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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

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...

Coleen Brege

Coleen Brege

April 2, 2009

Coleen (Clifford) Brege, 51, of Rockford, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Born December 3, 1957 in Saranac Lake, New York; to Cornelius and Bernice Clifford. Married Mark Brege in Ireland on July 4, 2003. Coleen was a loving mother and wife, a kind-hearted friend with a positive and loving soul. She embraced...

Coleen Brege

Coleen Brege

April 2, 2009

Coleen (Clifford) Brege, 51, of Rockford, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Born December 3, 1957 in Saranac Lake, New York; to Cornelius and Bernice Clifford. Married Mark Brege in Ireland on July 4, 2003. Coleen was a loving mother and wife, a kind-hearted friend with a positive and loving soul. She embraced...

James H. Rilott

James H. Rilott

March 31, 2009

Rockford- James H. Rilott, 72, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1936 in Berwyn, IL the son of Wilbert and Anna (Muehleisen) Rilott. Received a Bachelors degree from Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Served in the United States Army. Married his loving wife, Denise Desmarteau in Kankakee, IL on...

James H. Rilott

James H. Rilott

March 31, 2009

Rockford- James H. Rilott, 72, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1936 in Berwyn, IL the son of Wilbert and Anna (Muehleisen) Rilott. Received a Bachelors degree from Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Served in the United States Army. Married his loving wife, Denise Desmarteau in Kankakee, IL on...

Charles G. Caccia

Charles G. Caccia

March 31, 2009

Charles "Chuck" G. Caccia, 89 Rockford"Charles "Chuck" G. Caccia, 89, of Rockford died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center . Born May 26, 1919 inRockford to Paul and Mae (Gohde) Caccia. Graduated from Rockford High School . Married Mary M. Kelly on May 14, 1945 in Amboy, Il. Served in theUS Navy during...

Charles G. Caccia

Charles G. Caccia

March 31, 2009

Charles Chuck G. Caccia, 89nbsp;RockfordCharles Chuck G.nbsp; Caccia, 89, of Rockford died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center . Born May 26, 1919 inRockford to Paul and Mae (Gohde) Caccia. Graduated from Rockford High School . Married Mary M. Kelly on May 14, 1945 in Amboy, Il. Served in theUS Navy during WWII....

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer

March 30, 2009

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer, 83 of Rockford passed away March 30, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Henry) Strohmeyer. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Muldoon High School and later worked as a secretary for many years with Mutual of Omaha. She was a member of the Cathedral of St....

Joseph V. Trapani

Joseph V. Trapani

March 30, 2009

Joseph V. Trapani, 73 Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Nanu and Grandpa Joe Joseph V. Trapani, 73, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully at home at 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2009. Born July 10, 1935, son of Vincent and Concetta Bruscato Trapani. Graduated from West High School in 1953 and attended Northern Illinois University. Married Mary C. Sacco at St. Bernadette...

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer

March 30, 2009

Dorothy L. Strohmeyer, 83 of Rockford passed away March 30, 2009 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Henry) Strohmeyer. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Muldoon High School and later worked as a secretary for many years with Mutual of Omaha. She was a member of the Cathedral of St....

Joseph V. Trapani

Joseph V. Trapani

March 30, 2009

Joseph V. Trapani, 73 Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Nanu and Grandpa Joe Joseph V. Trapani, 73, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully at home at 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2009. Born July 10, 1935, son of Vincent and Concetta Bruscato Trapani. Graduated from West High School in 1953 and attended Northern Illinois University. Married Mary C. Sacco at St. Bernadette...

Marcy V. Sciortino

Marcy V. Sciortino

March 27, 2009

Marcy V. Sciortino, 87 Rockford"Marcy V. Sciortino, 87, of Rockford died at 7:41 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at OSF Medical Center. Born June 11, 1921 to Apelli and Angelina (Pini) Verni. Married Sam Sciortino. She loved to golf, play bridge and loved to cook. A loving sister and friend to everyone. Member of Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club. Survivors are her...

Marcy V. Sciortino

Marcy V. Sciortino

March 27, 2009

Marcy V. Sciortino, 87 RockfordMarcy V. Sciortino, 87, of Rockford died at 7:41 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at OSF Medical Center. Born June 11, 1921 to Apelli and Angelina (Pini) Verni. Married Sam Sciortino. She loved to golf, play bridge and loved to cook. A loving sister and friend to everyone. Member of Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club. Survivors are her...

Anne Stringini

Anne Stringini

March 25, 2009

Anne Stringini, 87, ofRockford passed away March 25, 2009. Born inChicago, Il. Daughter of Elisa (Maggi) and Arthur Quarto. Anne married John Stringini, who predeceased her. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons Fr. John Stringini and Jim (Lynn) Stringini; Daughter-in-law Enes Stringini Mugnolo; Granddaughters Anne and Mary. Sisters Dorothy (Angelo) Spinelli, Phyllis Tuccillo,...

Anne Stringini

Anne Stringini

March 25, 2009

Anne Stringini, 87, ofRockford passed away March 25, 2009. Born inChicago, Il. Daughter of Elisa (Maggi) and Arthur Quarto. Anne married John Stringini, who predeceased her. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons Fr. John Stringini and Jim (Lynn) Stringini; Daughter-in-law Enes Stringini Mugnolo; Granddaughters Anne and Mary. Sisters Dorothy (Angelo) Spinelli, Phyllis Tuccillo,...

James H. Powers

James H. Powers

March 23, 2009

James H. (Jim) Powers died on March 23, 2009 at the age of 70, after a long battle with lung disease. He had lovingly been cared for by his wife, children and other family members who were with him when he died. Jim was born April 14, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Harold and Gertrude (OKeefe) Powers. He married...

James H. Powers

James H. Powers

March 23, 2009

James H. (Jim) Powers died on March 23, 2009 at the age of 70, after a long battle with lung disease. He had lovingly been cared for by his wife, children and other family members who were with him when he died. Jim was born April 14, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Harold and Gertrude (OKeefe) Powers. He married...

Marguerite M. Wagner

Marguerite M. Wagner

March 22, 2009

Marguerite M. Marge Wagner Marguerite M. Marge Wagner, 90, of Rockford, died on March 22, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Marge was born July 6, 1918 in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Roy Webster and Edna Mae (Clark) Eastman. Marge married Elmer F. Wagner on March 14, 1936 in Marshalltown, IA. Marge worked as a machine operator for G. C....

Alan R. Hoffman

Alan R. Hoffman

March 22, 2009

Alan R. Hoffman, 61, of South Beloit, died March 22, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer. Born June 21, 1947 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Dorothy (Kennedy) Hoffman. Married Connie Schabacker April 3, 1971 in Lindenwood. He served in the US Army stationed in Germany and then transferred into Vietnam...

Marguerite M. Wagner

Marguerite M. Wagner

March 22, 2009

Marguerite M. "Marge" Wagner Marguerite M. "Marge" Wagner, 90, of Rockford, died on March 22, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Marge was born July 6, 1918 in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Roy Webster and Edna Mae (Clark) Eastman. Marge married Elmer F. Wagner on March 14, 1936 in Marshalltown, IA. Marge worked as a machine operator for G. C....