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Philip Anthony Festal

Philip Anthony Festal

Aug 7, 2010

Philip Anthony Festal, 84nbsp;nbsp;Rockford Philip A. Festal, 84, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born March 16, 1926 in Rockford to Michael and Ida (Caroti) Festal. He served in the US Army during WWII.nbsp; Philip worked for the United States Post Office and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Aug 7, 2010

Rockford- Kayden Adam Martin-Utley, our little angel , went to Heaven on Saturday, August 7, 2010 while surrounded by his family. Born on July 31, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, son of Devin Martin and Kristopher Utley; grandson of Jenna Martin and Erik Johnson and Kenny Utley and Michelle McKee; great grandson to Vickie Peak-Martin, Charles (Debbie) Martin, Heather Garrison...

Philip Anthony Festal

Philip Anthony Festal

Aug 7, 2010

Philip Anthony Festal, 84 Rockford Philip A. Festal, 84, of Rockford passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born March 16, 1926 in Rockford to Michael and Ida (Caroti) Festal. He served in the US Army during WWII. Philip worked for the United States Post Office and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Kayden Adam Martin-Utley

Aug 7, 2010

Rockford- Kayden Adam Martin-Utley, our little angel , went to Heaven on Saturday, August 7, 2010 while surrounded by his family. Born on July 31, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, son of Devin Martin and Kristopher Utley; grandson of Jenna Martin and Erik Johnson and Kenny Utley and Michelle McKee; great grandson to Vickie Peak-Martin, Charles (Debbie) Martin, Heather Garrison...

Mary Jane Taphorn

Mary Jane Taphorn

Aug 3, 2010

Mary Jane Taphorn, 95, Rockford, died at 7:15 am Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.nbsp; Born August 9, 1914 in Rockford,daughter of William G. and Nora Conners Taphorn.nbsp; Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School.nbsp; Jane spent 40 years as a secretary for General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1987.nbsp; She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church...

Helen Peers Ray

Helen Peers Ray

Aug 3, 2010

Helen Peers Ray, 96Rockford Helen Peers Ray, 96 of Rockford died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:47 a.m. in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. Born February 9, 1914 in Baraboo, WI to Rev. Benjamin and Ada (Peers) Ray. nbsp;Graduated from Central High School, Rockford College and the University of Illinois. Helen was a teacher and principal for many years in Rockford...

Mary Jane Taphorn

Mary Jane Taphorn

Aug 3, 2010

Mary "Jane" Taphorn, 95, Rockford, died at 7:15 am Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born August 9, 1914 in Rockford,daughter of William G. and Nora Conners Taphorn. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School. Jane spent 40 years as a secretary for General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church...

Helen Peers Ray

Helen Peers Ray

Aug 3, 2010

Helen Peers Ray, 96Rockford Helen Peers Ray, 96 of Rockford died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:47 a.m. in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. Born February 9, 1914 in Baraboo, WI to Rev. Benjamin and Ada (Peers) Ray. Graduated from Central High School, Rockford College and the University of Illinois. Helen was a teacher and principal for many years in Rockford...

William Morris Thompson

William Morris Thompson

Aug 2, 2010

William Morris Bill Thompson, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010, in Elkhart, IN.nbsp; He was born August 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Roy and Lila (Darby) Thompson.nbsp; He married Florence Mary Walker in Dubuque, IA on October 6, 1940; she preceded him in death on July 17, 2001.nbsp; Bill is a veteran of...

William Morris Thompson

William Morris Thompson

Aug 2, 2010

William Morris "Bill" Thompson, 91, lifelong Rockford resident, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010, in Elkhart, IN. He was born August 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Roy and Lila (Darby) Thompson. He married Florence Mary Walker in Dubuque, IA on October 6, 1940; she preceded him in death on July 17, 2001. Bill is a veteran of...

Kay Foley

Kay Foley

Jul 31, 2010

Pismo Beach, CA Kay (Garey) Foley, 76, passed away on July 31, 2010 in California. Daughter of R.K. and Julia Garey; she was born on October 4, 1934 in Rockford. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1952. Kay married Tim Foley in 1957 and made their home in California. Survivors include her husband, Tim of CA; sister, Mary Prescott; nephew,...

Kay Foley

Kay Foley

Jul 31, 2010

Pismo Beach, CA Kay (Garey) Foley, 76, passed away on July 31, 2010 in California. Daughter of R.K. and Julia Garey; she was born on October 4, 1934 in Rockford. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1952. Kay married Tim Foley in 1957 and made their home in California. Survivors include her husband, Tim of CA; sister, Mary Prescott; nephew,...

Grant F. Stardy, Jr.

Grant F. Stardy, Jr.

Jul 31, 2010

Grant F. Stardy, Jr., 57, Machesney Park, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; He was born March 2, 1953, in Elgin, the son of Grant F. and Irmgard (Chapman) Stardy, Sr.nbsp; Grant lived 7 years in Rockford, coming here from McHenry.nbsp; He worked for Security Builders Supply for 6 years.nbsp; Grant is a veteran of...

Grant F. Stardy

Grant F. Stardy

Jul 31, 2010

Grant F. Stardy, Jr., 57, Machesney Park, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1953, in Elgin, the son of Grant F. and Irmgard (Chapman) Stardy, Sr. Grant lived 7 years in Rockford, coming here from McHenry. He worked for Security Builders Supply for 6 years. Grant is a veteran of...

Ronald Hollembeak

Ronald Hollembeak

Jul 30, 2010

Pee Wee Ronald Lee Hollembeak, 71, of Cherry Valley died Friday, July 30 at 1:37 p.m. from injuries in an automobile accident.nbsp; He was born January 20, 1939 to Haskell (Stub) and Bessie Perryman Hollembeak,nbsp; who predeceased him.nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Murphy Hollembeak; son, Chad (Cheryl) Hollembeak of Cherry Valley and daughters, Jill...

Ronald Lee Hollembeak

Ronald Lee Hollembeak

Jul 30, 2010

"Pee Wee" Ronald Lee Hollembeak, 71, of Cherry Valley died Friday, July 30 at 1:37 p.m. from injuries in an automobile accident. He was born January 20, 1939 to Haskell (Stub) and Bessie Perryman Hollembeak, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Murphy Hollembeak; son, Chad (Cheryl) Hollembeak of Cherry Valley and daughters, Jill...

Eloise D. Robinson

Eloise D. Robinson

Jul 28, 2010

Eloise D. Robinson, 67, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in her home.nbsp; She was born December 25, 1942, in Wyatt MO, the daughter of Bura Lee and Cherrie Ann (Harris) Robinson, Sr.nbsp; Eloise was a faithful member of Dominion Christian Center and most recently attended Faith Builders International Ministries Church in Beloit, WI.nbsp; Survived by her sons, Eric...

Eloise D. Robinson

Eloise D. Robinson

Jul 28, 2010

Eloise D. Robinson, 67, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in her home. She was born December 25, 1942, in Wyatt MO, the daughter of Bura Lee and Cherrie Ann (Harris) Robinson, Sr. Eloise was a faithful member of Dominion Christian Center and most recently attended Faith Builders International Ministries Church in Beloit, WI. Survived by her sons, Eric...

James Patrick Hayes

James Patrick Hayes

Jul 25, 2010

James Patrick Hayes, 33, Rockford, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at home.nbsp; Jim was born on March 16, 1977, in Milwaukee, WI.nbsp; He graduated from Auburn High School in 1995, and from Beloit College in 1999.nbsp; Jim was active in football, baseball, and was part of the Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School.nbsp; He was a philosophy...

James Patrick Hayes

James Patrick Hayes

Jul 25, 2010

James Patrick Hayes, 33, Rockford, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at home. Jim was born on March 16, 1977, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1995, and from Beloit College in 1999. Jim was active in football, baseball, and was part of the Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School. He was a philosophy...

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