Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Betty A. Harlan

Betty A. Harlan

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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....

Dale G. Tuula

Dale G. Tuula

November 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

November 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...

Mildred A. Davis

Mildred A. Davis

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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...

Danny P. Carter

Danny P. Carter

November 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

November 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...

Virginia Lee Carey

Virginia Lee Carey

November 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...

Melvyn J. Yurgil

Melvyn J. Yurgil

November 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...

Rachel Carsley

Rachel Carsley

November 12, 2009

Rachel  (Milanos) Carsley, 101 Rockford Rachel (Milanos) Carsley, 101 of Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born August  21, 1908 in Hinton, Il to William and Lucy (Anglin) Reichert. Married John Ciochetti in 1926, then married Angelos Milanos in September of 1934. He predeceased her in 1983. Married Clare Carsley in March 1986 and...

Marie Louise Nesmith

Marie Louise Nesmith

November 12, 2009

Marie Louise (Mosier) Nesmith, 77, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 12, 1932 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter if William J. and Bertha E. (Greider) Mosier. Grew up in Perkins/Rapid River, MI, where she graduated from Perkins High School in 1950. Attended Saint Joseph School of Nursing, Bloomington, IL...

Jason Mitchell Cuttill

Jason Mitchell Cuttill

November 12, 2009

AE1 (AW) Jason Mitchell Cuttill, United States Navy Jason Mitchell Cuttill, 33, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Loves Park, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2009. Jason was born February 20, 1976 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Lonnie "Kevin" Cuttill and Barbara E. (Huntley) Helm. Jason graduated from Harlem High School in...