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Elizabeth A. Dibenedetto
December 28, 2009
Elizabeth A. DiBenedetto, 86, of Rockford, died, Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Vincenzo and Vincenza (Ferro) Genovese. Survivors include her children; Lydia Schafer and Russell (Pam) DiBenedetto; grandchildren, Phillip DiBenedetto, Lori (Karl) Holzhueter, Richard DiBenedetto, Tina (Dave) Lockhart, Bobby (Linda) Schafer, Stacy (Rick) White, Drue Schafer, Mary (Dave) Hocking...

Alex Michael Sagona
December 27, 2009
Alex Michael Sagona, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1921, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Lena (Caccio) Sagona. Alex was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin; son, Michael (Tina) Sagona; grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony and...

Alex Michael Sagona
December 27, 2009
Alex Michael Sagona, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1921, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Lena (Caccio) Sagona. Alex was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin; son, Michael (Tina) Sagona; grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony and...

Mikalah Marie Mccammond
December 27, 2009
When an Angel Goes to HeavenBy Heidi Bauer When an angel goes to Heaven God stands with open arms to cradle and to comfort her, to keep her safe from harm. When an angel goes to Heaven precious memories are left behind. Of innocence, warmth and that special smile forever in your mind. When an angel goes to Heaven she...

Mikalah Marie Mccammond
December 27, 2009
When an Angel Goes to Heaven
By Heidi Bauer
When an angel goes to Heaven God stands with open arms to cradle and to comfort her, to keep her safe from harm.
When an angel goes to Heaven precious memories are left behind. Of innocence, warmth and that special smile forever in your mind.
When an angel goes to Heaven she tells...

Leslie Watson
December 25, 2009
Leslie Wayne Watson, 59, of Rockton passed away December 25, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born June 25, 1950 in Rockford, son of Harry and Viola Watson. He married Fran Mandera in Rockton on May 29, 1982. Les worked for Com-Ed for 37 years as a lineman and crew leader in the...

George E. Sicotte
December 25, 2009
George E. Sicotte, 79 Machesney Park George E. Sicotte, 79 of Machesney Park died Friday, December 25, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 21, 1930 in Manville, RI to Lucien and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. George served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Worked...

George E. Sicotte
December 25, 2009
George E. Sicotte, 79Machesney Park George E. Sicotte, 79 of Machesney Park died Friday, December 25, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 21, 1930 in Manville, RI to Lucien and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1948. George served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Worked as...

Sverre K. Grimstad
December 25, 2009
Sverre K. Grimstad, 90, Rockford, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, December 25, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 25, 1919 in Sarpsborg, Norway, son of Edwin and Marie Ganstag Grimstad. Married Solway Mathisen in Norway on October 25, 1941. While in Norway he was employed by Hafslund Farm and when he came to Rockford he worked at...

Sverre K. Grimstad
December 25, 2009
Sverre K. Grimstad, 90, Rockford, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, December 25, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 25, 1919 in Sarpsborg, Norway, son of Edwin and Marie Ganstag Grimstad. Married Solway Mathisen in Norway on October 25, 1941. While in Norway he was employed by Hafslund Farm and when he came to Rockford he worked at...

Timothy J. Condon
December 25, 2009
Timothy J. Condon Sr., 68, of Loves Park died Christmas Day in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1941, in Rockford, to the late Leonard and Miriam Condon. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in Rockford in 1959 before graduating from the University of Notre Dame and earning his law degree from the University of...

Timothy J. Condon, Sr.
December 25, 2009
Timothy J. Condon Sr., 68, of Loves Park died Christmas Day in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1941, in Rockford, to the late Leonard and Miriam Condon. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in Rockford in 1959 before graduating from the University of Notre Dame and earning his law degree from the University of...

Leslie Wayne Watson
December 25, 2009
Leslie Wayne Watson, 59, of Rockton passed away December 25, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born June 25, 1950 in Rockford, son of Harry and Viola Watson. He married Fran Mandera in Rockton on May 29, 1982. Les worked for Com-Ed for 37 years as a lineman and crew leader in the...

Adeline M. Sondgeroth
December 24, 2009
Adeline M. SondgerothAdeline M. Sondgeroth, 74, a lifetime resident of Rockford, passed away on December 24, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Adeline was born on July 11, 1935 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Connie (Tabone) Colombo. Adeline married Bernard Sondgeroth on May 18, 1957. Adeline was a devoted...

Adeline M. Sondgeroth
December 24, 2009
Adeline M. SondgerothAdeline M. Sondgeroth, 74, a lifetime resident of Rockford, passed away on December 24, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Adeline was born on July 11, 1935 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Connie (Tabone) Colombo. Adeline married Bernard Sondgeroth on May 18, 1957. Adeline was a devoted...

Florence K. Stralow
December 23, 2009
Florence K. Stralow, 89Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend Florence K. Stralow, 89, Rockford, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born March 23, 1920 in Independence, WI, daughter of Frank A. and Victoria L. (Kowahl) Libowski. Rockford resident since 1939. Married William A. Stralow on June 27, 1942, He died April 29,...

Florence K. Stralow
December 23, 2009
Florence K. Stralow, 89Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend Florence K. Stralow, 89, Rockford, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born March 23, 1920 in Independence, WI, daughter of Frank A. and Victoria L. (Kowahl) Libowski. Rockford resident since 1939. Married William A. Stralow on June 27, 1942, He died April 29,...

Eileen Margaret Monahan
December 22, 2009
Eileen Margaret Monahan, 89, of Rockford, born April 24, 1920- at peace December 22, 2009. The daughter of Edward J. and Mary Molly (Finn) Monahan, she attended Stillman Valley High School, later graduated from Brown Business College and attended the University of Michigan. She worked as the Executive Secretary for Sundstrand Corporation in Detroit and in Rockford. Eileen was a...

Eileen Margaret Monahan
December 22, 2009
Eileen Margaret Monahan, 89, of Rockford, born April 24, 1920- at peace December 22, 2009. The daughter of Edward J. and Mary "Molly" (Finn) Monahan, she attended Stillman Valley High School, later graduated from Brown Business College and attended the University of Michigan. She worked as the Executive Secretary for Sundstrand Corporation in Detroit and in Rockford. Eileen was a...

Lucille B. Copp
December 21, 2009
Lucille B. Copp of Rockford passed away December 21, 2009 in Highview of the Woodlands. She was born April 1, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Michalena Savitski. She married Bernard Copp on August 9, 1942. Bernard predeceased her on May 23,1986. She worked for Amerock for over 30 years and retired in 1984. She was a member...
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