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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Vicki J. Johnson

Vicki J. Johnson

Feb 9, 2009

Vicki J. Johnson, 62, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born June 27, 1946 in Rockford to Russell M. and Marie (Melenas) Miller. Vicki was a 1964 graduate of Auburn High School. She married George Johnson in Rockford on September 12, 1964. Vicki worked part time for her family owned businesses, Rockford Central...

Earl Francis North

Earl Francis North

Feb 9, 2009

Earl Francis North, Jr. 78, died peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2009, with his family by his side, at OSF St Anthony Medical Center. Born August 4, 1930 in Freeport the son of Earl F. and Florence (Polhill) North, Sr. Married his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria Hagberg, in 1951. Worked for WF & John Barnes for 30 years,...

Florence Ann Swanson

Florence Ann Swanson

Feb 9, 2009

Florence Ann Swanson, 80, Rockord, peacefully passed to heaven on Monday February 9, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her husband, Richard, daughter Wendy and her husband Dick by her side.  Florence was born in Rockford on October 22, 1928 to Anthony Stelma and Laura Phillips Stelma Lundine.  Graduated from East High School in 1947 and married Richard...

Florence Ann Swanson

Florence Ann Swanson

Feb 9, 2009

Florence Ann Swanson, 80, Rockord, peacefully passed to heaven on Monday February 9, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her husband, Richard, daughter Wendy and her husband Dick by her side. Florence was born in Rockford on October 22, 1928 to Anthony Stelma and Laura Phillips Stelma Lundine. Graduated from East High School in 1947 and married Richard...

David A. Tillery

David A. Tillery

Feb 7, 2009

David A. Tillery, 62Rockford David A. Tillery, 62, of Rockford died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 4:35 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 11, 1946 in Alton, IL to Donald andAda (Waters) Tillery. He lived inDivernon, Il from childhood until 1984. He worked as a mechanic for FS Farm Services for 10 years and he then owned...

David A. Tillery

David A. Tillery

Feb 7, 2009

David A. Tillery, 62Rockford David A. Tillery, 62, of Rockford died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 4:35 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 11, 1946 in Alton, IL to Donald andAda (Waters) Tillery. He lived inDivernon, Il from childhood until 1984. He worked as a mechanic for FS Farm Services for 10 years and he then owned...

Willis I. Lockett

Willis I. Lockett

Feb 4, 2009

Willis I. ""Tate"" Lockett, 82, Rockford, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 23, 1926 in Connesville, Mo, son of Nathaniel and Carrie Benge Lockett. Married Betty Anderson on May 21, 1950 in LaPlata, MO. Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Merrick. Member of Broadway Covenant Church where...

Catherine I. Lynde

Catherine I. Lynde

Feb 4, 2009

Catherine I. Lynde 88 A mother of miracles gently rose to heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Her life was full of joy and adventures just find a berry patch to pick or a ride in the red convertible to a grandkids ball game"¦maybe followed by a hopeful Brewers game and then a garage sale. A devout Catholic, always good...

Willis I. Lockett

Willis I. Lockett

Feb 4, 2009

Willis I. Tate Lockett, 82, Rockford, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 23, 1926 in Connesville, Mo, son of Nathaniel and Carrie Benge Lockett. Married Betty Anderson on May 21, 1950 in LaPlata, MO. Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Merrick. Member of Broadway Covenant Church where...

Catherine I. Lynde

Catherine I. Lynde

Feb 4, 2009

Catherine I. Lynde 88 A mother of miracles gently rose to heaven on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Her life was full of joy and adventures just find a berry patch to pick or a ride in the red convertible to a grandkids ball gamemaybe followed by a hopeful Brewers game and then a garage sale. A devout Catholic, always good...

Roger C. Kaisi

Roger C. Kaisi

Feb 3, 2009

Roger C. Kaisi Devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2009 in his home with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born August 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi....

Roger C. Kaisi

Roger C. Kaisi

Feb 3, 2009

Roger C. Kaisi Devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa   Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2009 in his home with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Roger was born August 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi. ...

Frances W. Craddick

Frances W. Craddick

Feb 2, 2009

Frances W. Craddick, 92, of Davenport, IA passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 in Davenport. Born May 1, 1916 in Rockford, Il the daughter of Frank and Alma (Nelson) King. She married James Craddick in Rockford on October 8, 1949. He predeceased her in 1991. Frances was a member of the St. Anne Society and the Cathedral of St. Peter...

Frances W. Craddick

Frances W. Craddick

Feb 2, 2009

Frances W. Craddick, 92, of Davenport, IA passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 in Davenport. Born May 1, 1916 in Rockford, Il the daughter of Frank and Alma (Nelson) King. She married James Craddick in Rockford on October 8, 1949. He predeceased her in 1991. Frances was a member of the St. Anne Society and the Cathedral of St. Peter...

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Jan 30, 2009

Elizabeth Betty Mae Stringham Loving and Devoted Mother Elizabeth Betty Mae Stringham, 104, of Rockford, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in her daughters home. Born July 12, 1904 in Spring Valley the daughter of Gabriel and Theophulla (Vasoleski) Raudonis. Worked for Greenlee Brothers in parcel post and packaging, retiring in 1969 after 25 faithful years of service. She has been...

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Elizabeth Mae Stringham

Jan 30, 2009

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Stringham Loving and Devoted Mother Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Stringham, 104, of Rockford, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in her daughters home. Born July 12, 1904 in Spring Valley the daughter of Gabriel and Theophulla (Vasoleski) Raudonis. Worked for Greenlee Brothers in parcel post and packaging, retiring in 1969 after 25 faithful years of service. She has been...

Alfred C. Pfaff

Alfred C. Pfaff

Jan 28, 2009

Alfred Al C. Pfaff, 74Beloved Husband, Loving Father, and Worlds Greatest Grandpa Rockford Alfred Al C. Pfaff, 74 ofRockford, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 5:44 a.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 7, 1934 inMauston, WI to Fredrick and Meda (St. Clair) Pfaff. He served in the 2 nd Armored Division while...

Alfred C. Pfaff

Alfred C. Pfaff

Jan 28, 2009

Alfred "Al C.  Pfaff,  74Beloved Husband,  Loving Father,  and Worlds Greatest Grandpa Rockford Alfred "Al C.  Pfaff,  74 ofRockford,  died Wednesday,  January 28,  2009 at 5:44 a.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.  Born July 7,  1934 inMauston,  WI to Fredrick and Meda (St.  Clair) Pfaff.  He served in the 2 nd Armored Division while...

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jan 27, 2009

Rockford- Jerry Carl Sandman, 74, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an accident and short illness. Born July 30, 1934 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Henry and Katherine Sandman. He spent 8 years in the United States Navy and served our country in the Korean War. Jerry found peace and serenity at sea. He...

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jerry Carl Sandman

Jan 27, 2009

Rockford- Jerry Carl Sandman, 74, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an accident and short illness. Born July 30, 1934 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Henry and Katherine Sandman. He spent 8 years in the United States Navy and served our country in the Korean War. Jerry found peace and serenity at sea. He...

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