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Agnes Phillips

Agnes Phillips

Apr 6, 2010

Agnes Phillips, 96, of Rockford, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Wesley Willows. Born July 3, 1913 in Port Washington, WI, daughter of John and Anna Digris. Married to the late Stanley Phillips. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of her, faithful and supportive, family and friends and also the caring staff at Wesley...

Agnes Phillips

Agnes Phillips

Apr 6, 2010

Agnes Phillips, 96, of Rockford, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Wesley Willows. Born July 3, 1913 in Port Washington, WI, daughter of John and Anna Digris. Married to the late Stanley Phillips. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of her, faithful and supportive, family and friends and also the caring staff at Wesley...

Adolph Marty Rader

Adolph Marty Rader

Apr 5, 2010

Adolph Marty Rader, 78, Rockford, passed away peacefully Monday, April 5, 2010, in his home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born October 9, 1931, in Springfield to Adolph and Emma (Taylor) Rader.nbsp; He moved to Rockford at the age of 17 and graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1949.nbsp; Marty married Rosalie...

Adolph Marty Rader

Adolph Marty Rader

Apr 5, 2010

Adolph "Marty" Rader, 78, Rockford, passed away peacefully Monday, April 5, 2010, in his home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 9, 1931, in Springfield to Adolph and Emma (Taylor) Rader. He moved to Rockford at the age of 17 and graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1949. Marty married Rosalie...

Horst Stuhr

Horst Stuhr

Apr 4, 2010

Horst "Dutch" Stuhr, 75, Rockford, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at P.A. Peterson Home. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on October 23, 1934, the second son of Hans and Frieda Stuhr. Dutch came to Rockford in 1953, where he worked as a tool and die maker. In 1957, he was drafted into the U.S.Army and served in Germany, where...

Horst Stuhr

Horst Stuhr

Apr 4, 2010

Horst Dutch Stuhr, 75, Rockford, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at P.A. Peterson Home.nbsp; He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on October 23, 1934, the second son of Hans and Frieda Stuhr. Dutch came to Rockford in 1953, where he worked as a tool and die maker. In 1957, he was drafted into the U.S.Army and served in Germany, where...

Samuel G. Scalia

Samuel G. Scalia

Apr 2, 2010

Samuel G. Scalia 81nbsp;Samuel G. Scalia 81 of Rockford passed away at 2:30 am on April 2, 2010 in Rosewood Care Center.nbsp; Born September 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL.nbsp; The son of George and Josephine Laudicina Scalia.nbsp; He came to Rockford in 1960 from South Beloit.nbsp; He married Theresa M. Cassaro in St Anthony Church on September 6, 1952.nbsp; She...

Samuel G. Scalia

Samuel G. Scalia

Apr 2, 2010

Samuel G. Scalia 81 Samuel G. Scalia 81 of Rockford passed away at 2:30 am on April 2, 2010 in Rosewood Care Center. Born September 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL. The son of George and Josephine Laudicina Scalia. He came to Rockford in 1960 from South Beloit. He married Theresa M. Cassaro in St Anthony Church on September 6, 1952....

Allan Douglas Stuart

Allan Douglas Stuart

Apr 2, 2010

Allan Douglas Stuart, 53, Byron, died suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2010.nbsp; Born May 1, 1956 in Georgia, son of Carl and JoAnn Stuart.nbsp; Employed as a driver for MBI and was a member of Local No.731. Survivors include his wife, Roxane; children, Jennifer (Andrew) Lapp, Justin (Christina) Stuart, Sarah Stuart and Jessica Stuart; 7 grandchildren; brother, David (Michelle) Stuart;...

Allan Douglas Stuart

Allan Douglas Stuart

Apr 2, 2010

Allan Douglas Stuart, 53, Byron, died suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2010. Born May 1, 1956 in Georgia, son of Carl and JoAnn Stuart. Employed as a driver for MBI and was a member of Local No.731. Survivors include his wife, Roxane; children, Jennifer (Andrew) Lapp, Justin (Christina) Stuart, Sarah Stuart and Jessica Stuart; 7 grandchildren; brother, David (Michelle) Stuart;...

Ray S. Donze

Ray S. Donze

Apr 1, 2010

Ray S. Donze, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully at 12: 15 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; He was the son of Salvadore and Michela Marino Donze.nbsp; An extraordinary, wise, kind, quiet and gentle man.nbsp; He loved life, family and friends.nbsp; He showed us what it means to love and to be loved. He served in the...

Rosemary Bertolasi

Rosemary Bertolasi

Apr 1, 2010

Rosemary Bertolasi, 84, Rockford, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born January 26, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Ambrose and Mary Marelli Cherichetti. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1943. Married Francis R. Bertolasi in St. Mary Catholic Church on June 26, 1948. Long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family...

Ray S. Donze

Ray S. Donze

Apr 1, 2010

Ray S. Donze, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully at 12: 15 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital. He was the son of Salvadore and Michela Marino Donze. An extraordinary, wise, kind, quiet and gentle man. He loved life, family and friends. He showed us what it means to love and to be loved. He served in the...

Rosemary Bertolasi

Rosemary Bertolasi

Apr 1, 2010

Rosemary Bertolasi, 84, Rockford, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; Born January 26, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Ambrose and Mary Marelli Cherichetti.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1943.nbsp; Married Francis R. Bertolasi in St. Mary Catholic Church on June 26, 1948.nbsp; Long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family...

Luella F. Tufte

Luella F. Tufte

Mar 31, 2010

Luella F. Tufte passed away, March 31, 2010 after a long illness. Surrounded by family and friends, the Lord took another angel home. Survived by 5 daughters and 3 sons; Nancy McWhirter of Rockford, Linda (Colin) Anderson of Rockford, Colleen Deets of California, Bonnie Tufte of California, Harriet Tufte of Rockford, Raymond Tufte of MN, Lester (Darla) Tufte of MN...

Luella F. Tufte

Luella F. Tufte

Mar 31, 2010

Luella F. Tufte passed away, March 31, 2010 after a long illness. Surrounded by family and friends, the Lord took another angel home. Survived by 5 daughters and 3 sons; Nancy McWhirter of Rockford, Linda (Colin) Anderson of Rockford, Colleen Deets of California, Bonnie Tufte of California, Harriet Tufte of Rockford, Raymond Tufte of MN, Lester (Darla) Tufte of MN...

Leona H. Gaydos

Leona H. Gaydos

Mar 30, 2010

Leona H. Gaydos of Rockford passed away Monday March 30, 2010 in Riverbluff. She was born November 10, 1927 in Gary IN, daughter of Edward and Edna Hogan. She came to Rockford in 1965 from Gary. She married Arthur Joseph Gaydos in Gary IN on June 26 1948"¦ She worked for many companies locally, including Highlander on Alpine, Dunkin Donuts...

Leona Gaydos

Leona Gaydos

Mar 30, 2010

Leona H. Gaydos of Rockford passed away Monday March 30, 2010 in Riverbluff.nbsp; She was born November 10, 1927 in Gary IN, daughter of Edward and Edna Hogan.nbsp; She came to Rockford in 1965 from Gary.nbsp; She married Arthur Joseph Gaydos in Gary IN on June 26 1948nbsp; She worked for many companies locally, including Highlander on Alpine, Dunkin Donuts...

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Mar 27, 2010

Thomas J. Rinaldo (Mazzi), 87Rockford Thomas J. Rinaldo, 87 of Rockford died Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born September 29, 1922 to Joseph and Lillian (Parrovecchio) Rinaldo. Served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years from Nov. 12 1942 to April 3, 1946. During WWII served...

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Thomas J. Rinaldo

Mar 27, 2010

Thomas J. Rinaldo (Mazzi), 87Rockford Thomas J. Rinaldo, 87 of Rockford died Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born September 29, 1922 to Joseph and Lillian (Parrovecchio) Rinaldo. Served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years from Nov. 12 1942 to April 3, 1946. During WWII served...

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