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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Jean R. Flink

Jean R. Flink

April 28, 2011

Jean R. Flink, 82, a lifelong resident of Rockford passed away after a long illness on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in St. Anne Center.nbsp;nbsp; Born July 16, 1928 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Gustaf A. and Hannah (Nystrom) Flink. She graduated from East High School in 1946 and was employed as a secretary at Amerock Corporation for 44 years,...

Jean R. Flink

Jean R. Flink

April 28, 2011

Jean R. Flink, 82, a lifelong resident of Rockford passed away after a long illness on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in St. Anne Center. Born July 16, 1928 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Gustaf A. and Hannah (Nystrom) Flink. She graduated from East High School in 1946 and was employed as a secretary at Amerock Corporation for 44 years,...

Edna E. Hibbs

Edna E. Hibbs

April 26, 2011

Edna E. Hibbs, 88, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born August 23, 1922 in Thayer, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Gerti (Keller) Plotner. Married her loving husband William Wiley Hibbs in 1939. Edna worked in various occupations which included, banking, insurance, Sears, and was a beautician for 30 years in her...

Edna E. Hibbs

Edna E. Hibbs

April 26, 2011

Edna E. Hibbs, 88, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born August 23, 1922 in Thayer, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Gerti (Keller) Plotner. Married her loving husband William Wiley Hibbs in 1939. Edna worked in various occupations which included, banking, insurance, Sears, and was a beautician for 30 years in her...

Gino Dal Pra

Gino Dal Pra

April 26, 2011

Gino A. Dal Pra 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday Apri 26, 2011 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital. Gino was born May 24, 1933 in Rockford, the son of Peter and Edvige Aliprandini Dal Pra. He worked for Eclipse in Rockford for 37 years, retiring in 1988. Member of St Anthony Church. Gino graduated from St Anthony Schools and West High...

Gino Dal Pra

Gino Dal Pra

April 26, 2011

Gino A. Dal Pra 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday Apri 26, 2011 in Kishwaukee Community Hospital.nbsp; Gino was born May 24, 1933 in Rockford, the son of Peter and Edvige Aliprandini Dal Pra.nbsp; He worked for Eclipse in Rockford for 37 years, retiring in 1988.nbsp; Member of St Anthony Church.nbsp; Gino graduated from St Anthony Schools and West High...

Thomas W. Hardy

Thomas W. Hardy

April 26, 2011

Thomas W. Hardy fell asleep in death on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.nbsp; He was our dear loved one who cared so much for his family and friends.nbsp; Tom was a dedicated servant of Jehovah God and he spent many hours helping others to learn about the wonderful promises in Gods word, the Bible.nbsp; Promises that comfort in times of sorrow...

R. Keith Caywood

R. Keith Caywood

April 26, 2011

R. Keith Caywood, 81, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health and Rehab Center. He was born May 14, 1929, in Olney, the son of Charles and Florence (Mumford) Caywood. Keith married Ruth Ann Wildy in New Athens on December 23, 1950. She passed away February 9, 1996, in Plano. He then married Georgina "Geanie" LaLoggia...

R. Keith Caywood

R. Keith Caywood

April 26, 2011

R. Keith Caywood, 81, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Wesley Willows Health and Rehab Center.nbsp; He was born May 14, 1929, in Olney, the son of Charles and Florence (Mumford) Caywood.nbsp; Keith married Ruth Ann Wildy in New Athens on December 23, 1950.nbsp; She passed away February 9, 1996, in Plano.nbsp; He then married Georgina Geanie LaLoggia...

Thomas W. Hardy

Thomas W. Hardy

April 26, 2011

Thomas W. Hardy fell asleep in death on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was our dear loved one who cared so much for his family and friends. Tom was a dedicated servant of Jehovah God and he spent many hours helping others to learn about the wonderful promises in God's word, the Bible. Promises that comfort in times of sorrow...

Mary Jane Mehlbaum

Mary Jane Mehlbaum

April 25, 2011

Mary Jane Mehlbaum, 89Rockford-Mary Jane Mehlbaum, 89 of Rockford died Monday, April 25, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born April 4, 1922 in Rochelle, IL to Thomas and Elizabeth (Allen) Mooney. Married James V. Mehlbaum Sr. on October 5, 1945 in St. Edwards Catholic Church. Mary Jane was a self employed beautician for over 30 years. Past President of...

Mary Jane Mehlbaum

Mary Jane Mehlbaum

April 25, 2011

Mary Jane Mehlbaum, 89Rockford-Mary Jane Mehlbaum, 89 of Rockford died Monday, April 25, 2011 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born April 4, 1922 in Rochelle, IL to Thomas and Elizabeth (Allen) Mooney. Married James V. Mehlbaum Sr. on October 5, 1945 in St. Edwards Catholic Church. Mary Jane was a self employed beautician for over 30 years. Past President of...

Paul D. Irving

Paul D. Irving

April 24, 2011

Paul D. Irving, 80, of Rockford, passed away Sunday April 24, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital. Paul was born December 21, 1930 in Terre Haute, IN., the son of Alexander and Gladys (Farmer) Irving. He married Sarah Martarano in Rockford on June 29, 1963. Paul worked forty years at R.H. Donnely, retiring in 1991. He was also a veteran serving...

Ada M. Gustitus

Ada M. Gustitus

April 24, 2011

Ada M. Gustitus, 94, Rockford, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 22, 1916 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Italo and Stella Giuntoli Gonfiantini. Married Albert A. Gustitus in Beloit on May 20, 1939. Ada was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, athlete and the best cook ever. She was always caring about and...

Ada M. Gustitus

Ada M. Gustitus

April 24, 2011

Ada M. Gustitus, 94, Rockford, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born May 22, 1916 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Italo and Stella Giuntoli Gonfiantini.nbsp; Married Albert A. Gustitus in Beloit on May 20, 1939.nbsp; Ada was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, athlete and the best cook ever.nbsp; She was always caring about and...

Paul D. Irving

Paul D. Irving

April 24, 2011

Paul D. Irving, 80, of Rockford, passed away Sunday April 24, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital. Paul was born December 21, 1930 in Terre Haute, IN., the son of Alexander and Gladys (Farmer) Irving.nbsp; He married Sarah Martarano in Rockford on June 29, 1963. Paul worked forty years at R.H. Donnely, retiring in 1991. He was also a veteran serving...

Joseph S. Sciortino

Joseph S. Sciortino

April 22, 2011

Joseph S. Sciortino, 94Beloved Father & NanuJoseph S. Sciortino, 94, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born December 7, 1916, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Rose (Torretta) Sciortino. Joseph married Mary Monestero in Rockford on April 20, 1941. She passed away August 18, 2009. Joseph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, son...

Joseph S. Sciortino

Joseph S. Sciortino

April 22, 2011

Joseph S. Sciortino, 94Beloved Father amp; NanuJoseph S. Sciortino, 94, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011.nbsp; He was born December 7, 1916, in Rockford, the son of Salvatore and Rose (Torretta) Sciortino.nbsp; Joseph married Mary Monestero in Rockford on April 20, 1941.nbsp; She passed away August 18, 2009.nbsp; Joseph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, son...

Elizabeth Pan Lord

Elizabeth Pan Lord

April 22, 2011

Elizabeth "Pan" Lord, 95, of Rockford died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Wesley Willows. Born in 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Ralph and Frances Crandall. Graduate of the University of Michigan, receiving her Bachelors Degree. Married her loving husband William Swift Lord, Jr, on January 4, 1941. She worked for Stillman Valley Grade School as the office assistant for...

Elizabeth Pan Lord

Elizabeth Pan Lord

April 22, 2011

Elizabeth Pan Lord, 95, of Rockford died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Wesley Willows. Born in 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Ralph and Frances Crandall. Graduate of the University of Michigan, receiving her Bachelors Degree. Married her loving husband William Swift Lord, Jr, on January 4, 1941. She worked for Stillman Valley Grade School as the office assistant for...