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Robert D. Flatebo

Robert D. Flatebo

Jul 9, 2009

Robert D. Flatebo, 72, Rockford, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center.  Born June 28, 1937 in Eagle Grove, IA, son of John and Geraldine Hanson Flatebo.  Graduated from Eagle Grove High School where he was president of the Future Farmers of American and proudly raised award winning hogs.  Rockford resident for the past...

Dorothy Z. Colvin

Dorothy Z. Colvin

Jul 9, 2009

Dorothy Z. Secrist Colvin, 84, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 in her home.  Born March 8, 1925, daughter of George A. and Frances E. Doty Secrist.  Graduated from Harlem High School in 1943 and continued her affiliation there by being involved with the Harlemites.  Married Robert H. Colvin in Oregon on August 23, 1974....

Faith Sophie Cyrus

Faith Sophie Cyrus

Jul 7, 2009

Faith Sophie Cyrus was granted her angels wings on July 7, 2009.  She was delivered at Swedish American Hospital at 8:06 p.m. She weighed 5 oz. and measured 9 inches long.   Faith is survived by her loving parents John and Nichole Cyrus and her big sister Hope Cyrus.   Faith has positively influenced all of our lives and our hearts will...

Faith Sophie Cyrus

Faith Sophie Cyrus

Jul 7, 2009

Faith Sophie Cyrus was granted her angels wings on July 7, 2009. She was delivered at Swedish American Hospital at 8:06 p.m. She weighed 5 oz. and measured 9 inches long. Faith is survived by her loving parents John and Nichole Cyrus and her big sister Hope Cyrus. Faith has positively influenced all of our lives and our hearts will...

John W. Kortendick

John W. Kortendick

Jul 6, 2009

John W. Kortendick   John W. Kortendick, 89, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center.  John was born on December 28, 1919 in Pecatonica, IL, the son of William and Loretta (Highland) Kortendick. John married Mary Odorski on June 16, 1951 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford.   John graduated as...

John W. Kortendick

John W. Kortendick

Jul 6, 2009

John W. Kortendick John W. Kortendick, 89, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2009 in Provena St. Anne Center. John was born on December 28, 1919 in Pecatonica, IL, the son of William and Loretta (Highland) Kortendick. John married Mary Odorski on June 16, 1951 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford. John graduated as...

Darlene J. Bambrick

Darlene J. Bambrick

Jul 5, 2009

Darlene J. Bambrick, 74, of Woodstock passed away July 5, 2009. Born April 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Baker) Fay. Darlene was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her puppies. She is survived by her children Robert (Suzanne) Bambrick, Kathy (Tim) Eller and Aaron Donnie Bambrick....

Darlene J. Bambrick

Darlene J. Bambrick

Jul 5, 2009

Darlene J. Bambrick, 74, of Woodstock passed away July 5, 2009. Born April 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Baker) Fay. Darlene was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her puppies. She is survived by her children Robert (Suzanne) Bambrick, Kathy (Tim) Eller and Aaron ""Donnie"" Bambrick....

Wayne J. Mcqueary

Wayne J. Mcqueary

Jul 4, 2009

Rockford-Wayne J. McQueary, 81, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1928 in Chicago, son of William and Pauline (Schmiz) McQueary. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Married his loving wife Frieda Fibrow-Hennessy on April 22, 1961 in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Worked as a tool and...

Wayne J. Mcqueary

Wayne J. Mcqueary

Jul 4, 2009

Rockford-Wayne J. McQueary, 81, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1928 in Chicago, son of William and Pauline (Schmiz) McQueary. Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Married his loving wife Frieda Fibrow-Hennessy on April 22, 1961 in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Worked as a tool and...

Robert J. Mackey

Robert J. Mackey

Jul 2, 2009

ROBERT J. MACKEY, 57 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND Robert J. Mackey, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden heart attack. Born October 11, 1951 in Rockford; son of James and Beverly (Miller) Mackey. Married Janet L. (Aschim) Mackey in Rockford on November 21, 1969. He served...

Theodore Badell

Theodore Badell

Jul 2, 2009

Theodore ""Ted"" Badell, Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away July 2, 2009. Born February 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Holaski) Biedrzycki. Ted proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII as a B-17 Belly Gunner. His plane was the ""?Screaming Eagle, and he served in 25 missions during the war. Survivors include...

Theodore Badell, Sr.

Theodore Badell, Sr.

Jul 2, 2009

Theodore Ted Badell, Sr., 85, of Rockford passed away July 2, 2009. Born February 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Joseph and Helen (Holaski) Biedrzycki. Ted proudly served in the United States Air Force during WWII as a B-17 Belly Gunner. His plane was the ?Screaming Eagle, and he served in 25 missions during the war. Survivors include...

Robert J. Mackey

Robert J. Mackey

Jul 2, 2009

ROBERT J. MACKEY, 57 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND Robert J. Mackey, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden heart attack. Born October 11, 1951 in Rockford; son of James and Beverly (Miller) Mackey. Married Janet L. (Aschim) Mackey in Rockford on November 21, 1969. He served...

Lee E. Jacobsen

Lee E. Jacobsen

Jul 1, 2009

Lee. E. ""Jake"" Jacobsen, 86, of Rockford, having formerly lived in Oregon, Il., and Rochelle, Il., passed away July 1, 2009, in the arms of his family, at Bickford House in Rockford. Jake was born to Joseph N. and Gladys (Law) Jacobsen March 2, 1923 at home in Rochelle in the same bed his mother had been born in. Weighing...

Lee E. Jacobsen

Lee E. Jacobsen

Jul 1, 2009

Lee. E. Jake Jacobsen, 86, of Rockford, having formerly lived in Oregon, Il., and Rochelle, Il., passed away July 1, 2009, in the arms of his family, at Bickford House in Rockford. Jake was born to Joseph N. and Gladys (Law) Jacobsen March 2, 1923 at home in Rochelle in the same bed his mother had been born in. Weighing...

Marion A. Ackerman

Marion A. Ackerman

Jun 30, 2009

Marion A. Ackerman, 85 of Freeport, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Born on a farm near German Valley on Aug. 16, 1923, son of Pearl (Voss) and Bernard Ackerman . On May 6, 1945, he married his loving wife of 64 years, Garnet Conell from Thayer, NE. They farmed various farms and then moved to their own farm 43 years...

Marion A. Ackerman

Marion A. Ackerman

Jun 30, 2009

Marion A. Ackerman, 85 of Freeport, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Born on a  farm near German Valley on Aug. 16, 1923, son of Pearl (Voss) and Bernard Ackerman . On May 6, 1945, he married his loving wife of 64 years, Garnet Conell from Thayer, NE. They farmed various farms and then moved to their own farm 43 years...

Dean Allen Gors

Dean Allen Gors

Jun 29, 2009

Dean Allen Gors   Dean Allen Gors, 42, a resident of Rockford  for 20 years, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family.  Dean was born February 15, 1967 in Sterling, IL the son of Judith (Freet) Gors.   Dean graduated from Sterling High School and proudly served his country in the US...

Carol L. Mcfeggan

Carol L. Mcfeggan

Jun 29, 2009

Carol L. Peterson McFeggan, 62, lifelong Rockford resident, died Monday, June 29, 2009.  Born March 31, 1947, daughter of Rex and Esther Reifschneider Peterson.  Graduated from West High School and attended Western Illinois University.  Married Thomas F. McFeggan in Rockford on March 9, 1968.  Employed  by Rockford Public Schools since 1981, currently serving as receptionist at Auburn High School.  In...

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