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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Andrew J. Pniewski

Andrew J. Pniewski

April 12, 2009

Andrew Andy J. Pniewski, 46 RockfordAndrew Andy J. Pniewski, 46, Rockford, died at 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born April 5, 1963 in Meadville, PA. to Teresa and Lucjan Pniewski. Married Wendy Marut in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1983. Veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was employed at Cadbury Adams as an electronic specialist for many...

Gerald A. Blassage

Gerald A. Blassage

April 12, 2009

Gerald A. Jerry Blassage, 67, Rockford, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Swedish American Hospital following a sudden illness. Born February 12, 1942 in Aurora, son of Albert F. and Anna Balcunas Blassage. Rockford resident since 1966. Married Marcia Hammar in Rockford on August 8, 1985. He received his Bachelors Degree from Loyola University in Chicago and...

Andrew J. Pniewski

Andrew J. Pniewski

April 12, 2009

Andrew ""Andy"" J. Pniewski, 46 Rockford""Andrew ""Andy"" J. Pniewski, 46, Rockford, died at 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born April 5, 1963 in Meadville, PA. to Teresa and Lucjan Pniewski. Married Wendy Marut in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1983. Veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was employed at Cadbury Adams as an electronic specialist for many...

Norman D. Posey

Norman D. Posey

April 10, 2009

Norman D. Posey, 84, long time Rockford resident, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 in his daughters home in Oregon. Born December 14, 1924 in Elroy, son of Harry and Mabel Endriss Posey. Graduated from Stockton High School. U.S. Army veteran, having served in North Africa, Italy and Occupied Germany during WWII. Married Dorothea I. Posey in Rockford...

Norman D. Posey

Norman D. Posey

April 10, 2009

Norman D. Posey, 84, long time Rockford resident, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 in his daughter""s home in Oregon. Born December 14, 1924 in Elroy, son of Harry and Mabel Endriss Posey. Graduated from Stockton High School. U.S. Army veteran, having served in North Africa, Italy and Occupied Germany during WWII. Married Dorothea I. Posey in Rockford...

Lyle D. Sherbine

Lyle D. Sherbine

April 9, 2009

Lyle D. SherbineLyle D. Sherbine, 88, a resident of Rockford for 67 years, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Lyle was born May 24, 1920 in East Moline, Illinois the son of Ezra and Olive (Smith) Sherbine. Lyle married Anna Antoinette Marinelli on September 23, 1944 at St. Anthony of...

Lyle D. Sherbine

Lyle D. Sherbine

April 9, 2009

Lyle D. SherbineLyle D. Sherbine, 88, a resident of Rockford for 67 years, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Lyle was born May 24, 1920 in East Moline, Illinois the son of Ezra and Olive (Smith) Sherbine. Lyle married Anna Antoinette Marinelli on September 23, 1944 at St. Anthony of...

William S. Hugo

William S. Hugo

April 9, 2009

William S. Bill Hugo, 80, of Rockford, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. His wife Donna and his family would like all services private. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Baraboo,WI.

William S. Hugo

William S. Hugo

April 9, 2009

William S. ""Bill"" Hugo, 80, of Rockford, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. His wife Donna and his family would like all services private. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Baraboo,WI.

Paul C. Mower

Paul C. Mower

April 8, 2009

Paul C. Mower, 88, Rockford, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in his home. Born April 5, 1921 in Altoona, PA, son of Cyril and Mary Frances Smith Mower. Married Ruth S. Schoch in Altoona at the Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament on July 10, 1943. Veteran of the US Coast Guard. Retired in 1986 from management with Rockwell...

Paul C. Mower

Paul C. Mower

April 8, 2009

Paul C. Mower, 88, Rockford, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in his home. Born April 5, 1921 in Altoona, PA, son of Cyril and Mary Frances Smith Mower. Married Ruth S. Schoch in Altoona at the Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament on July 10, 1943. Veteran of the US Coast Guard. Retired in 1986 from management with Rockwell...

Stewart Raymond Erickson

Stewart Raymond Erickson

April 6, 2009

Stewart Raymond Erickson, 55, Rockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in his home. He was born August 26, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Raymond and Marylin (Ross) Erickson. Stewart worked as an office furniture salesman for the majority of his life and was most recently working at Michaelson""s Office Furniture. He will be remembered for his love and passion...

Jemmie L. Riley

Jemmie L. Riley

April 6, 2009

Jemmie (Judy) L. Riley, 66 Rockford"Jemmie (Judy) L. Riley, 66 ofRockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. at home. Born September 3, 1942 in Big Springs,Texas to Keller and Alice (Battrall) Moss. Survivors; husband, Quinn J. Riley Sr.; Son Quinn Riley Jr.; Daughter Christine (Floyd) Thomason; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Niece and 1 great-niece and great-nephew. Services...

Roy Eugene Bollinger, Jr.

Roy Eugene Bollinger, Jr.

April 6, 2009

Roy Eugene Bollinger, Jr, 52, of Rockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born May 29, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO. The son of Roy Eugene Bollinger, Sr. Survived by his children, Gary Lee Bollinger and Darcy Viverito; mother, Lois J. Bollinger and sister, Sheryl Street. No services are planned. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald...

Nancy E. Turner

Nancy E. Turner

April 6, 2009

Nancy E. Turner, 46, a life long resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:05 p.m. Born December 21, 1962 the daughter of Denver and Laura ""Faye"" (Ring) Dingus. Graduate of Jefferson High School class of 1980 and attended Rock Valley College. Worked in the banking industry for...

Stewart Raymond Erickson

Stewart Raymond Erickson

April 6, 2009

Stewart Raymond Erickson, 55, Rockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in his home. He was born August 26, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Raymond and Marylin (Ross) Erickson. Stewart worked as an office furniture salesman for the majority of his life and was most recently working at Michaelsons Office Furniture. He will be remembered for his love and passion...

Nancy E. Turner

Nancy E. Turner

April 6, 2009

Nancy E. Turner, 46, a life long resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:05 p.m. Born December 21, 1962 the daughter of Denver and Laura Faye (Ring) Dingus. Graduate of Jefferson High School class of 1980 and attended Rock Valley College. Worked in the banking industry for...

Jemmie L. Riley

Jemmie L. Riley

April 6, 2009

Jemmie (Judy) L.nbsp; Riley,nbsp; 66nbsp;RockfordJemmie (Judy) L. Riley,nbsp; 66 ofRockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. at home.nbsp; Born September 3, 1942 in Big Springs,Texas to Keller and Alice (Battrall) Moss.nbsp;Survivors; husband, Quinn J. Riley Sr.; Son Quinn Riley Jr.; Daughter Christine (Floyd) Thomason; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Niece and 1 great-niece and great-nephew.nbsp;Services will be private.nbsp;...

Roy Eugene Bollinger

Roy Eugene Bollinger

April 6, 2009

Roy Eugene Bollinger, Jr, 52, of Rockford, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born May 29, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO. The son of Roy Eugene Bollinger, Sr. Survived by his children, Gary Lee Bollinger and Darcy Viverito; mother, Lois J. Bollinger and sister, Sheryl Street. No services are planned. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald...

Philip R. Sheridan

Philip R. Sheridan

April 3, 2009

Philip R. Sheridan, 97, of Rockford died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Wesley Willows Retirement Center after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1911 in Thomson, IL, the son of Thomas and Edith Sheridan. Attended Thomson Public Schools and helped run the family farm with his parents, brothers and sisters until leaving in 1937 to pursue a career in Rockford...