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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Ramona I. Thoren

Ramona I. Thoren

May 19, 2011

Ramona "Monie" I. Thoren, 77, of Rockford, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 in her home after a sudden illness. Born April 10, 1934 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carnahan. Monie graduated from Rochelle High School class of 1952, Northern Illinois University class of 1956, with a Bachelor's Degree, and in 1987 received her Master's degree...

Ramona I. Thoren

Ramona I. Thoren

May 19, 2011

Ramona Monie I. Thoren, 77, of Rockford, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 in her home after a sudden illness. Born April 10, 1934 in Paw Paw, nbsp;the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carnahan. Monie graduatednbsp; from Rochelle High School class of 1952, Northern Illinois University class of 1956, with a Bachelors Degree, and in 1987 received her Masters degree...

Jasmine Cassaro Brennan Sarabia

Jasmine Cassaro Brennan Sarabia

May 18, 2011

JASMINE CASSARO, 21 BRENNAN SARABIA, 5 months SOUTH BELOIT - Jasmine Cassaro, 21, and her son, Brennan Sarabia, 5 months old, of South Beloit passed away suddenly after a car accident in Elkhorn, Wis. Jasmine was born Jan. 3, 1990, and graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 2008. Family includes mother, Christine Cassaro Drew; stepfather, John Drew; father,...

Jasmine Cassaro Brennan Sarabia

Jasmine Cassaro Brennan Sarabia

May 18, 2011

JASMINE CASSARO, 21 BRENNAN SARABIA, 5 months SOUTH BELOIT - Jasmine Cassaro, 21, and her son, Brennan Sarabia, 5 months old, of South Beloit passed away suddenly after a car accident in Elkhorn, Wis. Jasmine was born Jan. 3, 1990, and graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 2008. Family includes mother, Christine Cassaro Drew; stepfather, John Drew; father,...

David L. Watton

David L. Watton

May 17, 2011

David L. Watton, Jr., 40 of Waukesha, WI, formerly of Rockford, went to heaven to be with his father on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.nbsp; David was born on August 5, 1970 in Westerly, RI.nbsp; He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988.nbsp; While in high school, David was a member of Boy Scout Troop 429, where he served as Assistant...

David L. Watton

David L. Watton

May 17, 2011

David L. Watton, Jr., 40 of Waukesha, WI, formerly of Rockford, went to heaven to be with his father on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. David was born on August 5, 1970 in Westerly, RI. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988. While in high school, David was a member of Boy Scout Troop 429, where he served as Assistant...

Leo L. Olszewski

Leo L. Olszewski

May 17, 2011

Leo L. Olszewski, 90, of Rockford, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 5, 1921 in Mosinee, WI the son of Joseph and Sophia (Felox) Olszewski. Served as an Army Corporal during WWII. Married his loving wife Gladys L. Zovitowski on June 19, 1943 in Chicago. Moved to Rockford in 1946 and worked for Caldwell Company...

Leo L. Olszewski

Leo L. Olszewski

May 17, 2011

nbsp;Leo L. Olszewski, 90, of Rockford, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 5, 1921 in Mosinee, WI the son of Joseph and Sophia (Felox) Olszewski. Served as an Army Corporal during WWII. Married his loving wife Gladys L. Zovitowski on June 19, 1943 in Chicago. Moved to Rockford in 1946 and worked for Caldwell Company...

John Hilliard Jr.

John Hilliard Jr.

May 15, 2011

John Hilliard Jr. passed away suddenly May 15, 2011. John was born in Rockford, IL on December 29, 1963, and was the son of John Sr. and Marie (Armato) Hilliard. John was a 1982 graduate of Rockford Jefferson High School. John was employed as a baker at Highlander Foods for many years and recently worked at Kishwaukee Tap. John was...

John A. Terranova

John A. Terranova

May 15, 2011

John A. Terranova Sr., 87, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 24, 1924 in Ottawa, IL; son of Louis and Angelina (Verona) Terranova. He was a graduate of West High School class of 1942. John was a veteran of WWII 1943-1946 serving in the European Theatre in the infantry. He married...

John Hilliard

John Hilliard

May 15, 2011

John Hilliard Jr. passed away suddenly May 15, 2011. John was born in Rockford, IL on December 29, 1963, and was the son of John Sr. and Marie (Armato) Hilliard. John was a 1982 graduate of Rockford Jefferson High School. John was employed as a baker at Highlander Foods for many years and recently worked at Kishwaukee Tap. John was...

Stephanie L. Davenport

Stephanie L. Davenport

May 15, 2011

Stephanie L. Davenport, 31 Our beloved Stephanie Lea passed to be with her Lord on Sunday May 15, 2011. Through her journey on earth she has made many lasting friendships and touched many hearts. Stephanie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. As her journey has ended our hearts go with her. Survivors include her children, Leah, Joshua...

Stephanie L. Davenport

Stephanie L. Davenport

May 15, 2011

Stephanie L. Davenport, 31 Our beloved Stephanie Lea passed to be with her Lord on Sunday May 15, 2011.nbsp; Through her journey on earth she has made many lasting friendships and touched many hearts. Stephanie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.nbsp; As her journey has ended our hearts go with her. Survivors include her children, Leah, Joshua...

Phyllis M. Severson

Phyllis M. Severson

May 15, 2011

Phyllis Babe M. Severson, 90, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at MorningStar Village. Born April 24, 1921 in Rockford; daughter of Phillip E. and Elsie (Mumma) Colvin.nbsp; She graduated from Central High School class of 1939. Phyllis married Sigurd Severson on September 27, 1941. She was a member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ and was actively...

Phyllis M. Severson

Phyllis M. Severson

May 15, 2011

Phyllis "Babe" M. Severson, 90, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at MorningStar Village. Born April 24, 1921 in Rockford; daughter of Phillip E. and Elsie (Mumma) Colvin. She graduated from Central High School class of 1939. Phyllis married Sigurd Severson on September 27, 1941. She was a member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ and was actively...

John A Terranova, Sr.

John A Terranova, Sr.

May 15, 2011

John A. Terranova Sr., 87, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 24, 1924 in Ottawa, IL; son of Louis and Angelina (Verona) Terranova. He was a graduate of West High School class of 1942. John was a veteran of WWII 1943-1946 serving in the European Theatre in the infantry. He married...

Joan L. Heller

Joan L. Heller

May 14, 2011

Joan L. Heller, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in her home. Born September 12, 1927 in London England; daughter of Albert and Lillian Marshall. Joan was one of the many war brides that arrived in this country following WWII. Married Cecil Heller in Galena, IL on January 28, 1950. Survivors include her children, Gean Moore (Kathy)...

Joan L. Heller

Joan L. Heller

May 14, 2011

Joan L. Heller, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in her home. Born September 12, 1927 in London England; daughter of Albert and Lillian Marshall. Joan was one of the many "war brides" that arrived in this country following WWII. Married Cecil Heller in Galena, IL on January 28, 1950. Survivors include her children, Gean Moore (Kathy)...

Russell J. Milano

Russell J. Milano

May 14, 2011

Russell J. Milano, 63We wake up this morning without one of the points of light in Rockford.nbsp; Russ Milano died suddenly Saturday.nbsp; He was a beloved husband, father, friend and neighbor.nbsp; Russ was an accomplished cook, caretaker, volunteer, advocate for all children, cyclist and baby whisperer.nbsp; He belonged to the Rockford Blackhawk Bike Club and Rockford Friends of the Library....

Russell J. Milano

Russell J. Milano

May 14, 2011

Russell J. Milano, 63We wake up this morning without one of the points of light in Rockford. Russ Milano died suddenly Saturday. He was a beloved husband, father, friend and neighbor. Russ was an accomplished cook, caretaker, volunteer, advocate for all children, cyclist and baby whisperer. He belonged to the Rockford Blackhawk Bike Club and Rockford Friends of the Library....