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Susan P. Chesnut

Susan P. Chesnut

Dec 2, 2010

Susan P. Chesnut, 65, was born January 17, 1945 in Dixon to John and Helen Snow. She went to be with our Lord on December 2, 2010, after bravely battling cancer. She was proud of her work for "the phone company" and was employed by Dixon Home, Illinois Bell and AT&T phone companies over the years. She enjoyed 30 years...

Florence Virginia Rose

Florence Virginia Rose

Dec 2, 2010

Florence Virginia Rose, 88, of Rockford, passed away Thursday December 2, 2010 in her home.nbsp; She was born April 19, 1922 in Mount Carroll, IL; the daughter of James and Emma Buxton.nbsp; She married Harry Rose in Rockford on May 9, 1942; Harry predeceased her on March 25, 2003.nbsp; She worked for Guzzardo Music for many, many years.nbsp; Florence was...

Howard B. Estes

Howard B. Estes

Dec 2, 2010

Howard B. Estes, 90, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010, in River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; He was born March 14, 1920, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Agnes (Flood) Estes.nbsp; Howard married Delora Olson in Rockford.nbsp; She predeceased him in 1960.nbsp; He was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corps as a radar instructor.nbsp; Howard was...

Howard B. Estes

Howard B. Estes

Dec 2, 2010

Howard B. Estes, 90, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010, in River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born March 14, 1920, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Agnes (Flood) Estes. Howard married Delora Olson in Rockford. She predeceased him in 1960. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corps as a radar instructor. Howard was...

Kim Dien Nguyen

Kim Dien Nguyen

Dec 1, 2010

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 3002 11th Street, Rockford. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, ILnbsp; 61108.

Kim Dien Nguyen

Kim Dien Nguyen

Dec 1, 2010

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 3002 11th Street, Rockford. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.

Michael P. Collins

Michael P. Collins

Nov 30, 2010

Michael P. Collins, 69, Rockford, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in his home. Born April 25, 1941 in Chicago, son of Howard and Annette Collins. Married Marie C. Hartel in Chicago on October 19, 1968. Michael is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Roosevelt College with a degree in Business Administration. He formerly owned a Brown's...

Joanne Elizabeth Riske

Joanne Elizabeth Riske

Nov 30, 2010

Joanne Elizabeth Riske, 81, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; She was born December 3, 1928 in Zion, IL; the daughternbsp;of Henry and Bessie Albrecht.nbsp; She worked for American Republic Insurance for over 25 years.nbsp; Member of Alpine Lutheran Church and the Alliance for the Menatally Ill, for which Joanne was a strong advocate.nbsp;...

Michael P. Collins

Michael P. Collins

Nov 30, 2010

Michael P. Collins, 69, Rockford, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in his home.nbsp; Born April 25, 1941 in Chicago, son of Howard and Annette Collins.nbsp; Married Marie C. Hartel in Chicago on October 19, 1968. Michael is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Roosevelt College with a degree in Business Administration.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; He formerly ownednbsp;a Browns Chicken...

Joanne Elizabeth Riske

Joanne Elizabeth Riske

Nov 30, 2010

Joanne Elizabeth Riske, 81, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday November 30, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born December 3, 1928 in Zion, IL; the daughter of Henry and Bessie Albrecht. She worked for American Republic Insurance for over 25 years. Member of Alpine Lutheran Church and the Alliance for the Menatally Ill, for which Joanne was a strong...

Peter J. Gogola

Peter J. Gogola

Nov 29, 2010

PETER J. GOGOLA, 46 ROCKFORD - Peter J. Gogola, 46, of Rockford died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, in his home. Born Sept. 30, 1964, in Naperville, son of Richard and Gloria Wasielewski Gogola. Rockford resident since 1990. He was a highly intelligent man who graduated from Northern Illinois University School of Law and was an attorney. He was deeply involved...

Peter J. Gogola

Peter J. Gogola

Nov 29, 2010

PETER J. GOGOLA, 46 ROCKFORD - Peter J. Gogola, 46, of Rockford died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, in his home. Born Sept. 30, 1964, in Naperville, son of Richard and Gloria Wasielewski Gogola. Rockford resident since 1990. He was a highly intelligent man who graduated from Northern Illinois University School of Law and was an attorney. He was deeply involved...

Michael T. Cejrowski

Michael T. Cejrowski

Nov 29, 2010

Michael Thomas Cejrowski, 66, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born August 27, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael and Rosalie (Mansky) Cejrowski. Mike married Ruth L. Schramer in West Chicago on April 15, 1972. He lived in Rockford for 3 years, coming from West Chicago. Mike was an electronics technician...

Michael T. Cejrowski

Michael T. Cejrowski

Nov 29, 2010

Michael Thomas Cejrowski, 66, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010, in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; He was born August 27, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael and Rosalie (Mansky) Cejrowski.nbsp; Mike married Ruth L. Schramer in West Chicago on April 15, 1972. He lived in Rockford for 3 years, coming from West Chicago.nbsp; Mike was an electronics technician...

Phyllis M. Smith

Phyllis M. Smith

Nov 28, 2010

Phyllis M. Smith, 88. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother. Phyllis Marie Smith, 88, of Rockford, formerly of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010, in her home at the Bickford House with her family by her side. Born October 21, 1922, in Benton, WI; the daughter of Harry W. and Effie G. (Robins) Northcraft. Phyllis married Peter Romaine Smith in...

Phyllis M. Smith

Phyllis M. Smith

Nov 28, 2010

Phyllis M. Smith, 88Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-GrandmotherPhyllis Marie Smith, 88, of Rockford, formerly of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010, in her home at the Bickford House with her family by her side. Born October 21, 1922, in Benton, WI; the daughter of Harry W. and Effie G. (Robins) Northcraft.nbsp; Phyllis married Peter Romaine Smith in Indiana on...

Margarette L. Morton

Margarette L. Morton

Nov 28, 2010

Margarette L. Morton 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday November 28, 2010 in her home. She was born March 17, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of Alvia and Theresa "Bertotti" Brunner. She married William Morton on May 29, 1941. Bill predeceased her in 1991. She worked at Joseph Behr for many years, then at Bergners for over 12 years. Survivors...

Milo R. Glendenning

Milo R. Glendenning

Nov 28, 2010

Milo R. Glendenning, 57, Rockford, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 in his home. Born January 6, 1953 in Rockford, son of Gordon and Helen Smith Glendenning. Graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1971 and married Kimberlee Ann Loy in Kirkland on January 20, 1973. He spent 35 years as a dedicated witness of Jehovah and was a...

Lyndle R. King

Lyndle R. King

Nov 28, 2010

Lyndle R. King, 89, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 in Rosewood. He was born February 9, 1921 in Zanesville, IL, the son of Walter and Prudence King. He lived most of his life in Rockford, coming here from Waggoner, IL. He married Helen Green on June 14, 1952. He worked for Rockford Products for many years, retiring...

Margarette L. Morton

Margarette L. Morton

Nov 28, 2010

Margarette L. Morton 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday November 28, 2010 in her home.nbsp; She was born March 17, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of Alvia and Theresa Bertotti Brunner.nbsp; She married William Morton on May 29, 1941.nbsp; Bill predeceased her in 1991.nbsp; She worked at Joseph Behr for many years, then at Bergners for over 12 years.nbsp; Survivors...

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