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Evelyn Anaszewicz
December 13, 2009
Evelyn Anaszewicz, 85, of Loves Park, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 16, 1924 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Peter and Barbara Koster. Graduated high school in Dubuque, IA and went on to marry her loving husband Harry S. Anaszewicz on March 2, 1946. Worked for several years at Cellusuade Products...

Samuel F. Basile, Sr.
December 13, 2009
Loving Husband, Father and NanoSamuel F. Basile, Sr., 94 of Rockford passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born June 23, 1915 in Madison, WI the son of Philip and Antonina (Alfano) Basile. Sam married Albena Stassi on July 8, 1945 in Rockford. He proudly served as an aviation mechanic in the United States Navy...

Evelyn Anaszewicz
December 13, 2009
Evelyn Anaszewicz, 85, of Loves Park, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 16, 1924 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Peter and Barbara Koster. Graduated high school in Dubuque, IA and went on to marry her loving husband Harry S. Anaszewicz on March 2, 1946. Worked for several years at Cellusuade Products...

Pamela Ann Inden
December 9, 2009
Pamela Ann Inden 55 of Rockford passed away Wednesday December 9, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born August 22, 1954 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Richard and Betty Nugent. She worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of St Anthony Church.Survivors include her daughters; Jennifer (Lloyd) Ericksen of Woodstock, IL, Carrie...

Pamela Ann Inden
December 9, 2009
Pamela Ann Inden 55 of Rockford passed away Wednesday December 9, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born August 22, 1954 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Richard and Betty Nugent. She worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of St Anthony Church.Survivors include her daughters; Jennifer (Lloyd) Ericksen of Woodstock, IL, Carrie...

Robert Henry Crowell
December 8, 2009
Robert Henry Crowell, 74, Rockford, died at 8:13 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 31, 1935 in Menomonee, MI, son of Theodore and Viola Peshek Crowell. Graduated from West High School where he was on the swimming and diving teams. Married Barbara J. Phillips in Rockford on August 8, 1964. He was an...

Gustave C. Gilg
December 8, 2009
Gustave "Gus" C. Gilg, 84 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 19, 1925 in Haiti, the son of Gustave and Hilda (Carlstroem) Gilg. Gus came to America in 1945 and married Gertrude "Trudy" Haessig on November 19, 1949 in New York, NY before moving to Rockford in 1972 from Puerto...

Gustave C. Gilg
December 8, 2009
Gustave Gus C. Gilg, 84 of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 19, 1925 in Haiti, the son of Gustave and Hilda (Carlstroem) Gilg. Gus came to America in 1945 and married Gertrude Trudy Haessig on November 19, 1949 in New York, NY before moving to Rockford in 1972 from Puerto...

Robert Henry Crowell
December 8, 2009
Robert Henry Crowell, 74, Rockford, died at 8:13 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 31, 1935 in Menomonee, MI, son of Theodore and Viola Peshek Crowell. Graduated from West High School where he was on the swimming and diving teams. Married Barbara J. Phillips in Rockford on August 8, 1964. He was an...

Anthony F. Zamis
December 6, 2009
Anthony was born Oct. 25, 1908 in Chicago, IL to Felicia and Peter Zemaitis. He was the loving and devoted husband for 73 years, to Ann (Rappold) Zamis. He was the loving and proud father of Lenore Lanka, Peter Zamis and Marie Zamis. Survivors include his wife Ann, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He graduated Summa Cum-Laude...

Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson
December 6, 2009
Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson, 3 weeks old, died at 1:33 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 18, 2009 in Rockford, daughter of Michelle L. Buchanan and Bryan P. Johnson. Her time here was very short, but she was cherished and will never be forgotten. Survivors include her parents, Michelle and Bryan; brother, Reid Buchanan; sister, Lani...

Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson
December 6, 2009
Mya Bella Buchanan-Johnson, 3 weeks old, died at 1:33 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 18, 2009 in Rockford, daughter of Michelle L. Buchanan and Bryan P. Johnson. Her time here was very short, but she was cherished and will never be forgotten. Survivors include her parents, Michelle and Bryan; brother, Reid Buchanan; sister, Lani...

Anthony F. Zamis
December 6, 2009
Anthony was born Oct. 25, 1908 in Chicago, IL to Felicia and Peter Zemaitis. He was the loving and devoted husband for 73 years, to Ann (Rappold) Zamis. He was the loving and proud father of Lenore Lanka, Peter Zamis and Marie Zamis. Survivors include his wife Ann, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He graduated Summa Cum-Laude...

Mary Trappe-Nichols
December 6, 2009
Mary Trappe-Nichols, 41 of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in her home. Born January 2, 1968, the daughter of Stanley and Annette (Grider) Trappe. Mary is survived by her parents, children Jessica and Amanda Nichols, sisters Carole (Dale) Luttrell, Tammy (Jeff) Johnson and Sandy (Steve) Gough. Nieces Jeannette, Robyn and Crystal. Nephews Craig, Robbie and Tyler. She is...

Mary Trappe-Nichols
December 6, 2009
Mary Trappe-Nichols, 41 of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in her home. Born January 2, 1968, the daughter of Stanley and Annette (Grider) Trappe. Mary is survived by her parents, children Jessica and Amanda Nichols, sisters Carole (Dale) Luttrell, Tammy (Jeff) Johnson and Sandy (Steve) Gough. Nieces Jeannette, Robyn and Crystal. Nephews Craig, Robbie and Tyler. She is...

Eugene Becker
December 6, 2009
Eugene Becker, 91 of Rockford, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 after an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1918 in Wien, MO., son of William and Katharine Becker. Taught for many years in the Rockford Public Schools. Survivors include his wife Anne; daughter, Christine Becker; sons, James (Michelle) and William (Barbara) Becker; grandchildren, Ian Thomas and Elizabeth Grace and brother, Adrian...

Eugene Becker
December 6, 2009
Eugene Becker, 91 of Rockford, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 after an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1918 in Wien, MO., son of William and Katharine Becker. Taught for many years in the Rockford Public Schools. Survivors include his wife Anne; daughter, Christine Becker; sons, James (Michelle) and William (Barbara) Becker; grandchildren, Ian Thomas and Elizabeth Grace and brother, Adrian...

Herman J. Johnsen
December 5, 2009
Herman J. Johnsen, 83, Rockford, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Wesley Willows Retirement Home. He was born in Rockford on May 17, 1926, and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Herman was the son of Mally and Oscar Johnsen, who were both born in Norway. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1945, and served in the...

Herman J. Johnsen
December 5, 2009
Herman J. Johnsen, 83, Rockford, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in Wesley Willows Retirement Home. He was born in Rockford on May 17, 1926, and was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. Herman was the son of Mally and Oscar Johnsen, who were both born in Norway. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1945, and served in the...

Leroy Frickson
December 4, 2009
LeRoy Frickson, 72, of Madison, formerly of Rockford, Ill., passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Madison. Born Sept. 20, 1937, in Adeline, the son of Harold Frickson and Emma Christen. He married Marianna Willey on April 1, 1961, and later married Catherine Scandroli. LeRoy was a commercial roofer for Carlson Roofing for more than 40 years. He enjoyed collecting...
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