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Stanley F. Hollister
Dec 2, 2009
Stanley F. Hollister, 77 of Rockford passed away December 2, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Born April 13, 1932 in Port Byron, IL, the son of Forrest Henry and Camilla (Hartz) Hollister. Stan married Viola Rasmussen on March 17, 1956 in Springfield, IL. He worked for Sears for over 30 years, before his retirement in 1990. Stan...
Michael Dimario
Dec 2, 2009
Michael DiMario, 46, Rockford, passed away into the loving presence of the Lord, Dec. 2, 2009. Born to life May 10, 1963, son of Joseph and Ann (Choppi) DiMario. Mike attended Boylan Catholic High School. Following graduation he became a mechanic and pursued his passion for older cars especially Cadillacs. Mikey will always be remembered for his free spirit and...
Christopher R. Obrien
Dec 1, 2009
Christopher R. Chris OBrien, 35, of Rockford, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, after a lengthy illness, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 23, 1974, son of David and Pat (Hagemann) OBrien. Chris attended Boylan Catholic High School and moved to Florida in 1992, where he worked at Walt Disney World until returning to Rockford in 1996. Past member of St. Bridget...
Christopher R. O?Brien
Dec 1, 2009
Christopher R. "Chris" OBrien, 35, of Rockford, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, after a lengthy illness, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 23, 1974, son of David and Pat (Hagemann) OBrien. Chris attended Boylan Catholic High School and moved to Florida in 1992, where he worked at Walt Disney World until returning to Rockford in 1996. Past member of St. Bridget...
James J. Dillon
Nov 30, 2009
James J. Dillon, 87nbsp;Rockford- James Joseph Dillon, 87, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born February 27, 1922 in Rockford, son of Henry and Nora (Reedy) Dillon. Married his loving wife Dorothy Goethe in Rockford on October 24, 1942, she preceded him on February 2, 1998. Worked for Northern Illinois Gas Company for over 30 years,...
James J. Dillon
Nov 30, 2009
James J. Dillon, 87 Rockford- James Joseph Dillon, 87, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born February 27, 1922 in Rockford, son of Henry and Nora (Reedy) Dillon. Married his loving wife Dorothy Goethe in Rockford on October 24, 1942, she preceded him on February 2, 1998. Worked for Northern Illinois Gas Company for over 30...
V. Paul Rafferty
Nov 29, 2009
V. Paul Rafferty, 87, Rockford, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 6, 1922 in Rockford, son of Andrew J. and Lora Palmatier Rafferty. Veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 33 years, retiring in 1978. Married Joan Ploger...
V. Paul Rafferty
Nov 29, 2009
V. Paul Rafferty, 87, Rockford, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 6, 1922 in Rockford, son of Andrew J. and Lora Palmatier Rafferty. Veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 33 years, retiring in 1978. Married Joan Ploger...
Michael B. Diehl
Nov 29, 2009
Michael "Mike" B. Diehl of Rockford passed away Sunday November 29, 2009 in his home after a short illness. He was born June 26, 1937 in Hawarden, IA. The son of Wallace M. and Medora L.(Lombard)Diehl. He came to Rockford in 1963 from Sioux Falls SD. He married Judy A. Morrow In Sioux Falls on 12/29/1963. He worked for Ingersoll...
Michael Diehl
Nov 29, 2009
Michael Mike B. Diehl of Rockford passed away Sunday November 29, 2009 in his home after a short illness. He was born June 26, 1937 in Hawarden, IA. The son of Wallace M. and Medora L.(Lombard)Diehl. He came to Rockford in 1963 from Sioux Falls SD. He married Judy A. Morrow In Sioux Falls on 12/29/1963. He worked for Ingersoll...
Susan Lantz
Nov 27, 2009
Sue Lantz, 69 Susan Tacey Chamberlain was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Seville, Florida. Her family, parents, Mordecai (Bud) and Dorothy and older sister, Jean moved shortly after to Cornell, IL. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1958 and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana. While singing in the U of I Concert Choir, she met her husband David...
Paul Joseph Sullivan
Nov 27, 2009
Paul Joseph Sullivan, 71 of Rockford died Friday, November 27, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1938 in Rockford, the son of William F. and Berneita M. (Murphy) Sullivan. He married Patricia Ann Horn on November 25, 1961 in Chicago. Paul worked for Barber Colman for over 35 years and enjoyed his employment. He also served in the...
Paul Joseph Sullivan
Nov 27, 2009
Paul Joseph Sullivan, 71 of Rockford died Friday, November 27, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1938 in Rockford, the son of William F. and Berneita M. (Murphy) Sullivan. He married Patricia Ann Horn on November 25, 1961 in Chicago. Paul worked for Barber Colman for over 35 years and enjoyed his employment. He also served in the...
Susan Lantz
Nov 27, 2009
Sue Lantz, 69 Susan Tacey Chamberlain was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Seville, Florida. Her family, parents, Mordecai (Bud) and Dorothy and older sister, Jean moved shortly after to Cornell, IL. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 1958 and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana. While singing in the U of I Concert Choir, she met her husband David...
Orvin L. Anderson
Nov 26, 2009
Orvin L. "Orv" AndersonLoving Father and Grandfather Orvin L. "Orv" Anderson, 78, a resident of Rockford for 60 years, died on November 26, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Orvin was born December 7, 1930 in Readstown, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Emma Anderson. Orvin married Sonja Rostamo on November 8, 1958 in Rockton, IL. Orvin attended school in...
Orvin L. Anderson
Nov 26, 2009
Orvin L. Orv AndersonLoving Father and Grandfathernbsp;Orvin L. Orv Anderson, 78, a resident of Rockford for 60 years, died on November 26, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Orvin was born December 7, 1930 in Readstown, Wisconsin, the son of Ole and Emma Anderson. Orvin married Sonja Rostamo on November 8, 1958 in Rockton, IL.nbsp;Orvin attended school in Readstown, leaving...
Margaret Peggy Silva
Nov 25, 2009
Margaret Peggy Silva, 56Rockford Margaret Peggy Silva, 56 of Rockford, Illinois died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. Born October 20, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois to Lewis and Elizabeth (Quaco) Jones. Married Eugene A. Silva in Dixon, Illinois on August 9, 1975. Attended Heartland Church.Survivors; Husband, Eugene A. Silva; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Michael) (Silva) Donohue, Amanda Kathryn Silva, Allison...
Margaret Peggy Silva
Nov 25, 2009
Margaret "Peggy" Silva, 56Rockford Margaret "Peggy" Silva, 56 of Rockford, Illinois died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. Born October 20, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois to Lewis and Elizabeth (Quaco) Jones. Married Eugene A. Silva in Dixon, Illinois on August 9, 1975. Attended Heartland Church.Survivors; Husband, Eugene A. Silva; daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Michael) (Silva) Donohue, Amanda Kathryn Silva, Allison...
Karen (Didier) Tomasino
Nov 23, 2009
Karen (Didier) Tomasino, 40Loving Mother, Daughter and Sister Karen died Monday, November 23, 2009 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born April 3, 1969, to Lawrence and Diane (Sicotte) Didier. Graduate of Boylan High School, class of 1987, and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, receiving her BA degree in 1992. Former employee of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Survived...
Geraldine R. Methot
Nov 23, 2009
Geraldine R. Methot, 79, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 23, 2009. Born November 3, 1930 in Munising, MI, the daughter of Samuel James and Hazel Belle (Elya) Revord, she graduated from Munising High School. She married Velbert Methot on September 18, 1948 in Munising, MI before they moved to Rockford in 1952. Geraldine loved shopping for others, caring for...
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