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Shirley A. Mccoy
January 12, 2010
Shirley A. McCoy, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born February 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Veneita (Wells) Cummings. Shirley lived most of her life in Rockford, but also lived in Madison WI, and Peoria. She married Edward J. McCoy, in Rockford, on August...

Shirley A. Mccoy
January 12, 2010
Shirley A. McCoy, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born February 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Veneita (Wells) Cummings. Shirley lived most of her life in Rockford, but also lived in Madison WI, and Peoria. She married Edward J. McCoy, in Rockford, on August...

Robert Scofield
January 12, 2010
Robert Scofield 68 of Rockford passed away Tuesday January 12, 2010 in his home. He was born January 17, 1941 in Freeport, IL. The son of Donald and Phyllis Scofield. He married his wife Alice on March 2, 1991. Robert worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years. Was a union member of Branch 245 for many years. On...

Larry E. Ohlson
January 11, 2010
Larry E. Ohlson, dearly loved father and grandfather, passed away on January 11, 2010. Born January 9, 1933 in Rockford to the late Emmert A. and Dorothy E. (Schrock) Ohlson, and was preceded in death by both of his parents. Larry's quiet strength and unwavering support and love for his family will be forever missed. His family and his profession...

Donald R. Grelle
January 11, 2010
Donald R. Grelle, 61, Rockford, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 28, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, son of Lawrence and Valeria (Frank) Grelle. Married Kandy Blackford in Sioux Falls, SD on December 21, 1974. He was a hard worker and was employed in circulation by the Rockford Register Star...

Donald R. Grelle
January 11, 2010
Donald R. Grelle, 61, Rockford, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 28, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, son of Lawrence and Valeria (Frank) Grelle. Married Kandy Blackford in Sioux Falls, SD on December 21, 1974. He was a hard worker and was employed in circulation by the Rockford Register Star...

Larry E. Ohlson
January 11, 2010
Larry E. Ohlson, dearly loved father and grandfather, passed away on January 11, 2010. Born January 9, 1933 in Rockford to the late Emmert A. and Dorothy E. (Schrock) Ohlson, and was preceded in death by both of his parents. Larrys quiet strength and unwavering support and love for his family will be forever missed.His family and his profession benefited...

Stephen M. Duffy
January 8, 2010
Stephen M. Duffy, 61, of Rockford, died Friday, January 8, 2010 in his home surrounded by family after a 12 month battle with brain cancer. Born November 22, 1948 in Rockford, IL to Walter and Nell (Bagdon) Duffy. He grew up in Rockford, graduating from Boylan Catholic High School in 1966 and Illinois State University with a bachelors degree in...

Stephen M. Duffy
January 8, 2010
Stephen M. Duffy, 61, of Rockford, died Friday, January 8, 2010 in his home surrounded by family after a 12 month battle with brain cancer. Born November 22, 1948 in Rockford, IL to Walter and Nell (Bagdon) Duffy. He grew up in Rockford, graduating from Boylan Catholic High School in 1966 and Illinois State University with a bachelors degree in...

Barbara J. Peterson
January 7, 2010
Barbara J. Peterson, 65, Machesney Park, died at 7:42 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her home after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Born November 7, 1944 in Rockford, daughter of William F. and Doris Wood Eckhardt. Granduated from East High School in 1963. Married Lonnie G. Peterson in Rockford on October 7, 1966. She was employed at Hamilton-Sundstrand...

Selma Lange
January 7, 2010
Selma Lange Selma Lange, 82, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2010 while residing at Asta Care Center. Selma was born March 7, 1927 in Nowogradwolynsk, Russia the daughter of Samuel and Luise (Renz) Luther. Selma married Willy Otto Lange in Rockford on October 31, 1954. Selma devoted herself to her household and her family...

Barbara J. Peterson
January 7, 2010
Barbara J. Peterson, 65, Machesney Park, died at 7:42 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her home after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Born November 7, 1944 in Rockford, daughter of William F. and Doris Wood Eckhardt. Granduated from East High School in 1963. Married Lonnie G. Peterson in Rockford on October 7, 1966. She was employed at Hamilton-Sundstrand...

Selma Lange
January 7, 2010
Selma Lange Selma Lange, 82, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2010 while residing at Asta Care Center. Selma was born March 7, 1927 in Nowogradwolynsk, Russia the daughter of Samuel and Luise (Renz) Luther. Selma married Willy Otto Lange in Rockford on October 31, 1954. Selma devoted herself to her household and her family...

Josephine Helen Pipitone
January 6, 2010
Josephine Helen Pipitone, 87, of Rockford passed away on January 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born May 13, 1922 in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of Anthony and Lillian (Abbott) Mannone. She married Mike J. Pipitone, Sr. in South Beloit in St. Peter Catholic Church on November 10, 1945. Josephine was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church...

Josephine Helen Pipitone
January 6, 2010
Josephine Helen Pipitone, 87, of Rockford passed away on January 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born May 13, 1922 in South Beloit, IL, the daughter of Anthony and Lillian (Abbott) Mannone. She married Mike J. Pipitone, Sr. in South Beloit in St. Peter Catholic Church on November 10, 1945. Josephine was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church...

Edgar Baggett
January 6, 2010
Edgar Baggett, 86 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Amberwood Care Center surrounded by his family. Born August 24, 1923 in Dickson, Tennessee, the son of Edgar and Ethel (Perry) Baggett. He married Marion Wright in Rockford on October 30, 1959. Edgar worked for Dynaclean for 25 years before his retirement. He was a member of Riverside...

Edgar Baggett
January 6, 2010
Edgar Baggett, 86 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Amberwood Care Center surrounded by his family. Born August 24, 1923 in Dickson, Tennessee, the son of Edgar and Ethel (Perry) Baggett. He married Marion Wright in Rockford on October 30, 1959. Edgar worked for Dynaclean for 25 years before his retirement. He was a member of Riverside...

Genevieve Thompson
January 4, 2010
Genevieve Thompson, 79Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sisternbsp;Rockford Genevieve Thompson, 79 of Rockford, died Monday, January 4, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital at 6p.m. Born November 25, 1930 in Crawford County, WI to Pearl and Eliza (McMillan) Copus. Genevieve married Paul Thompson on June 20, 1948.nbsp;Survivors: Son, Charles (Claudette) Thompson of Rockford, Il: Daughters, Paula (Robert) Zeller of Naperville, Il and Elaine (Peter)...

Raymond P. Viederis
January 4, 2010
Wonderful Father and Grandfather and loyal friend. Raymond P. Viederis 66 of Rockford passed away Monday January 4, 2009 in Swedish American Hospital. Ray was born March 6, 1943 in Lithuania, he was the son of Paul and Malvina Viederis. Ray came to Rockford in 1949 from Lithuania. He married Sally Rudberg on February 7, 1981 in Rockford. He was...

Genevieve Thompson
January 4, 2010
Genevieve Thompson, 79Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister Rockford Genevieve Thompson, 79 of Rockford, died Monday, January 4, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital at 6p.m. Born November 25, 1930 in Crawford County, WI to Pearl and Eliza (McMillan) Copus. Genevieve married Paul Thompson on June 20, 1948. Survivors: Son, Charles (Claudette) Thompson of Rockford, Il: Daughters, Paula (Robert) Zeller of Naperville, Il and...
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