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Barbara J. Harding

Barbara J. Harding

January 31, 2011

Barbara J. Harding, 89 Loving Mother Grandmother and Great-Grandmothernbsp;Rockford--Barbara J. Harding, 89 of Rockford passed away January 31, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. Born December 22, 1921 in Oregon, IL by parents Robert and Anna Harty. Married Warren Harding August 15, 1951.Survived by her children; Dennis (Janet) Harding of Byron, Debbie ODay of Rockford, D-Anna (Jim) Bachman...

Sophie Macqueen

Sophie Macqueen

January 31, 2011

Sophie MacQueen 87 of Rockford passed away Monday January 31, 2011 in Alma Nelson Debes.nbsp; She was born October 27, 1923 in Ashtabula, OH, the daughter of Andrew and Magdelina Kapala.nbsp; She married Roderick(Al) Alistair MacQueen in Boston, MA on November 9, 1946, Roderick predeceased her.

Survivors include her Children; Becky (Gale) Rippentrop of Cherry Valley, Randy MacQueen of Freeport, Jamey...

Josephine Rosella Baldridge

Josephine Rosella Baldridge

January 29, 2011

Josephine Rosella Baldridge of Rockford passed away January 29, 2011 in her home. She was born December 7, 1915 in Rockford. The daughter of Joseph and Josephine Guarino. She was married to D.T. Baldridge for over 25 years and worked at Rockford Products for over 30 years. She was often called Jo, little Jo or JoJo. A hard worker who...

Josephine Rosella Baldridge

Josephine Rosella Baldridge

January 29, 2011

Josephine Rosella Baldridge of Rockford passed away January 29, 2011 in her home.nbsp; She was born December 7, 1915 in Rockford.nbsp;nbsp; The daughter of Joseph and Josephine Guarino.nbsp; She was married to D.T. Baldridge for over 25 years and worked at Rockford Products for over 30 years.nbsp; She was often called Jo, little Jo or JoJo.nbsp; A hard worker who...

Richard A. Mitchell

Richard A. Mitchell

January 28, 2011

Cherry Valley-Richard Dick A. Mitchell, 80 died Friday, January 28, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 6, 1930 in Chicago, the son of John and Martha (Haskell) Mitchell. Attended West High School in Rockford and North High School in Columbus, OH. He then went on to attend Ohio State University in Columbus. nbsp;Married his loving wife Janet...

Richard A. Mitchell

Richard A. Mitchell

January 28, 2011

Cherry Valley-Richard "Dick" A. Mitchell, 80 died Friday, January 28, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 6, 1930 in Chicago, the son of John and Martha (Haskell) Mitchell. Attended West High School in Rockford and North High School in Columbus, OH. He then went on to attend Ohio State University in Columbus. Married his loving wife Janet...

Barbara A. Girardi

Barbara A. Girardi

January 28, 2011

Rockford- Barbara A. Girardi, 52, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital . Born August 14, 1958 in Rockford, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Poss) Rutlin. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1976. Married her loving husband, Patrick Girardi, on August 19, 1989 at St. James Catholic Church. Worked for over 25 years at Youngberg Industries...

Bob R. Boes

Bob R. Boes

January 28, 2011

Rockford- James "Bob" Robert Boes, 67, died unexpectedly, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 15, 1943 in East Alton, IL the son of James and Rosemary (Coleman) Boes. Married his loving wife, Barbara Leffler, on June 28, 1964 in Jacksonville, IL. Bob was the owner of Boes Excavating for over 30 years and worked for his son,...

Bob R. Boes

Bob R. Boes

January 28, 2011

Rockford- James Bob Robert Boes, 67, died unexpectedly, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 15, 1943 in East Alton, IL the son of James nbsp;and Rosemary (Coleman) Boes. Married his loving wife, Barbara Leffler, on June 28, 1964 in Jacksonville, IL. Bob was the owner of Boes Excavating for over 30 years and worked for his son,...

Barbara A. Girardi

Barbara A. Girardi

January 28, 2011

Rockford- Barbara A. Girardi, 52, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital . Born August 14, 1958 in Rockford, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Poss) Rutlin. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1976. Married her loving husband, Patrick Girardi, on August 19, 1989 at St. James Catholic Church. Worked for over 25 years at Youngberg Industries...

Judith Ann Marinaro Quayle

Judith Ann Marinaro Quayle

January 26, 2011

Judith Ann "Judee" Marinaro Quayle, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 26, 1946 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Ramsby) Marinaro. Judee married Dennis Quayle in Oregon on August 8, 1988. She was employed by Amerock Corporation for 11 years, Camcar Company, and...

Judith Ann Marinaro Quayle

Judith Ann Marinaro Quayle

January 26, 2011

Judith Ann Judee Marinaro Quayle, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.nbsp; She was born on November 26, 1946 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Ramsby) Marinaro.nbsp; Judee married Dennis Quayle in Oregon on August 8, 1988.nbsp; She was employed by Amerock Corporation for 11 years,nbsp; Camcar Company, and...

Lavern Bud Jackson

Lavern Bud Jackson

January 26, 2011

Rockford- LaVern "Bud" R. Jackson, 78 died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Park Strathmoor surrounded by his family . Born August 29, 1932 in Mt. Sterling, WI the son of Fred and Ingeborg(Olson) Jackson. A US Veteran serving in the Army and was honorably discharged on May 5, 1955. Married his loving wife Claramae Allen on September 24, 1955...

Lavern Bud Jackson

Lavern Bud Jackson

January 26, 2011

Rockford- LaVern Bud R. Jackson, 78 died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Park Strathmoor surrounded by his family . Born August 29, 1932 in Mt. Sterling, WI the son of Fred and Ingeborg(Olson) Jackson.nbsp; A US Veteran serving in the Army and was honorably discharged on May 5, 1955. Married his loving wife Claramae Allen on September 24, 1955...

Adelyn Collier

Adelyn Collier

January 25, 2011

Adelyn Goodell Collier, 88, of Rockford died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at P.A. Peterson Center for Health in Rockford, after a long illness. Born Aug. 30, 1922, in Rockford, daughter of Alfred and Ruby Goodell. Adelyn lived her life in Rockford. She worked many years with her husband, Edward G. Collier, in the family business, Collier RV Center, performing bookkeeping...

Mary E. Hendrix

Mary E. Hendrix

January 25, 2011

Mary E. (Pendergast) Hendrix, 89Cherry Valley-Mary Elizabeth Hendrix, 89 of Cherry Valley passed away in her home Monday, January 24, 2011 after a long illness. Mary was the oldest of 9 children born to Thomas amp; Leone (Riney) Pendergast in Charleston, IL. She graduated from the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL in 1941. After graduation, Mary moved...

Mary E. Hendrix

Mary E. Hendrix

January 25, 2011

Mary E. (Pendergast) Hendrix, 89Cherry Valley-Mary Elizabeth Hendrix, 89 of Cherry Valley passed away in her home Monday, January 24, 2011 after a long illness. Mary was the oldest of 9 children born to Thomas & Leone (Riney) Pendergast in Charleston, IL. She graduated from the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL in 1941. After graduation, Mary moved...

Adelyn Collier

Adelyn Collier

January 25, 2011

Adelyn Goodell Collier, 88, of Rockford died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at P.A. Peterson Center for Health in Rockford, after a long illness. Born Aug. 30, 1922, in Rockford, daughter of Alfred and Ruby Goodell. Adelyn lived her life in Rockford. She worked many years with her husband, Edward G. Collier, in the family business, Collier RV Center, performing bookkeeping...

Philip M. Markley

Philip M. Markley

January 24, 2011

Philip Matthew Markley 22 , of Rockford IL, bornnbsp;January 27, 1988, thenbsp;son of Dean and Sylvia Markley,nbsp;fought muscularnbsp;dystrophynbsp;achieving a life full of love and happiness. He left his physical embodiment Monday, January 24, 2011. nbsp;His family included his brother Ken Markley, 24 and sister, Michelle Markley, 19; his grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and countless number of relatives and friends, who love...

Philip M. Markley

Philip M. Markley

January 24, 2011

Philip Matthew Markley 22 , of Rockford IL, born January 27, 1988, the son of Dean and Sylvia Markley, fought muscular dystrophy achieving a life full of love and happiness. He left his physical embodiment Monday, January 24, 2011. His family included his brother Ken Markley, 24 and sister, Michelle Markley, 19; his grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and countless number of...