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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Norman Michael Fruhauf

Norman Michael Fruhauf

July 11, 2009

Norman Michael Fruhauf, 61, of Cherry Valley passed away on July 11, 2009. Born February 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Lillian (Lang) Fruhauf. Norman served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with the Military Police. Most of all, Norman loved his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and was always there to lend...

Charles H. Ferre

Charles H. Ferre

July 11, 2009

Charles H. Ferre Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles H. Ferre, 96, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born June 21, 1913 in Rockford, the son of Carlo and Leona (Puricelli) Ferre. Charles married Lillian C. Perno on October 12,...

Graciela Cardenas

Graciela Cardenas

July 11, 2009

Graciela Cardenas, 70, Rockford, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison, WI. She was born May 1, 1939, in Mexico, the daughter of Isias and M. Paz (Martines) Guerrero. Graciela married Efrain Cardenas, Sr. on May 12, 1974, in Mexico. She was employed by Nelson Knitting Co. for many years. She was a member...

Charles H. Ferre

Charles H. Ferre

July 11, 2009

Charles H. Ferre Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles H. Ferre, 96, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born June 21, 1913 in Rockford, the son of Carlo and Leona (Puricelli) Ferre. Charles married Lillian C. Perno on October 12,...

Norman Michael Fruhauf

Norman Michael Fruhauf

July 11, 2009

Norman Michael Fruhauf, 61, of Cherry Valley passed away on July 11, 2009. Born February 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Lillian (Lang) Fruhauf. Norman served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with the Military Police. Most of all, Norman loved his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and was always there to lend...

Graciela Cardenas

Graciela Cardenas

July 11, 2009

Graciela Cardenas, 70, Rockford, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at University of Wisconsin Medical Center in Madison, WI.  She was born May 1, 1939, in Mexico, the daughter of Isias and M. Paz (Martines) Guerrero.  Graciela married Efrain Cardenas, Sr. on May 12, 1974, in Mexico. She was employed by Nelson Knitting Co. for many years.  She was a member...

Mark Andrew Tongue

Mark Andrew Tongue

July 10, 2009

Mark Andrew Tongue Loving son, father, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend   Mark Andrew Tongue, 34, of Roscoe, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2009. Mark was born July 19, 1974 in Rockford, the son of Michael R. Tongue and Linda A. (Cox) Engelkens.   Mark graduated from East High School in 1992 and was currently attending Rock...

Mark Andrew Tongue

Mark Andrew Tongue

July 10, 2009

Mark Andrew Tongue Loving son, father, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend Mark Andrew Tongue, 34, of Roscoe, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2009. Mark was born July 19, 1974 in Rockford, the son of Michael R. Tongue and Linda A. (Cox) Engelkens. Mark graduated from East High School in 1992 and was currently attending Rock...

Genevieve J. Hendry

Genevieve J. Hendry

July 10, 2009

Genevieve J. Hendry, 73 of Rockford passed away on July 10, 2009 in Rosewood Care Center. Born July 9, 1936 in Juda, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Staver) Kennedy. Genevieve worked for Quaker Oats and Zenith Cutter in Rockford. She was a member of Rockford United General Baptist Ministries. She loved listening to country music and adored all...

Genevieve J. Hendry

Genevieve J. Hendry

July 10, 2009

Genevieve J. Hendry, 73 of Rockford passed away on July 10, 2009 in Rosewood Care Center. Born July 9, 1936 in Juda, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Staver) Kennedy. Genevieve worked for Quaker Oats and Zenith Cutter in Rockford. She was a member of Rockford United General Baptist Ministries. She loved listening to country music and adored all...

Robert D. Flatebo

Robert D. Flatebo

July 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...

Marianne T. Schmaling

Marianne T. Schmaling

July 9, 2009

Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling Loves Park , Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling died Thursday, July 9, 2009 after a short illness at home surrounded by her family. Born September 25, 1942 to Joseph and Rose (Casciana) Sacco inRockford, IL. Married Gerald (Jerry) Schmaling on October 27, 1972. Marianne was Administrative Assistant in the Dean of Students office at Boylan Catholic High...

Dorothy Z. (Secrist) Colvin

Dorothy Z. (Secrist) Colvin

July 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....

Marianne T. Schmaling

Marianne T. Schmaling

July 9, 2009

Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling Loves Park , Marianne T. (Sacco) Schmaling died Thursday, July 9, 2009 after a short illness at home surrounded by her family. Born September 25, 1942 to Joseph and Rose (Casciana) Sacco inRockford, IL. Married Gerald (Jerry) Schmaling on October 27, 1972. Marianne was Administrative Assistant in the Dean of Students office at Boylan Catholic High...

Robert D. Flatebo

Robert D. Flatebo

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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...