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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Geraldine R. Methot

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...

Karen Tomasino

Karen Tomasino

Nov 23, 2009

Karen (Didier) Tomasino, 40Loving Mother, Daughter and Sister Karen died Monday, November 23, 2009 after a 4 ½  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. ...

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr.

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr.

Nov 22, 2009

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr., 37, Rockford, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was born June 8, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Michael Dixon and Linda Freeman. Terrance married Lawanda Bankhead in Hillside on July 22, 2006. He was a Rockford Firefighter since February 23, 2005. Thru his career Terrance was stationed with Ladder Co. No.2, Engine Co. No.4, Ladder...

Terrance D. Freeman

Terrance D. Freeman

Nov 22, 2009

Terrance D. Freeman, Sr., 37, Rockford, died Sunday, November 22, 2009.  He was born June 8, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Michael Dixon and Linda Freeman.  Terrance married Lawanda Bankhead in Hillside on July 22, 2006.  He was a Rockford Firefighter since February 23, 2005. Thru his career Terrance was stationed with Ladder Co. No.2, Engine Co. No.4, Ladder...

Betty A. Harlan

Betty A. Harlan

Nov 21, 2009

Betty Harlan went home to be with her Lord and love of her life, Roger, on November 21, 2009. She is at peace. Betty was born January 25, 1935 in St. Anthony Hospital and it was here that we said our earthly "good-byes" . As a lifelong Rockford resident, Betty grew up on Horace Avenue in a family of three...

Betty A. Harlan

Betty A. Harlan

Nov 21, 2009

Betty Harlan went home to be with her Lord and love of her life, Roger, on November 21, 2009. She is at peace.nbsp;Betty was born January 25, 1935 in St. Anthony Hospital and it was here that we said our earthly good-byes. As a lifelong Rockford resident, Betty grew up on Horace Avenue in a family of three children and...

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Nov 19, 2009

Jan Kathleen Kilroy of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 19 th at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford following complications from surgery.             Jan Kathleen Schroeder was born on December 8, 1953 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Darrell and Shirley Schroeder.  She graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois, Blackhawk...

John R. Espy

John R. Espy

Nov 19, 2009

John R. Espy, 63, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2009 at Nelson Debes Rehabilitation facility. Born August 12, 1946 in Rockford, son of Delmar and Ione (McDanel) Espy. United States Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and also received additional numerous medals and awards for his dedicated service to his country. ...

John R. Espy

John R. Espy

Nov 19, 2009

John R. Espy, 63, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2009 at Nelson Debes Rehabilitation facility. Born August 12, 1946 in Rockford, son of Delmar and Ione (McDanel) Espy. United States Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and also received additional numerous medals and awards for his dedicated service to his country....

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Jan Kathleen Kilroy

Nov 19, 2009

Jan Kathleen Kilroy of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 19 th at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford following complications from surgery.

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Jan Kathleen Schroeder was born on December 8, 1953 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Darrell and Shirley Schroeder. She graduated from Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois, Blackhawk...

Dale G. Tuula

Dale G. Tuula

Nov 17, 2009

Rockford- Dale Garth Tuula, 76, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 10, 1932 in Republic, MI, son of Arthur and Hilda (Jarvi) Tuula. Veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954. Married his loving wife Joan Cecile Simpson on October 6, 1956 in Phelps, WI....

Mildred A. Davis

Mildred A. Davis

Nov 17, 2009

Mildred A. Davis, 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born October 26, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Vito and Frances (Scimeca) Locascio. She married Robert Davis on July 1, 1950 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mildred loved taking trips to the casinos and was always active. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Dale G. Tuula

Dale G. Tuula

Nov 17, 2009

Rockford- Dale Garth Tuula, 76, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 10, 1932 in Republic, MI, son of Arthur and Hilda (Jarvi) Tuula. Veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954. Married his loving wife Joan Cecile Simpson on October 6, 1956 in Phelps, WI....

Mildred A. Davis

Mildred A. Davis

Nov 17, 2009

Mildred A. Davis, 77 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born October 26, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Vito and Frances (Scimeca) Locascio. She married Robert Davis on July 1, 1950 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mildred loved taking trips to the casinos and was always active. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Janette Marie Maggio

Janette Marie Maggio

Nov 15, 2009

Janette Marie Maggio, 42 Rockford Janette Marie Maggio, 42 died unexpectedly on November 15, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 13, 1967 to Norman & Patricia Buchert. Janette was a wonderful person who was always thinking of and taking care of others. Devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Employed at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center....

Janette Marie Maggio

Janette Marie Maggio

Nov 15, 2009

Janette Marie Maggio, 42nbsp;Rockford Janette Marie Maggio, 42 died unexpectedly on November 15, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 13, 1967 to Norman amp; Patricia Buchert. Janette was a wonderful person who was always thinking of and taking care of others. Devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Employed at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Survivors;...

Melvyn J. Yurgil

Melvyn J. Yurgil

Nov 13, 2009

Melvyn J. YurgilFormerly of Schaumburg Melvyn J. Yurgil, 77, formerly of Schaumburg, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2009. Melvyn was born July 4, 1932 in Cicero, IL the son of John and Betty (Gropstas) Yurgil. Melvyn married Constance "Connie" Feuersthaler on October 27, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI. Melvyn graduated from J Sterling Morton East High School...

Danny P. Carter

Danny P. Carter

Nov 13, 2009

Danny P. Carter, 56, Rockford, died at 6:05 pm. Friday, November 13, 2009 at home. Born February 27, 1953 in Kankakee, IL., son of Alvin and Betty Longtin Carter. Graduated from Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. He earned both his undergraduate degree in special education and his masters degree in administration from Northern Illinois University. He was a teacher...

Virginia Lee Carey

Virginia Lee Carey

Nov 13, 2009

Virginia "Jenny" Lee Carey, 81, of Rockford died from Ovarian Cancer peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, November 13, 2009. She was born March 6, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL. She was raised in Macgregor, IA and moved to Rockford where she married William "Bill" Carey on December 1, 1951. Jenny was a...

Danny P. Carter

Danny P. Carter

Nov 13, 2009

Danny P. Carter, 56, Rockford, died at 6:05 pm. Friday, November 13, 2009 at home. Born February 27, 1953 in Kankakee, IL., son of Alvin and Betty Longtin Carter. Graduated from Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. He earned both his undergraduate degree in special education and his masters degree in administration from Northern Illinois University. He was a teacher...

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