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Nina E. Sauberlich

Nina E. Sauberlich

May 1, 2010

Nina E. Sauberlich, 94, of Rockford.nbsp; She went home to be with our Lord, Saturday May 1, 2010 in Provena Cor Mariae after a short battle with Cancer.nbsp; She was born December 21, 1915 in Rockford.nbsp; The daughter of George and Frances Lewis.nbsp; She married Herman Sauberlich on June 27, 1939 in St Patrick Catholic Church.nbsp; She worked for Amerock...

Evelyn Carlyle

Evelyn Carlyle

April 30, 2010

Evelyn Carlyle 84 of Rockford, passed away Friday April 30, 2010 after a lengthy illness.She was born to the late Emil and Anna Johnson, February 28, 1926 in Rockford, IL.nbsp; Evelyn graduated from East High School in 1944 and later studied paralegal sciences.nbsp; She married Donald Carlyle in 1948.Evynbsp; was employed at J.L. Clark for a number of years beginning...

Rose M. Demarco Ferruggia

Rose M. Demarco Ferruggia

April 30, 2010

nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Rose M. DeMarco Ferruggia, age 94, of Bayfield, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at the home of her youngest daughter in Bayfield, WI.nbsp; She was born March 1, 1916 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Jack amp; Ann DeMarco.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; On June 30, 1940 she married Sam J. Ferruggia in Rockford, IL.nbsp; Her loving...

Rose M. Demarco Ferruggia

Rose M. Demarco Ferruggia

April 30, 2010

Rose M. DeMarco Ferruggia, age 94, of Bayfield, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at the home of her youngest daughter in Bayfield, WI. She was born March 1, 1916 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Jack & Ann DeMarco. On June 30, 1940 she married Sam J. Ferruggia in Rockford, IL. Her loving husband...

Evelyn Carlyle

Evelyn Carlyle

April 30, 2010

Evelyn Carlyle 84 of Rockford, passed away Friday April 30, 2010 after a lengthy illness.She was born to the late Emil and Anna Johnson, February 28, 1926 in Rockford, IL. Evelyn graduated from East High School in 1944 and later studied paralegal sciences. She married Donald Carlyle in 1948.Evy was employed at J.L. Clark for a number of years beginning...

Helen A. Wilcox

Helen A. Wilcox

April 28, 2010

Helen A. Wilcox, 97, of Rockford, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Wesley Willows Personal Care. Born June 28, 1912 in Dumont, Iowa the daughter of Alfred W. and Icea (Keister) Wilcox. Helen attended University of Wisconsin, Madison and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors degree and went on to receive her Masters degree from Rockford College. She...

Helen A. Wilcox

Helen A. Wilcox

April 28, 2010

Helen A. Wilcox, 97, of Rockford, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Wesley Willows Personal Care. Born June 28, 1912 in Dumont, Iowa the daughter of Alfred W. and Icea (Keister) Wilcox. Helen attended University of Wisconsin, Madison and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors degree and went on to receive her Masters degree from Rockford College. She...

Linda S. Murray

Linda S. Murray

April 27, 2010

Linda S. Murray, 56Loving Mother, Daughter, and Sisternbsp;Linda Sue Murray passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago.nbsp; Linda was born August 6, 1953 to Dr. D. Philip and Harriett K. Brooks in Grand Rapids, Michigan, moving with her family to Rockford in 1957. She graduated from Stoneleigh-Burnham Preparatory School in Greenfield, Mass. Linda worked...

Linda S. Murray

Linda S. Murray

April 27, 2010

Linda S. Murray, 56Loving Mother, Daughter, and Sister Linda Sue Murray passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago. Linda was born August 6, 1953 to Dr. D. Philip and Harriett K. Brooks in Grand Rapids, Michigan, moving with her family to Rockford in 1957. She graduated from Stoneleigh-Burnham Preparatory School in Greenfield, Mass. Linda...

Raymond C. Graceffa

Raymond C. Graceffa

April 27, 2010

Raymond C. Graceffa, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 13, 1924; the son of Frank and Anna (DeCarlo) Graceffa. Married Rosemarie Hughes on June 5, 1948 in Rockford, she predeceased him on July 29, 2004. Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945 in Africa,...

Margaret Pearce

Margaret Pearce

April 27, 2010

Margaret (Marge) Pearce, 90 Marge Pearce, 90, died Tuesday, April 27 in Minnesota where she resided the past 2 years. Survived by her son, Rick (Lori) Pearce, daughter, Margo (Derrick) Durkee, grandson, Rex Pearce, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, baby daughter, sister and other relatives. A celebration of life will be May 8, 11:00AM at Salem Lutheran...

Margaret Pearce

Margaret Pearce

April 27, 2010

Margaret (Marge) Pearce, 90 Marge Pearce, 90, died Tuesday, April 27 in Minnesota where she resided the past 2 years.nbsp; Survived by her son, Rick (Lori) Pearce, daughter, Margo (Derrick) Durkee, grandson, Rex Pearce, nieces and nephews.nbsp; Preceded in death by husband, baby daughter, sister and other relatives. A celebration of life will be May 8, 11:00AM at Salem Lutheran...

Raymond C. Graceffa

Raymond C. Graceffa

April 27, 2010

Raymond C. Graceffa, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 13, 1924; the son of Frank and Anna (DeCarlo) Graceffa. Married Rosemarie Hughes on June 5, 1948 in Rockford, she predeceased him on July 29, 2004. Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945 in Africa,...

Charles A. Creed

Charles A. Creed

April 26, 2010

Charles Charlie A. Creed, 76nbsp;Rockford Charles Charlie A. Creed, 76 of Rockford, died Monday, April 26, 2010 at home. Born August 12, 1933 in Marion County, IL to Clyde and Mildred (Phelps) Creed. Lived 60 years in Rockford, coming from Opdyke, Il. Served in the United States Army. Married Joann Landolt in Rockford. Retired from Sjostrom Construction after 42 years.nbsp;Survivors;...

Charles A. Creed

Charles A. Creed

April 26, 2010

Charles "Charlie" A. Creed, 76 Rockford Charles "Charlie" A. Creed, 76 of Rockford, died Monday, April 26, 2010 at home. Born August 12, 1933 in Marion County, IL to Clyde and Mildred (Phelps) Creed. Lived 60 years in Rockford, coming from Opdyke, Il. Served in the United States Army. Married Joann Landolt in Rockford. Retired from Sjostrom Construction after 42...

David N. Swanson

David N. Swanson

April 25, 2010

David N. Swanson, 19, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2010. David was born on August 27, 1990 in Rockford. He was the son of Jeff and Lori Swanson. David was a member of St Rita Catholic Church. He obtained his CNA through Rock Valley College. He was a member of Scout Troop 57 , David loved his...

David N Swanson

David N Swanson

April 25, 2010

David N. Swanson, 19, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2010.nbsp; David was born on August 27, 1990 in Rockford.nbsp; He was the son of Jeff and Lori Swanson.nbsp; David was a member of St Rita Catholic Church.nbsp; He obtained his CNA through Rock Valley College.nbsp; He was a member of Scout Troop 57 , David loved his...

Lester Eugene Church

Lester Eugene Church

April 21, 2010

Lester Eugene Church 95 of Rockford passed away peacefully at 7:55pm Wednesday April 21, 2010 in his home. Lester was born November 6, 1914 in Aurora, IL. Son of Clare and Martha Church. He married Olivia Sullivan in Joliet on June 14, 1941, she predeceased him on September 28, 2001. He was a civil employee of the government at Camp...

Lester Eugene Church

Lester Eugene Church

April 21, 2010

Lester Eugene Church 95 of Rockford passed away peacefully at 7:55pm Wednesday April 21, 2010 in his home.nbsp; Lester was born November 6, 1914 in Aurora, IL.nbsp; Son of Clare and Martha Church.nbsp; He married Olivia Sullivan in Joliet on June 14, 1941, she predeceased him on September 28, 2001.nbsp; He was a civil employee of the government at Camp...

Rosemary Giammarese

Rosemary Giammarese

April 20, 2010

nbsp;Rosemary Giammarese, 89 Loved by all who knew her nbsp;Rosemary Giammarese, 89,nbsp;went to her heavenly home Tues. April 20. 2010.nbsp;nbsp;Born March 25, 1921 in Aragona, Sicily.nbsp;nbsp;Daughter of Salvatore and Beatrice (Seminerio) Buscemi.nbsp; Immigrated to the United States atnbsp;7 1/2 years old.nbsp;Settlingnbsp;in Brooklyn.nbsp; Was an intregal part of her familys assilimation to the American culture and their move to Chicago.nbsp; She...