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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Gerald A. Heinen

Gerald A. Heinen

Jul 24, 2009

Gerald A. "Bubba" Heinen Gerald A. "Bubba" Heinen, 69, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away on July 24, 2009 in his home after a hell of a fight with cancer. Jerry was born July 10, 1940 in Rockford, the son of Edward And Susie (Pann) Heinen. Jerry married Peggy Sahs on February 27, 1965. Jerry graduated from St. Thomas...

Albert William Affeldt

Albert William Affeldt

Jul 24, 2009

Albert Bill William Affeldt, 73, of Rockford passed away July 24, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 8, 1936 in Janesville, WI, the son of A.W. Dick and Helen (Young) Affeldt. He married Mary Thomson on June 11, 1965. Bill worked for GM in Janesville before coming to work for Chrysler Corporation. He retired in 1991 from...

Jean A. Weller

Jean A. Weller

Jul 23, 2009

Jean A. Weller, 77, Roscoe, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2009 after a long illness.  Jean was born in Rockford on June 20, 1932, daughter of Ashford and Florence L. Roland Stover.  Married Robert (Bud) Weller, Jr. on April 8, 1953 at Winnebago Street Methodist Church in Rockford.  Jean was an active member of...

Jean A. Weller

Jean A. Weller

Jul 23, 2009

Jean A. Weller, 77, Roscoe, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2009 after a long illness. Jean was born in Rockford on June 20, 1932, daughter of Ashford and Florence L. Roland Stover. Married Robert (Bud) Weller, Jr. on April 8, 1953 at Winnebago Street Methodist Church in Rockford. Jean was an active member of...

Ward Leroy Edwards

Ward Leroy Edwards

Jul 21, 2009

Rockton- Ward LeRoy Edwards, 95, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Highview in the Woodlands Assisted Living Facility. Born July 1, 1914 in Antioch, son of Bert and Nettie (Christofferson) Edwards. Graduated valedictorian from Antioch Township High School in 1927 and went on to attend and graduate from the University of Illinois (member of FarmHouse Fraternity) from 1931-35. Married...

Ward Leroy Edwards

Ward Leroy Edwards

Jul 21, 2009

Rockton- Ward LeRoy Edwards, 95, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Highview in the Woodlands Assisted Living Facility. Born July 1, 1914 in Antioch, son of Bert and Nettie (Christofferson) Edwards. Graduated valedictorian from Antioch Township High School in 1927 and went on to attend and graduate from the University of Illinois (member of FarmHouse Fraternity) from 1931-35. Married...

Mary Anne Petro

Mary Anne Petro

Jul 21, 2009

Mary Anne Petro Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend   Mary Anne Petro, 80, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 after a long illness in her home surrounded by her family.  Mary Anne was born April 8, 1929 in Durand, IL the daughter of Carl and Beulah (Cook) Thoreson.   Mary Anne grew up...

Floyd Spencer, Jr.

Floyd Spencer, Jr.

Jul 21, 2009

Floyd Spencer Jr., 84, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle, passed peacefully into the next world on July 21, 2009. He was born December 21, 1924 in Knoxville, Illinois to Floyd Joseph Spencer and Hazel Myers Spencer. Floyd graduated from Knoxville High School in 1942. He served honorably in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 in the 706...

Mary Anne Petro

Mary Anne Petro

Jul 21, 2009

Mary Anne Petro Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend Mary Anne Petro, 80, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 after a long illness in her home surrounded by her family. Mary Anne was born April 8, 1929 in Durand, IL the daughter of Carl and Beulah (Cook) Thoreson. Mary Anne grew up...

Floyd Spencer

Floyd Spencer

Jul 21, 2009

Floyd Spencer Jr., 84, a loving husband, father, brother and uncle, passed peacefully into the next world on July 21, 2009.  He was born December 21, 1924 in Knoxville, Illinois to Floyd Joseph Spencer and Hazel Myers Spencer.  Floyd graduated from Knoxville High School in 1942.  He served honorably in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 in the 706...

Angeline Marie Corona

Angeline Marie Corona

Jul 21, 2009

Angeline Marie Corona, formally of Rockford, IL born to Rosario amp; Croesfina (Salamone) Zammuto on August 16, 1923. She died July 21,2009 at Hospice and Palliative Care at North Colorado Medical Center. Angie was a devoted homemaker majority of her life and loving mother, grandmother and friend. In addition to her strong catholic faith, she was a lifelong member of...

Angeline Marie Corona

Angeline Marie Corona

Jul 21, 2009

Angeline Marie Corona, formally of Rockford, IL born to Rosario & Croesfina (Salamone) Zammuto on August 16, 1923. She died July 21,2009 at Hospice and Palliative Care at North Colorado Medical Center. Angie was a devoted homemaker majority of her life and loving mother, grandmother and friend.  In addition to her strong catholic faith, she was a lifelong member of...

Margaret Peggy James

Margaret Peggy James

Jul 20, 2009

Margaret Peggy James, 44, of Rockford passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 28, 1965 in Rockford, the daughter of William B. and Marjorie (Lawson) Doyle. Peggy graduated from West High School and later married Dennis James on April 7, 1990. She attended Rockford Business College, where she received her certification as a Medical Technician....

Margaret Peggy James

Margaret Peggy James

Jul 20, 2009

Margaret ""Peggy"" James, 44, of Rockford passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 28, 1965 in Rockford, the daughter of William B. and Marjorie (Lawson) Doyle. Peggy graduated from West High School and later married Dennis James on April 7, 1990. She attended Rockford Business College, where she received her certification as a Medical Technician....

Adam M. Rogge

Adam M. Rogge

Jul 20, 2009

Adam M. Rogge, 21   Rockford Adam M. Rogge, 21 died Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:33 a.m. Born September 14, 1987 to Michael and Diane (Lukaszewski) Rogge in Rockford, IL. Adam loved music and was an avid reader. Survived by parents Michael (Diane) Rogge, Grandparents; Jim (Mary Ann) Rogge, Walt (Halina) Lukaszewski. Aunts; Susan (Terry) Peterson, Karen (Mitch) Cannell, Uncle;...

Adam M Rogge

Adam M Rogge

Jul 20, 2009

Adam M. Rogge, 21 Rockford Adam M. Rogge, 21 died Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:33 a.m. Born September 14, 1987 to Michael and Diane (Lukaszewski) Rogge in Rockford, IL. Adam loved music and was an avid reader.Survived by parents Michael (Diane) Rogge, Grandparents; Jim (Mary Ann) Rogge, Walt (Halina) Lukaszewski. Aunts; Susan (Terry) Peterson, Karen (Mitch) Cannell, Uncle; Les...

Orvey C. Buck

Orvey C. Buck

Jul 17, 2009

Orvey Clyde Buck (1912 - 2009)   Orvey Clyde Buck was born March 7, 1912, in Clark County, near St. Patrick, Missouri, and passed away quietly on July 17, 2009, in Rockford, Illinois.  His parents were Orvey Clayton and Jenny Pearl (Jones) Buck.   Starting life on a small farm near St. Patrick, Missouri he moved with his family to Kahoka, Missouri...

Orvey C. Buck

Orvey C. Buck

Jul 17, 2009

Orvey Clyde Buck (1912 - 2009) Orvey Clyde Buck was born March 7, 1912, in Clark County, near St. Patrick, Missouri, and passed away quietly on July 17, 2009, in Rockford, Illinois. His parents were Orvey Clayton and Jenny Pearl (Jones) Buck. Starting life on a small farm near St. Patrick, Missouri he moved with his family to Kahoka, Missouri...

Ryan Michael Thomas

Ryan Michael Thomas

Jul 15, 2009

Ryan Michael Thomas, 19, Winnebago, died at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2009 as the result of a traffic accident.  Born February 9, 1990 in Rockford, son of Michael G. Thomas, Sr. and Ilana Beth Linnabary Thomas.  Graduated from Winnebago High School in 2008 and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Employed by DeLong Grainery.  Ryan was a...

Sharon A. Buffo

Sharon A. Buffo

Jul 15, 2009

Roscoe- Sharon A. Buffo, 64, beloved wife of Maurice J. Buffo for 43 years, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. Born May 6, 1945, in Rockford, daughter of Henry and Lillian (Cicero) Sassali. Graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and Altamore School of cosmetology. Sharon and Maurice were married on April 2, 1966 in Rockford...

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