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David R. Waldsmith
October 27, 2011
David R. Waldsmith, 49, of Rockford passed away October 27, 2011. Born August 12, 1962 the son of Robert and Virginia (Metzler) Waldsmith. Survivors include his children, Kaitlyn and Erika Waldsmith; mother Virginia Waldsmith, sisters, Mary Kay (Randy) Gibisch, Sharon (Curt) Ennenga, niece and nephew Tyler and Lauren Gibisch.He was predeceased by his father and spouse Kristen.A memorial service will...
Barbara Murphy
October 27, 2011
Barbara Murphy, 73, of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.Born April 20, 1938 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Peter and Katheryn (Koster) Pape.She moved to Rockford, IL on January 21, 1968.Barbara worked as cosmetologist out of her home for many years retiring in 1994.She was a member of the Humane Society...
Barbara Murphy
October 27, 2011
Barbara Murphy, 73, of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.Born April 20, 1938 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Peter and Katheryn (Koster) Pape.She moved to Rockford, IL on January 21, 1968.Barbara worked as cosmetologist out of her home for many years retiring in 1994.She was a member of the Humane Society...
Russell Calvagna
October 25, 2011
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHERRussell A. Russ Calvagna, 76, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born April 3, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Alfonso and Emanuela Nellie (Cacciatore) Calvagna.Russ married Gloria Johnson in Rockford on June 30, 1962.He was an insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty in Rockford for...
Russell Calvagna
October 25, 2011
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHERRussell A. "Russ" Calvagna, 76, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born April 3, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Alfonso and Emanuela "Nellie" (Cacciatore) Calvagna.Russ married Gloria Johnson in Rockford on June 30, 1962.He was an insurance agent for Banker'¢s Life and Casualty in Rockford for...
Donald Williams
October 24, 2011
Donald " Don " J. Williams, 87, Rockford passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born January 11, 1924 in Ladd, IL; the son of Harry C. and Marguerite ( Murphy ) Williams.Married Edna M. Pro at St. Anthonys Catholic Church on June 25, 1949. He was an Army Veteran serving during W.W. II as a member...
Donald Williams
October 24, 2011
Donald Don J. Williams, 87, Rockford passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.Born January 11, 1924 in Ladd, IL; the son of Harry C. and Marguerite ( Murphy ) Williams.Married Edna M. Pro at St. Anthonys Catholic Church on June 25, 1949. nbsp;He was an Army Veteran serving during W.W. II as a member of the...
Dianne C. Sandell
October 24, 2011
Dianne C. Sandell, 65, Rockford, died October 24, 2011.Born June 13, 1946 in Big Fork, MN, daughter of Milton and Shirley DeShaw Skottegard.Formerly employed as a home health aid.Member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Survived by her daughters, Shirley (Tim Creagan) Hedlund and Stacy (John) Amundrud; 7 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren with one more to be born soon, and 2 brothers.Predeceased by her...
Dianne Sandell
October 24, 2011
Dianne C. Sandell, 65, Rockford, died October 24, 2011.Born June 13, 1946 in Big Fork, MN, daughter of Milton and Shirley DeShaw Skottegard.Formerly employed as a home health aid.Member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Survived by her daughters, Shirley (Tim Creagan) Hedlund and Stacy (John) Amundrud; 7 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren with one more to be born soon, and 2 brothers.Predeceased by her...
Molly M. Young
October 20, 2011
nbsp;Molly M. (Mera) Young, 57, of Rockford passed away Thursday October 20, 2011.nbsp; She was born March 18, 1954 in Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Evelyn Mera.nbsp; She was a lifetime member of St. James Church and worked for Liberty Mutual for many years.Molly was the foundation of her family, so many loved ones turned towards her for strength.She...
Molly M. Young
October 20, 2011
Molly M. (Mera) Young, 57, of Rockford passed away Thursday October 20, 2011. She was born March 18, 1954 in Rockford, the daughter of Carl and Evelyn Mera. She was a lifetime member of St. James Church and worked for Liberty Mutual for many years.Molly was the foundation of her family, so many loved ones turned towards her for strength.She...
Marc Rohr
October 19, 2011
Marc S. Rohr, 59, Rockford, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in his home.Born August 11, 1952 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Betty Lafkin Rohr.Graduated from East High School.Married Linda M. (Cushing) Wold in Rockford on June 27, 1995.He had owned and operated several golf stores in the stateline area.He was a passionate golfer who was often known as the...
James W. Barnett
October 19, 2011
James W. Barnett, 73, a long time resident of the Stillman Valley and Byron areas died after a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in his Arizona residence with his wife by his side. He died peacefully, surrounded by the mountains that he loved so much. Born March 10, 1938 in Middlesboro, KY, son of Floyd and Martha Thompson...
Pearl C. Martini
October 19, 2011
Pearl (Pierina) C. Martini, 85, was born into eternal life on October 19, 2011. A resident of Rockford for 76 years and lived in Colorado since 2002. Born June 26, 1926 to John and Maria (Pegoraro) Spillare in Rockford. Graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and West High School class of 1943. Married "Joe" Martini at St. Anthony Catholic Church...
Marc S. Rohr
October 19, 2011
Marc S. Rohr, 59, Rockford, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in his home.Born August 11, 1952 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Betty Lafkin Rohr.Graduated from East High School.Married Linda M. (Cushing) Wold in Rockford on June 27, 1995.He had owned and operated several golf stores in the stateline area.He was a passionate golfer who was often known as the...
Pearl C. Martini
October 19, 2011
Pearl (Pierina) C. Martini, 85, was born into eternal life on October 19, 2011. A resident of Rockford for 76 years and lived in Colorado since 2002. Born June 26, 1926 to John and Maria (Pegoraro) Spillare in Rockford. Graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and West High School class of 1943. Married Joe Martini at St. Anthony Catholic Church...
James W. Barnett
October 19, 2011
James W. Barnett, 73, a long time resident of the Stillman Valley and Byron areas died after a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in his Arizona residence with his wife by his side. He died peacefully, surrounded by the mountains that he loved so much. Born March 10, 1938 in Middlesboro, KY, son of Floyd and Martha Thompson...
Patricia Ann Schmidt
October 18, 2011
Patricia Ann (Darby) Schmidt, 89, enjoyed her most precious gifts of family and friends until the last moments of her life Oct. 18, 2011. Pat was lovingly cared for by her family, her caregiver Baby Zolina and the assistance and support of Heartland Hospice Services. Pat was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Omaha, Neb. As a young girl, Patsy lived...
Edwin E. Purfeerst
October 18, 2011
Edwin E. Purfeerst, 89, Rockford, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born April 2, 1922 in River Falls, WI, son of Louis and Lewella (Byrnes) Purfeerst.Graduated from Cornell, WI High School and attended River Falls College. Married Alma C. Collum on August 21, 1943. While in high school he lettered all four years...
Edwin Purfeerst
October 18, 2011
Edwin E. Purfeerst, 89, Rockford, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born April 2, 1922 in River Falls, WI, son of Louis and Lewella (Byrnes) Purfeerst.Graduated from Cornell, WI High School and attended River Falls College. Married Alma C. Collum on August 21, 1943. While in high school he lettered all four years...
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