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Kayden Adam Martin-Utley
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Helen Peers Ray
August 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
August 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...
William Morris Thompson
August 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...
William Morris Thompson
August 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...
Kay Foley
July 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
July 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.
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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...
Eloise D. Robinson
July 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...
James Patrick Hayes
July 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
July 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...
Lenore M. Retzke
July 23, 2010
Lenore Marie Retzke, 93 of Rockford, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born January 14, 1917, in Chicago, the daughter of Leonard H. and Marie J. (Lundy) Johnson. Married Charles H. Retzke on Feb. 27, 1942 in Park Ridge. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and golfing and were avid Chicago Bears...
Lenore M. Retzke
July 23, 2010
Lenore Marie Retzke, 93 of Rockford, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born January 14, 1917, in Chicago, the daughter of Leonard H. and Marie J. (Lundy) Johnson. Married Charles H. Retzke on Feb. 27, 1942 in Park Ridge. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and golfing and were avid Chicago Bears...
Arthur Keen
July 22, 2010
Arthur W. Keen Jr 43 of Rockford passed away on July 22, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital .nbsp; He was born May 10, 1967 in Rockford . He was a graduate of Jefferson High School 1985. He worked for The Bagel Place for many years. He was a loving, caring Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend who will be dearly...
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