and was a graduate of Browns Business College in Freeport. Lois worked with Stephenson County Abstract Company for 5 years before getting married.nbsp; She...

Lois J. Guccione

Lois J. Guccione

November 28, 2011

Lois J. Guccione, 94, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born February 23, 1917, in Freeport, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Manske) Fleck. She attended Freeport schools and was a graduate of Brown's Business College in Freeport. Lois worked with Stephenson County Abstract Company for 5 years before getting married. She...

Wilma Faye Leach

Wilma Faye Leach

November 28, 2011

Wilma Faye Sissy Leach, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 in SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born January 25, 1936 in Poteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Thomas and Nell (Bright) Parker. Worked for National Lock Company and retired from Anderson Packaging. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her former husband and friend, Earnest Bud...

Patrick Fowler

Patrick Fowler

November 28, 2011

Patrick Fowler, 64 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, stepfather and stepgrandfather Patrick Fowler, 64, Merrimac, WI, died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the comfort of his own home. Born June 2, 1947 in Rockford, son of Kenneth C. and Marion A. Haley Fowler. Graduated from Boylan High School in 1965 and Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN in 1972. Married...

Wilma Faye Leach

Wilma Faye Leach

November 28, 2011

Wilma Faye "Sissy" Leach, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 in SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital. Born January 25, 1936 in Poteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Thomas and Nell (Bright) Parker. Worked for National Lock Company and retired from Anderson Packaging. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her former husband and friend, Earnest "Bud"...

Virginia M. Moscato

Virginia M. Moscato

November 27, 2011

Virginia M Moscato 94 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother &SisterVirginia M. Moscato 94, of Rockford passed away at 9:16 P.M. Sunday November 27, 2011 at P.A. Peterson Center For Health. Born in Rockford July 3 rd 1917, daughter of Thomas and Antonia (Migliore) Crapisi.Virginia was employed at D&D Packaging for 12 years retiring in 1979.The majority of her life was spent...

Virginia M. Moscato

Virginia M. Moscato

November 27, 2011

Virginia M Moscato 94 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother amp;SisterVirginia M. Moscato 94, of Rockford passed away at 9:16 P.M. Sunday November 27, 2011 at P.A. Peterson Center For Health. Born in Rockford July 3 rd 1917, daughter of Thomas and Antonia (Migliore) Crapisi.Virginia was employed at Damp;D Packaging for 12 years retiring in 1979.The majority of her life was spent...

Rebecca J. Reilly

Rebecca J. Reilly

November 26, 2011

Rebecca J. Reilly, 44, of Rockford, formally of Schaumburg, IL passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Born August 3, 1967 in Arlington Heights, IL; the daughter of Victor and Alice (Menke) Hansen.Becky was a beautiful vivacious red head with a big heart.She enjoyed horse back riding, motorcycles, and camping.Becky graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree...

Rebecca Reilly

Rebecca Reilly

November 26, 2011

Rebecca J. Reilly, 44, of Rockford, formally of Schaumburg, IL passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Born August 3, 1967 in Arlington Heights, IL; the daughter of Victor and Alice (Menke) Hansen.Becky was a beautiful vivacious red head with a big heart.She enjoyed horse back riding, motorcycles, and camping.Becky graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelors Degree...

Sue A. Langerud

Sue A. Langerud

November 24, 2011

Sue A. Langerud, 74, Rockford, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born July 17, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Norvel Legel and Erma Bowman Legel.Employed by Gaffney Nut and Bolt for 20 years, retiring in 2001.Survivors include her sons, Dennis ( Dawn) Clark, Terry (Kathy) Wolfgram, Tom (Leslie) Wolfgram, Don (Julie) Wolfgram and Berry (Mary)...

Sue A. Langerud

Sue A. Langerud

November 24, 2011

Sue A. Langerud, 74, Rockford, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born July 17, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Norvel Legel and Erma Bowman Legel.Employed by Gaffney Nut and Bolt for 20 years, retiring in 2001.Survivors include her sons, Dennis ( Dawn) Clark, Terry (Kathy) Wolfgram, Tom (Leslie) Wolfgram, Don (Julie) Wolfgram and Berry (Mary)...

Andrea Sue Ferguson

Andrea Sue Ferguson

November 23, 2011

Andrea Sue Ferguson, 63, of Cherry Valley left this part of eternity with her angel at her side Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.She entered this world October 28, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio, daughter of James and Doris Ferguson.She and her mother moved to Rockford in 1981 to be near her sister, Dianne.Andreas life was one of inspiration, patience...

Charles A. Piske

Charles A. Piske

November 23, 2011

Charles "Chuck" Alan Piske, 55, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in his home. He was born January 25, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Joyce Piske. He married Betty (Smiley) Miller in Rockford on June 25, 1994. He worked for Archway Sales for many years. Member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church. Chuck graduated...

Charles A. Piske

Charles A. Piske

November 23, 2011

Charles Chuck Alan Piske, 55, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in his home. nbsp;He was born January 25, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Joyce Piske. nbsp;He married Betty (Smiley) Miller in Rockford on June 25, 1994. nbsp;He worked for Archway Sales for many years. nbsp;Member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church. nbsp;Chuck graduated...