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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Ruby Mullins

Ruby Mullins

October 14, 2011

Ruby Iris Mullins, 89, left her earthly body on October 14, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 15, 1922 in Dysartville, N.C, the daughter of Mitchell Clayton and Peggy (Addington) Kilgore, Ruby devoted her life to God and her family. She loved reading, quilting, fishing and being outdoors. Her passion for gardening garnered her a certificate of Merit...

Ruby Mullins

Ruby Mullins

October 14, 2011

Ruby Iris Mullins, 89, left her earthly body on October 14, 2011 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 15, 1922 in Dysartville, N.C, the daughter of Mitchell Clayton and Peggy (Addington) Kilgore, Ruby devoted her life to God and her family. She loved reading, quilting, fishing and being outdoors. Her passion for gardening garnered her a certificate of Merit...

Della M. Burns

Della M. Burns

October 13, 2011

Della "Dell" M. Burns, 87, of Loves Park, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her lord on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Born April 12, 1924, in Rockford; the daughter of Joseph H and Pauline J (Zubas) Pirages. Married William J. Burns on June 12, 1948 in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. In her early years, Della worked...

Mona A. Almond

Mona A. Almond

October 13, 2011

MONA ALMOND, 76 OF ROCKFORD, LOVING MOM AND NANAMona Almond 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.She was born 1935 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mona Lee.She married Joseph Gene Almond in Rockford on July 16, 1952. Gene predeceased her in 2006. A member of Faith Lutheran Church.Mona...

Mona Almond

Mona Almond

October 13, 2011

MONA ALMOND, 76 OF ROCKFORD, LOVING MOM AND NANAMona Almond 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.She was born 1935 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mona Lee.She married Joseph Gene Almond in Rockford on July 16, 1952. nbsp;Gene predeceased her in 2006. A member of Faith Lutheran Church.Mona...

Della Burns

Della Burns

October 13, 2011

Della Dell M. Burns, 87, of Loves Park, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her lord on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Born April 12, 1924, in Rockford; the daughter of Joseph H and Pauline J (Zubas) Pirages. Married William J. Burns on June 12, 1948 nbsp;in the Cathedral of Saint Peter. In her early years, Della worked...

Mary Schultz

Mary Schultz

October 11, 2011

Mary Schultz, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born December 14, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Pagano) Russo.Mary was a true matriarch of the family.She taught her children the traditions that were passed down from generation to generation, how important good morals are and how...

Mary Schultz

Mary Schultz

October 11, 2011

Mary Schultz, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.Born December 14, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Pagano) Russo.Mary was a true matriarch of the family.She taught her children the traditions that were passed down from generation to generation, how important good morals are and how...

Anna A. Sherbine

Anna A. Sherbine

October 10, 2011

Anna A. "Ann" Sherbine, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Monday, October 10, 2011, at Bickford Assisted Living Home.She was born June 25, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Vincent and Elvira (Salvatori) Marinelli. Ann married Lyle D. Sherbine in Rockford on September 23, 1944.He passed away in Rockford on April 9, 2009.She was a receptionist...

Anna A. Sherbine

Anna A. Sherbine

October 10, 2011

Anna A. Ann Sherbine, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Monday, October 10, 2011, at Bickford Assisted Living Home.She was born June 25, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Vincent and Elvira (Salvatori) Marinelli. Ann married Lyle D. Sherbine in Rockford on September 23, 1944.He passed away in Rockford on April 9, 2009.She was a receptionist...

Patricia Ann Malachowski

Patricia Ann Malachowski

October 9, 2011

Patricia Ann "Pat" Malachowski, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family.She was born October 14, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Pruchnowski) Malachowski.Pat was a legal secretary for attorney Chuck Thomas for 42 years including when Chuck joined the law firm of Hinshaw and Culbertson.She was...

Susan Marie Simpkins

Susan Marie Simpkins

October 9, 2011

Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family.She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA; the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy.Graduate of Rock Valley College. She worked for SwedishAmerican Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist.Was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...

Patricia Ann Malachowski

Patricia Ann Malachowski

October 9, 2011

Patricia Ann Pat Malachowski, 66, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2011, in her home surrounded by her family.She was born October 14, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Pruchnowski) Malachowski.Pat was a legal secretary for attorney Chuck Thomas for 42 years including when Chuck joined the law firm of Hinshaw and Culbertson.She was...

Richard C. Costello

Richard C. Costello

October 9, 2011

Richard Costello, Sr., 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Kirkland, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011.Born July 12, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois; son of Carmen and Josephine (Kulach) Costello. Graduate of the University of Illinois earning his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout his career he worked for Caterpillar, Griffin Wheel, Ipsen, and Arnold Engineering before retiring from...

Susan Simpkins

Susan Simpkins

October 9, 2011

Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.nbsp; She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy.nbsp; She worked for Swedish American Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist.nbsp; She was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...

Richard Costello

Richard Costello

October 9, 2011

Richard Costello, Sr., 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Kirkland, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011.Born July 12, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois; son of Carmen and Josephine (Kulach) Costello. Graduate of the University of Illinois earning his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout his career he worked for Caterpillar, Griffin Wheel, Ipsen, and Arnold Engineering before retiring from...

Susan Marie Simpkins

Susan Marie Simpkins

October 9, 2011

Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family.She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA; the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy.Graduate of Rock Valley College. She worked for SwedishAmerican Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist.Was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...

Susan Simpkins

Susan Simpkins

October 9, 2011

Susan Marie Simpkins, 58, of Rockford passed away on Sunday October 9, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1953 in Glendale, CA, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Hennessy. She worked for Swedish American Hospital for 17 years as a Medical Coding Specialist. She was a volunteer for CASA with her daughter for...

Robert V. Anderson

Robert V. Anderson

October 8, 2011

Robert V. "Bob" Anderson, 88, of Rockford died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.He was born October 1, 1923 in Rockford, IL; the son of Oscar and Edna (Bjork) Anderson.He served in the 2002 nd Engineers attached to the U.S. Army Air Force in England, France, and Germany during WWII.Bob met and married Mary T. "Tess"...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

October 8, 2011

Robert V. Bob Anderson, 88, of Rockford died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.He was born October 1, 1923 in Rockford, IL; the son of Oscar and Edna (Bjork) Anderson.He served in the 2002 nd Engineers attached to the U.S. Army Air Force in England, France, and Germany during WWII.Bob met and married Mary T. Tess...