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William E. Sterling

William E. Sterling

April 14, 2011

Rockford- William "Bill" E. Sterling, 88, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born May 1, 1922 the son of Arthur and Lora Sterling. Attended Walker School, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from Rockford High School class of 1940 where he was a participant in the ROTC program. Bill attended the University of Minnesota where he...

William E. Sterling

William E. Sterling

April 14, 2011

Rockford- William Bill E. Sterling, 88, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born May 1, 1922 the son of Arthur and Lora Sterling.nbsp;nbsp; Attended Walkernbsp; School, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from Rockford High School class of 1940 where he was a participant in the ROTC program.nbsp; Bill attended the University of Minnesota where he...

William A. Lee

William A. Lee

April 13, 2011

William A. "Bill" Lee 78 of Rockford passed away Wednesday April 13, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born January 20, 1933 in Miltonvale, KN. The son of Jesse and Mona Lee. He came to Rockford and attended West High School. He married Phyllis Mezera in St John Church in Prairie du Chien, WI on April 18, 1953. Bill...

William A. Lee

William A. Lee

April 13, 2011

William A. Bill Lee 78 of Rockford passed away Wednesday April 13, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born January 20, 1933 in Miltonvale, KN.nbsp; The son of Jesse and Mona Lee.nbsp; He came to Rockford and attended West High School.nbsp; He married Phyllis Mezera in St John Church innbsp;Prairie du Chien, WI on April 18, 1953.nbsp; Bill worked...

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

April 12, 2011

John L. Sullivan, Jr., 66, of Rockford, passed away April 12, 2011. Born in Blytheville Ark on February, 13, 1945. Married his wife Louise Craig on March 1, 1963. Survivors include his children, Robin (Lance) Wales of Rockford , James (Michele) Sullivan of Pocahontas, Ark and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters and one brother. Cremation rites...

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

April 12, 2011

John L. Sullivan, Jr., 66, of Rockford, passed away April 12, 2011. Born in Blytheville Ark on February, 13, 1945. Married his wife Louise Craig on March 1, 1963. Survivors include his children, Robin (Lance) Wales of Rockford , James (Michele) Sullivan of Pocahontas, Ark and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters and one brother. Cremation rites...

Lowell E. Batty

Lowell E. Batty

April 11, 2011

Lowell E. Batty, 92, Cherry Valley resident for over 60 years, died at 12:31 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Grand Victorian of Rockford. Born July 3, 1918 in Esmond, son of Clarence and Abbie Teach Batty. Graduated from Fairdale High School. Married Lillian Garrett in Rockford on March 15, 1941. He worked for several years at Ray Wharton...

Patricia A. Fox

Patricia A. Fox

April 11, 2011

Patricia A. Fox, 65, Rockford, died Monday, April 11, 2011 in her home. Pat was a five year cancer survivor. She was very generous and enjoyed the presence of people. She contributed to several charities and always put others before herself. Survivors include her husband, John; son, Eric; 5 brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents, John...

Lowell E. Batty

Lowell E. Batty

April 11, 2011

Lowell E. Batty, 92, Cherry Valley resident for over 60 years, died at 12:31 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the nbsp;Grand Victorian of Rockford.nbsp; Born July 3, 1918 in Esmond, son of Clarence and Abbie Teach Batty.nbsp; Graduated from Fairdale High School.nbsp; Married Lillian Garrett in Rockford on March 15, 1941.nbsp; He worked for several years at Ray Wharton...

Patricia A. Fox

Patricia A. Fox

April 11, 2011

Patricia A. Fox, 65, Rockford, died Monday, April 11, 2011 in her home. Pat was a five year cancer survivor. She was very generous and enjoyed the presence of people. She contributed to several charities and always put others before herself. Survivors include her husband, John; son, Eric; 5 brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, John...

Bradley O. Baxter

Bradley O. Baxter

April 9, 2011

Bradley O. Baxter, 79, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 2:19 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore.nbsp; Born November 10, 1931, son of Charlie A. and Daisy G. Blough Baxter.nbsp; Attended Buckbee and Lincoln Schools, then graduated from East High School in 1949.nbsp; Married Boots Vogle Beebe on December 7, 1983.nbsp; Served in the U.S. Army during the...

Bradley O. Baxter

Bradley O. Baxter

April 9, 2011

Bradley O. Baxter, 79, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 2:19 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Born November 10, 1931, son of Charlie A. and Daisy G. Blough Baxter. Attended Buckbee and Lincoln Schools, then graduated from East High School in 1949. Married Boots Vogle Beebe on December 7, 1983. Served in the U.S. Army during the...

Dorrel R. Stegall

Dorrel R. Stegall

April 8, 2011

Dorrel R. Skip Stegall, 83, Rockford, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born December 18, 1927, in Rock Falls, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Reiland) Stegall.nbsp; Dorrel married Delores Johnson in Rockford on January 28, 1950.nbsp; He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. Dorrel worked for National Lock Company...

Dorrel R. Stegall

Dorrel R. Stegall

April 8, 2011

Dorrel R. "Skip" Stegall, 83, Rockford, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born December 18, 1927, in Rock Falls, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Reiland) Stegall. Dorrel married Delores Johnson in Rockford on January 28, 1950. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. Dorrel worked for National Lock Company...

Quinten P. Barclay

Quinten P. Barclay

April 7, 2011

Quinten P. Barclay, 65, of Rockford passed away after a short illness on Thursday April 7, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with his family by his side. Born March 19, 1946 in Tampico, IL. the son of Lowell and Hazel (Woosley) Barclay. He was a 1964 graduate of Tampico High School. Quinten proudly served his country in the...

Quinten P. Barclay

Quinten P. Barclay

April 7, 2011

Quinten P. Barclay, 65, of Rockford passed away after a short illness on Thursday April 7, 2011 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with his family by his side. Born March 19, 1946 in Tampico, IL.nbsp; the son of Lowell and Hazelnbsp; (Woosley) Barclay. He was a 1964 graduate of Tampico High School. Quinten proudly served his country in the...

David L Paris

David L Paris

April 6, 2011

David L. Paris, 67Caledonia-David L. Paris, 67 died April 6, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Survivors include daughter Lisa Paris and girlfriend Wanda Argyle. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 at Roscoe Cemetery. nbsp;Fitzgerald Funeral Home assisted the family.

Lillian J. Ferraro

Lillian J. Ferraro

April 6, 2011

Lillian J. Ferraro, 82, died unexpectedly with her children by her side on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Anne Center after a brief illness. Born October 6, 1928 in Rockford, daughter of Jasper and Margarite (Giovingo) Alfano and attended West High School. Married her loving husband Sam Ferraro on September 4, 1948 in Rockford at St. Anthony of Padua...

Florence S. Janczak

Florence S. Janczak

April 6, 2011

Florence S. Janczak, 85, lifelong Rockford resident, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in her home. Born March 1, 1926, daughter of Joseph and Anna Romanczuk. Married Edward W. Janczak in Rockford on April 19, 1944. Member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Florence was a good mother and a wonderful cook. She loved to bake and always enjoyed the beautiful flowers...

Florence S. Janczak

Florence S. Janczak

April 6, 2011

Florence S. Janczak, 85, lifelong Rockford resident, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in her home.nbsp; Born March 1, 1926, daughter of Joseph and Anna Romanczuk.nbsp; Married Edward W. Janczak in Rockford on April 19, 1944.nbsp; Member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.nbsp; Florence was a good mother and a wonderful cook.nbsp; She loved to bake and always enjoyed the beautiful flowers...