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Kathleen Doherty
October 7, 2011
Kathleen Doherty, 86, peacefully departed this life on October 7, 2011, in Crystal Lake Illinois.nbsp;nbsp; She was born June 30, 1925, in Dalmuir, Scotland, to Hugh and Kathleen (Lynn) McClure.nbsp;nbsp; She survived the German bombing of Clydebank in 1941, spending a harrowing evening in a movie theater with her younger sister.nbsp;nbsp; In 1947, she married Owen Doherty.She emigrated to Australia...
Elena L. Maggio
October 7, 2011
Elena L. Maggio, 84, Rockford passed away Friday, October 7, 2011, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.She was born August 3, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Nello and Anita Landi.She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. After graduating from Perkins School for the Blind in 1947, Elena worked as a Dictaphone typist for an adoption agency in...
Allison Derry
October 7, 2011
Allison Derry, 33, of Rockford died October 7, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital after a sudden illness.nbsp;Born January 26, 1975.nbsp;Ali attended Keith Country Day, was a graduate of Boylan High School and attended Rock Valley College.nbsp;Married Gregory Derry on December 27, 1998. She is survived by her spouse, Gregory and her three beautiful daughters, Emma 9, Madeline, 4 and Reese,...
Allison Derry
October 7, 2011
Allison Derry, 33, of Rockford died October 7, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital after a sudden illness. Born January 26, 1975. Ali attended Keith Country Day, was a graduate of Boylan High School and attended Rock Valley College. Married Gregory Derry on December 27, 1998. She is survived by her spouse, Gregory and her three beautiful daughters, Emma 9, Madeline,...
Elena L. Maggio
October 7, 2011
Elena L. Maggio, 84, Rockford passed away Friday, October 7, 2011, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.She was born August 3, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Nello and Anita Landi.She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. After graduating from Perkins School for the Blind in 1947, Elena worked as a Dictaphone typist for an adoption agency in...
Kathleen Doherty
October 7, 2011
Kathleen Doherty, 86, peacefully departed this life on October 7, 2011, in Crystal Lake Illinois. She was born June 30, 1925, in Dalmuir, Scotland, to Hugh and Kathleen (Lynn) McClure. She survived the German bombing of Clydebank in 1941, spending a harrowing evening in a movie theater with her younger sister. In 1947, she married Owen Doherty.She emigrated to Australia...
Lorane Eaton
October 6, 2011
Lorane Eaton, 86, Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.Born July 14, 1925 in Wheeler, daughter of Raleigh and Laura Ryder Brown.Married George A. Eaton in Newton on December 8, 1945. She retired in 1969 from Kysor of Byron. She was a member of Maywood...
Lorane Eaton
October 6, 2011
Lorane Eaton, 86, Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.Born July 14, 1925 in Wheeler, daughter of Raleigh and Laura Ryder Brown.Married George A. Eaton in Newton on December 8, 1945. She retired in 1969 from Kysor of Byron. She was a member of Maywood...
John F. Thomas
October 4, 2011
John F. Thomas, 86Rockford - John F. Thomas, 86 of Rockford died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at St. Anne's Center. Born August 4, 1925 in Peoria, IL to Elmer E. and Lillian B. (Behrens) Thomas. Moved to Rockford in 1967 from Sterling, IL. Married Mary C. (Davy) in Berwyn, IL on June 27, 1953 in St. Leonard's Church. John was...
Britomar Lathrop
October 4, 2011
Britomar J. Lathrop, 90, died Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 17, 1921 in New York, NY the daughter of Ray and Helen (Slimovitz) Johnson. Graduate of the University of California at Berkley with a PhD in Psychology. Brit worked for Singer Mental Health Center for many years before opening her own private practice, retiring at...
John Thomas
October 4, 2011
John F. Thomas, 86Rockford - John F. Thomas, 86 of Rockford died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at St. Annes Center. Born August 4, 1925 in Peoria, IL to Elmer E. and Lillian B. (Behrens) Thomas. Moved to Rockford in 1967 from Sterling, IL. Married Mary C. (Davy) in Berwyn, IL on June 27, 1953 in St. Leonards Church. John was...
Britomar J. Lathrop
October 4, 2011
Britomar J. Lathrop, 90, died Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 17, 1921 in New York, NY the daughter of Ray and Helen (Slimovitz) Johnson. Graduate of the University of California at Berkley with a PhD in Psychology. Brit worked for Singer Mental Health Center for many years before opening her own private practice, retiring at...
Shirley Malavolti
October 3, 2011
Shirley Malavolti 82 of Rockford passed away Monday October 3, 2011 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center.She was born June 26, 1929 in Viking, Minnesota.The daughter of Frank and Josie Laymon.She married James Malavolti in Granville, IL on August 14, 1949.Shirley worked with her husband, they owned Ferguson Grocery, Camp;C Drivein, and an Icecream/Dout Shop.She later worked for Bishop Buffet...
Margaret I. Lofgren
October 3, 2011
MARGARET I. LOFGREN, 85, LOVING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER, AUNT Margaret I. Lofgren passed away on October 3, 2011, at Swedish American Hospital following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of the Rockford area, Margaret was born April 14, 1926, to Joseph Cornelius and Hazel Mary (Almond) Verstynen. Margaret graduated from West High School in 1944. On May 7, 1948 Margaret...
Margaret Lofgren
October 3, 2011
MARGARET I. LOFGREN, 85, LOVING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER, AUNT Margaret I. Lofgren passed away on October 3, 2011, at Swedish American Hospital following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of the Rockford area, Margaret was born April 14, 1926, to Joseph Cornelius and Hazel Mary (Almond) Verstynen. Margaret graduated from West High School in 1944. On May 7, 1948 Margaret...
Shirley A. Malavolti
October 3, 2011
Shirley Malavolti 82 of Rockford passed away Monday October 3, 2011 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center.She was born June 26, 1929 in Viking, Minnesota.The daughter of Frank and Josie Laymon.She married James Malavolti in Granville, IL on August 14, 1949.Shirley worked with her husband, they owned Ferguson Grocery, C&C Drivein, and an Icecream/Dout Shop.She later worked for Bishop Buffet...
John Mangan
October 2, 2011
John A. Mangan, 90, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born March 13, 1921 in Chicago; the son of William and Catherine (Heffernan) Mangan. Graduated from Austin High School in 1938. John was a veteran of the US Navy, serving his country in Iwo Jima. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Loyola University where he studied prelaw. Johns...
John A. Mangan
October 2, 2011
John A. Mangan, 90, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born March 13, 1921 in Chicago; the son of William and Catherine (Heffernan) Mangan. Graduated from Austin High School in 1938. John was a veteran of the US Navy, serving his country in Iwo Jima. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Loyola University where he studied prelaw. Johns...
Pearlie M. Tolefree
September 30, 2011
Pearlie M Tolefree, 77 of Rockford, died on September 30, 2011 after a short illness. She was born in Mount Vernon, IL on November 4, 1933 to Letitia Sydes. She worked as a housekeeper until she retired. She liked to make people laugh and was known for her popcorn. She got the nickname a?"Grandma Popcorn.a? She was preceded in death...
Pearlie Tolefree
September 30, 2011
Pearlie M Tolefree, 77 of Rockford, died on September 30, 2011 after a short illness.nbsp; She was born in Mount Vernon, IL on November 4, 1933 to Letitia Sydes.nbsp; She worked as a housekeeper until she retired.nbsp; She liked to make people laugh and was known for her popcorn.nbsp; She got the nickname a?Grandma Popcorn.a?nbsp; She was preceded in death...
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