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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

The Rev. Lawrence B. London

The Rev. Lawrence B. London

November 1, 2009

The Rev. Lawrence B. London, 88, Rockford, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on the Feast of All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. A convert to the Catholic faith at age 16, he was born February 1, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Dowling High School there in 1938. During WWII he served...

Donald Nathan Lawson

Donald Nathan Lawson

November 1, 2009

Donald Nathan Lawson, 82 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 in his daughters home. Born Feb. 26, 1927, son of Nathan and Fern (Griswold) Lawson.  Married his loving wife, Gloria Hudson, on June 10, 1949 in Rockford.  He worked for his father at N. Lawson and Sons North America Van Lines, which became Bekin Van Lines...

The Rev. Lawrence B. London

The Rev. Lawrence B. London

November 1, 2009

The Rev. Lawrence B. London, 88, Rockford, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on the Feast of All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. A convert to the Catholic faith at age 16, he was born February 1, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Dowling High School there in 1938. During WWII he served...

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

October 31, 2009

Anthony "Tony" Anderson, 37 Rockford Anthony "Tony" Anderson, 37 of Rockford died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at home. Born September 5, 1972 in Chicago, IL to Robert Anderson & Sabine Petrovic. Married Cindy Powers on August 16, 1996 in Rockford, IL. Graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1991.Owner of Circus Auto Sales with his brother and nephew. He had...

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

October 31, 2009

Anthony Tony Anderson, 37 Rockford Anthony Tony Anderson, 37 of Rockford died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at home. Born September 5, 1972 in Chicago, IL to Robert Anderson amp; Sabine Petrovic. Married Cindy Powers on August 16, 1996 in Rockford, IL. Graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1991.Owner of Circus Auto Sales with his brother and nephew. He had...

Mary M. Hoar

Mary M. Hoar

October 30, 2009

Mary M. Hoar, 86Loving Mother Mary M. Hoar, 86, Rockford, died peacefully at 9:12 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009. Born December 9, 1922 in Dodgeville, WI, daughter of George and Christina Kruel Martin. Married Robert P. Hoar in Loves Park on July 26, 1948. Mary was a loving mother who was completely devoted to her family. Survivors include her...

Mary M. Hoar

Mary M. Hoar

October 30, 2009

Mary M. Hoar, 86Loving Mother Mary M. Hoar, 86, Rockford, died peacefully at 9:12 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009.  Born December 9, 1922 in Dodgeville, WI, daughter of George and Christina Kruel Martin.  Married Robert P. Hoar in Loves Park on July 26, 1948.  Mary was a loving mother who was completely devoted to her family.  Survivors include her...

Isaiah Paul Anderson

Isaiah Paul Anderson

October 26, 2009

Isaiah Anderson, our beautiful baby boy, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2009. He is survived by his parents LaMar and TiAnna (Alberty) Anderson and brother Trenton. Maternal grandparents Denise Christian and Paul Kelly. Paternal grandparents LaDonna Anderson-Howard and Will Johnson. Isaiah, for the short time we had to hold you in our arms, we know we...

Isaiah Paul Anderson

Isaiah Paul Anderson

October 26, 2009

Isaiah Anderson, our beautiful baby boy, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2009.  He is survived by his parents LaMar and TiAnna (Alberty) Anderson and brother Trenton. Maternal grandparents Denise Christian and Paul Kelly. Paternal grandparents LaDonna Anderson-Howard and Will Johnson. Isaiah, for the short time we had to hold you in our arms, we know we...

Jane Webster Wallace

Jane Webster Wallace

October 25, 2009

Jane (Webster) WallaceJane (Webster) Wallace 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born April 15, 1920, Daughter of Harold and Sigrid Webster of Brule, Wisconsin. They came to Rockford in 1950.She married Ward Wallace on October 14, 1972. She received her B.E. Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Superior and an M.E....

John F. Schlickman

John F. Schlickman

October 25, 2009

John F. Schlickman, 72  Rockford John F. Schlickman, 72 of Rockford, died after a short illness at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 31, 1937 in Dubuque, IA to Leander & Helen (Juergens) Schlickman. Was a 1955 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Marquette University. Married Pamela Gee on April...

Dylan Ray Hals

Dylan Ray Hals

October 25, 2009

Dylan Ray Hals 16 of Rockton passed away on October 25, 2009.  He was born January 8, 1993 in Norwich, CT, son of Joe (Suni) Hals and Jodi Robare.  Dylan was a Junior at Honenegah High School where he was a member of the Drama Club and had the lead in the Schools upcoming play, he loved to sing and...

John F. Schlickman

John F. Schlickman

October 25, 2009

John F. Schlickman, 72 Rockford John F. Schlickman, 72 of Rockford, died after a short illness at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 31, 1937 in Dubuque, IA to Leander amp; Helen (Juergens) Schlickman. Was a 1955 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Marquette University. Married Pamela Gee on April...

Jane Webster Wallace

Jane Webster Wallace

October 25, 2009

Jane (Webster) WallaceJane (Webster) Wallace 89 of Rockford passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 15, 1920, Daughter of Harold and Sigrid Webster of Brule, Wisconsin.  They came to Rockford in 1950.She married Ward Wallace on October 14, 1972.  She received her B.E. Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Superior and an M.E....

Dylan Ray Hals

Dylan Ray Hals

October 25, 2009

Dylan Ray Hals 16 of Rocktonpassed away on October 25, 2009. He was born January 8, 1993 in Norwich, CT, son of Joe (Suni) Hals and Jodi Robare. Dylan was a Junior at Honenegah High School where he was a member of the Drama Club and had the lead in the Schools upcoming play, he loved to sing and dance..Dylan...

Ronald A. Wiegers

Ronald A. Wiegers

October 24, 2009

S. Beloit-Ronald A. Wiegers, 74, of S. Beloit and formerly of Rockford, died October 24, 2009 in his home. Born July 23, 1935 in Marinette, WI, son of George M. and Bernice (Prudhomme) Wiegers. United States Veteran serving in the Air force. Married his loving wife Frances A. Correnti in Rockford on October 15, 1966. Worked for 30 years at...

Ronald A. Wiegers

Ronald A. Wiegers

October 24, 2009

S. Beloit-Ronald A. Wiegers, 74, of S. Beloit and formerly of Rockford, died October 24, 2009 in his home. Born July 23, 1935 in Marinette, WI, son of George M. and Bernice (Prudhomme) Wiegers.  United States Veteran serving in the Air force. Married his loving wife Frances A. Correnti in Rockford on October 15, 1966. Worked for 30 years at...

Robert A. Finkenhofer, Sr.

Robert A. Finkenhofer, Sr.

October 24, 2009

Robert A. Bob Finkenhofer, Sr., 70, Rockford, son of the Mildred Finkenhofer family of Philadelphia, PA, passed away in his home on October 24, 2009.Survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Robert Jr. (Cindy), Tim (Samantha), Chuck (Lynn), Leo (Lisa daughters, Andrea (Willie), Bobbie Ann (Dave grandchildren, Becky, Jay, EJ, Xavier, Haley, Maddie, Katrina, Julianna, Melissa, Nichole, Sean, Samantha, and Ryan;...

Robert A. Finkenhofer

Robert A. Finkenhofer

October 24, 2009

Robert A. "Bob" Finkenhofer, Sr., 70, Rockford, son of the Mildred Finkenhofer family of Philadelphia, PA, passed away in his home on October 24, 2009.Survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Robert Jr. (Cindy), Tim (Samantha), Chuck (Lynn), Leo (Lisa daughters, Andrea (Willie), Bobbie Ann (Dave grandchildren, Becky, Jay, EJ, Xavier, Haley, Maddie, Katrina, Julianna, Melissa, Nichole, Sean, Samantha, and Ryan;...

James Liberatore

James Liberatore

October 17, 2009

James Jim Liberatore, 65 Rockford James James Liberatore, 65 of Rockford passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Born May 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to John amp; Kathleen Liberatore. Served in the US Navy as a 1 st class Petty Officer during the Cuban Missile Crisis. James married Lynda (Libby) Liberatore in Irving, Texas on August, 21...