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Paul Joseph Bufalo
December 30, 2010
Paul Joseph BufaloPaul Joseph Bufalo passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Riveria Maya, Mexico while vacationing with his beloved wife. He was born December 26, 1945 in Rockford to George and Lucy Bufalo. He lived his entire life in Rockford and attended West High School. He married Judith Adams on January 25, 1969 in Rockford. Paul was...
John A. Bates
December 30, 2010
John Albert Bates, 76, Rockford, died peacefully on December 30, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born May 14, 1934 in Elgin to the late Dr. N.C. Bates and Billie Bates. He was predeceased by his son, John Alan Bates.John attended Purdue University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Italy and Germany from 1953-1956. Upon his...
Elmo Gentry
December 30, 2010
Elmo Gentry, 75Loving Husband, Daddy, Papa and BrotherElmo Gentry, 75, Machesney Park, died at 5: 27 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 26, 1935 in Greenville, MO, son of Charlie R. and Willa G. Hicks Gentry. Married Mary F. Gawf in Rockford on June 10, 1955. Retired from Muller-Pinehurst Dairy after 30 years of employment....
Steven Craig Brader
December 27, 2010
Steven Craig Brader, 59, Rockford, died Monday, December 27, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Rockford on January 14, 1951. Steven had lived in Colorado for 40 years, returning to Rockford in 2008. Survived by his loving mother, Mary Brader Conti, and other family members and friends. No services will be held at...
Steven Craig Brader
December 27, 2010
Steven Craig Brader, 59, Rockford, died Monday, December 27, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.nbsp; He was born in Rockford on January 14, 1951. Steven had lived in Colorado for 40 years,nbsp; returning to Rockford in 2008.nbsp; Survived by his loving mother, Mary Brader Conti, and other family members and friends. No services will be held at...
Cynthia B. Zimmerman
December 26, 2010
CYNTHIA BECKERT ZIMMERMAN, 66 ROCKFORD - Cynthia Beckert Zimmerman, devoted mother, lover of animals, dedicated teacher, faithful Christian, 66 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, surrounded by her four daughters. Born April 7, 1944, in Oakland, Calif., to Theodore and Verna Beckert. She moved to Rockford in the mid-1970s and worked as a teacher in the Rockford Public...
Steven W. Hildebrand
December 26, 2010
Rockford-Steven W. Hildebrand, 41 died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born Nov. 16, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI son of Craig and Carole Hildebrand. Veteran of the US Navy and returned home to nbsp;work as a machinist and a handyman. Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie and Tiffany Hildebrand; his parents; sister, Shalla Reeves and one grandchild on the way. At the families...
Margaret A. Wahl
December 26, 2010
Margaret A. Wahl, 89, Rockford, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Wesley Willows Retirement Community. She was born September 22, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Emmitt and Nora (Murphy) Hickey.nbsp; Margaret married John Joseph Wahl on Nov 18, 1944. She was a real estate agent with Whitehead Realtors for many years.nbsp; Margaret was a member of Cathedral of...
Steven W. Hildebrand
December 26, 2010
Rockford-Steven W. Hildebrand, 41 died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born Nov. 16, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI son of Craig and Carole Hildebrand. Veteran of the US Navy and returned home to work as a machinist and a handyman. Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie and Tiffany Hildebrand; his parents; sister, Shalla Reeves and one grandchild on the way. At the families...
Cynthia B. Zimmerman
December 26, 2010
CYNTHIA BECKERT ZIMMERMAN, 66 ROCKFORD - Cynthia Beckert Zimmerman, devoted mother, lover of animals, dedicated teacher, faithful Christian, 66 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, surrounded by her four daughters. Born April 7, 1944, in Oakland, Calif., to Theodore and Verna Beckert. She moved to Rockford in the mid-1970s and worked as a teacher in the Rockford Public...
Margaret A. Wahl
December 26, 2010
Margaret A. Wahl, 89, Rockford, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Wesley Willows Retirement Community. She was born September 22, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Emmitt and Nora (Murphy) Hickey. Margaret married John Joseph Wahl on Nov 18, 1944. She was a real estate agent with Whitehead Realtors for many years. Margaret was a member of Cathedral of...
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger
December 25, 2010
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger, 76Rockford - Dolores M (Warchol) Krueger, 76, of Rockford (formerly of Palatine) passed away the morning of December 25th, at home.nbsp; Born December 6th, 1934 in Chicago; the daughter of George and Mary (Kulik) Warchol.nbsp; She graduated in 1953 from Gage Park High School in Chicago.nbsp; Married LeRoy (Lee) Krueger on October 27th 1956 at Sacred...
Dolores M. Krueger
December 25, 2010
Dolores M. (Warchol) Krueger, 76Rockford - Dolores M (Warchol) Krueger, 76, of Rockford (formerly of Palatine) passed away the morning of December 25th, at home. Born December 6th, 1934 in Chicago; the daughter of George and Mary (Kulik) Warchol. She graduated in 1953 from Gage Park High School in Chicago. Married LeRoy (Lee) Krueger on October 27th 1956 at Sacred...
Milton Jerome Rice
December 24, 2010
Milton Jerome Rice: Born in Chicago, IL 9-15-1926 -Died in Rockford, IL 12-24-2010nbsp;Milton affectionately known as Jerry grew up in Crete, IL. after which he served his country in the Navy Air Force from 1943 through 1945. After serving his country, Jerry graduated from Cornell University where he received a Bachelors degree in engineering. He then completed three years advanced...
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr
December 24, 2010
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr, 86, passed away Friday December 24, 2010. She was born July 10, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Marie Oehler. She was Co-owner of Karr Tool and Die in Schiller Park, IL. She attended Chicago Schools and St Mary"s High School, Notre Dame, Indiana. Survivors include her Brother Charles (Loretta) Oehler. Nieces and nephews,...
Milton Jerome Rice
December 24, 2010
Milton Jerome Rice: Born in Chicago, IL 9-15-1926 -Died in Rockford, IL 12-24-2010 Milton affectionately known as "Jerry" grew up in Crete, IL. after which he served his country in the Navy Air Force from 1943 through 1945. After serving his country, Jerry graduated from Cornell University where he received a Bachelor's degree in engineering. He then completed three years...
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr
December 24, 2010
Lorraine C. Oehler Karr, 86, passed away Friday December 24, 2010.nbsp; She was born July 10, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Marie Oehler.nbsp; She was Co-owner of Karr Tool and Die in Schiller Park, IL.nbsp; She attended Chicago Schools and St Marys High School, Notre Dame, Indiana. Survivors include her Brother Charles (Loretta) Oehler.nbsp;nbsp; Nieces and nephews,...
Philip F. Graceffa Sr.
December 23, 2010
Philip F. Graceffa Sr., 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home after a long illness.nbsp; He was born January 21, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Antonio and Maria (Cufaro) Graceffa.Philip was a member of the Armed Forces (Army) serving in Europe during WWII.nbsp; He was employed by, and retired from the Illinois State Highway...
Philip F. Graceffa
December 23, 2010
Philip F. Graceffa Sr., 88, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home after a long illness. He was born January 21, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Antonio and Maria (Cufaro) Graceffa.Philip was a member of the Armed Forces (Army) serving in Europe during WWII. He was employed by, and retired from the Illinois State Highway...
Charles L. Balke
December 23, 2010
Charles L. "Verne" Balke, 82, Rockford, died at 1:39 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family. Born June 16, 1928 in Edgerton, WI, son of Melvin and Marie Slagg Balke. Rockford resident for the past 50 years. Married Betty M. Meeker in Edgerton on March 27, 1954. Spent 3 years stationed in Alaska with...
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