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Hilda M. Mcgehee
November 23, 2011
Hilda M. McGehee,85, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born August 9, 1926 in Brodhead, WI; the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Helland. Hilda lived in the Rockford area most of her life. She worked at BJ'¢s Place for many years. Hilda enjoyed word searches, going for breakfast, shopping and taking vacations. She is survived by son, Donald...

Hilda M. Mcgehee
November 23, 2011
Hilda M. McGehee,85, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born August 9, 1926 in Brodhead, WI; the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth Helland. Hilda lived in the Rockford area most of her life. She worked at BJs Place for many years. Hilda enjoyed word searches, going for breakfast, shopping and taking vacations. She is survived by son, Donald...

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...

Wayne Statler
November 21, 2011
Wayne Statler, 64, Oregon, died at 10:06 a.m.Monday, November 21, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 18, 1947 in Steele, MO, son of Jim Statler and Thelma Thayer Statler. Married Carol Schraiber on January 21, 1990 . He was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local No.196. Wayne was a highly skilled man in all...

Wayne Statler
November 21, 2011
Wayne Statler, 64, Oregon, died at 10:06 a.m.Monday, November 21, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 18, 1947 in Steele, MO, son of Jim Statler and Thelma Thayer Statler. Married Carol Schraiber on January 21, 1990 . He was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local No.196. Wayne was a highly skilled man in all...

Dennis R. Murray
November 19, 2011
Dennis R. Murray, 60, of Rockford passed away November 19, 2011 in his home with his daughter by his side from a courageous battle with diabetes. Born February 25, 1951 in San Jose, CA, the son of Robert E. Murray and Betty M. Grose. Dennis lived in Rockford for more than 30 years, after moving here from California in the...

Dennis Murray
November 19, 2011
Survived by his loving daughter, Jennifer Murray; mother, Betty and dog, Snortamer. Predeceased by his father, sister, Kathy Collins and former wife, Linda Murray. Memorial gathering will be Tuesday, November 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave, Rockford, 61103.

Robert C. Naveroski
November 18, 2011
Robert C. Naveroski, 95, of Rockford passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Care Center. Born June 30, 1916 in Rockford, IL the son of the late Walter and Mary (Remencius) Naveroski.Bob worked at Barber Coleman as a hob grinder for 38 years.He volunteered at the Y.M.C.A Men's Club, was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a...

Lon L. Christensen
November 18, 2011
LOVING HUSBAND, DAD, POPI, BROTHER, AND FRIEND Lon L. Christensen, 67, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 22, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of W. Lyle and Erna R. (Mills) Christensen. Lon married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen F. Kathy Mehlhorn in Waterloo on August 8,...

Lon L. Christensen
November 18, 2011
LOVING HUSBAND, DAD, POPI, BROTHER, AND FRIEND Lon L. Christensen, 67, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 22, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of W. Lyle and Erna R. (Mills) Christensen. Lon married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen F. " Kathy" Mehlhorn in Waterloo on August...

Robert C. Naveroski
November 18, 2011
Robert C. Naveroski, 95, of Rockford passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Care Center. Born June 30, 1916 in Rockford, IL the son of the late Walter and Mary (Remencius) Naveroski.Bob worked at Barber Coleman as a hob grinder for 38 years.He volunteered at the Y.M.C.A Mens Club, was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a...

Thomas Lepore
November 14, 2011
Thomas Lepore, 83, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Born on March 1, 1928 in Chicago; the son of Venanzio amp; Carmela (Ruggiero) Lepore. Married Janet (Cline) Lepore on May 1, 1948. Tom served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by the Chicago Police Department for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Toms hobby...

Thomas Lepore
November 14, 2011
Thomas Lepore, 83, of Belvidere, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Born on March 1, 1928 in Chicago; the son of Venanzio & Carmela (Ruggiero) Lepore. Married Janet (Cline) Lepore on May 1, 1948. Tom served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by the Chicago Police Department for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Toms hobby...

Russell Bambino
November 13, 2011
Russell Bambino Jr., 59, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family.He was born October 12, 1952 in Rockford; son of Russell and Nancy (Montalbano) Bambino.He worked for Warner Lambert for many years retiring in 2001.Member of St. Anthony Church.Graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Boylan High School, Class of 1970.Russell coached...

Russell Bambino, Jr.
November 13, 2011
Russell Bambino Jr., 59, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family.He was born October 12, 1952 in Rockford; son of Russell and Nancy (Montalbano) Bambino.He worked for Warner Lambert for many years retiring in 2001.Member of St. Anthony Church.Graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Boylan High School, Class of 1970.Russell coached...

Larry Dale Robertson
November 13, 2011
Larry Dale Robertson, 51, of Rockford passed away, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his residence.Born October 26, 1960 in Rockford, IL the son of Larry Levi Robertson and Mattie Irene Page.Larry Dale was a people watcher, and had a smile that was truly contagious.He had a hug that was worth a million bucks.He will be missed.Larry Dales aunt would like...

Larry Dale Robertson
November 13, 2011
Larry Dale Robertson, 51, of Rockford passed away, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his residence.Born October 26, 1960 in Rockford, IL the son of Larry Levi Robertson and Mattie Irene Page.Larry Dale was a people watcher, and had a smile that was truly contagious.He had a hug that was worth a million bucks.He will be missed.Larry Dales aunt would like...

Robert L. Myers
November 12, 2011
Robert L. Myers, 75, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Born October 19, 1936 in Dakota, IL; the son of George and Dorothy (Thompson) Myers. Married Rita Ruth (Diemer) Myers on March 10, 1956 in Belvidere, IL. Bob worked over 35 years as a roofer for Carlson Roofing and then McDermaid Roofing, retiring in 2004. He...

Fern M. Stockburger
November 12, 2011
Fern (Marth) Stockburger, 93, of Rockford passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Wesley Willows. Born July 4, 1918, the daughter of Frank and Amolia (Barth) Marth in Savanna. She married Robert F. Stockburger in 1937. Fern was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and Sara Circle. She graduated from Central High in 1936 and married her high school best...

Helen L. Gilbert
November 12, 2011
Helen L. Gilbert, 86, of Loves Park died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries received from a fall in her home.nbsp; Born February 17, 1925 in Escanaba, MI, daughter of James and Edith Burgo Powers.nbsp; Graduated from St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing in 1946 and worked as a registered nurse in the...
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