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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Wayne A. Schrom

Wayne A. Schrom

March 16, 2009

Wayne A. Schrom, 83 a life long resident ofRockford, died at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born Feb. 8, 1926 to Arthur and Anna (Peterson) Schrom. A 1943 graduate of St. Thomas High School and a graduate of Marquette University where he was captain of the golf team. After graduation he entered the family...

William Butler Barton

William Butler Barton

March 15, 2009

William Butler Barton, 89, of Rockford passed away March 15, 2009 at Wesley Willows. Born July 9, 1919 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Joseph and Viola (Butler) Barton. Bill worked as a manager and buyer on the sporting goods floor at the Chicago Marshall Fields Store for Men until 1973. He was the assistant store manager at the Cherry...

William Butler Barton

William Butler Barton

March 15, 2009

William Butler Barton, 89, of Rockford passed away March 15, 2009 at Wesley Willows. Born July 9, 1919 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Joseph and Viola (Butler) Barton. Bill worked as a manager and buyer on the sporting goods floor at the Chicago Marshall Fields Store for Men until 1973. He was the assistant store manager at the Cherry...

Joann Morris Beach

Joann Morris Beach

March 14, 2009

Joann Morris Beach, 77, of Springfield, MO, died at The Arbors on March 14, 2009 after courageously battling a long illness. Joann lived in Geneva and Rockford, Illinois for over 30 years before moving to Boca Raton, Florida.  Four years ago, Joann moved to Springfield to be closer to her family. Born April 14, 1931 in Keokuk, Iowa, Joann was...

Joann Morris Beach

Joann Morris Beach

March 14, 2009

Joann Morris Beach, 77, of Springfield, MO, died at The Arbors on March 14, 2009 after courageously battling a long illness. Joann lived in Geneva and Rockford, Illinois for over 30 years before moving to Boca Raton, Florida. Four years ago, Joann moved to Springfield to be closer to her family. Born April 14, 1931 in Keokuk, Iowa, Joann was...

Jean E. Spielman

Jean E. Spielman

March 11, 2009

Jean E. Spielman, 76   Rockford Jean E. Spielman, 76 of Rockford, died at 4:35 a.m. on March 11, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Rockford, Il on August 8, 1932 to Clarence and Anna (Faltysek) Spielman. She was the receptionist for Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet for 38 years. Survivors; Cousins Marilyn (Harold) Jackley Rock Falls, IL, Gloria (Tom) Ault...

Jean E. Spielman

Jean E. Spielman

March 11, 2009

Jean E. Spielman, 76 Rockford Jean E. Spielman, 76 of Rockford, died at 4:35 a.m. on March 11, 2009 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born in Rockford, Il on August 8, 1932 to Clarence andAnna (Faltysek) Spielman. She was the receptionist for Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet for 38 years. Survivors; Cousins Marilyn (Harold) Jackley Rock Falls, IL, Gloria (Tom) Ault Prescott,...

Anna M. Pozzi

Anna M. Pozzi

March 11, 2009

Anna M. (Ann) Pozzi, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in her home. Born on March 23, 1935 in Galena, IL; daughter of Francis and Jeannette (Gassman) McGuire. Married Lawrence A. Pozzi in Rockford on November 17, 1955. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse...

James S. Mitchell

James S. Mitchell

March 11, 2009

 James S. Mitchell, 89, Rockford, was born on August 14, 1919 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center.  He was a true American, serving his country in World War II aboard the USS Delta.  He served on the West Suburban Fire Department with the last several years as Assistant Fire Chief, ran for Republican...

Dorothy Margaret Harrison

Dorothy Margaret Harrison

March 11, 2009

Dorothy Margaret Harrison, 86, of Rockford passed away March 11, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 30, 1922 in Oak Park, the daughter of John Walter and Margaret (Herrmann) Hildebrand. She moved to Rockford in 1942 after a brief stint as a bomb tester at Elwood Ordinance Plant. She worked at WREX-TV, Twin Disc Clutch and Shelter...

Anna M. Pozzi

Anna M. Pozzi

March 11, 2009

Anna M. (Ann) Pozzi, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in her home. Born on March 23, 1935 in Galena, IL; daughter of Francis and Jeannette (Gassman) McGuire. Married Lawrence A. Pozzi in Rockford on November 17, 1955. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse...

James S. Mitchell

James S. Mitchell

March 11, 2009

James S. Mitchell, 89, Rockford, was born on August 14, 1919 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Provena St. Anne Center. He was a true American, serving his country in World War II aboard the USS Delta. He served on the West Suburban Fire Department with the last several years as Assistant Fire Chief, ran for Republican...

Dorothy Margaret Harrison

Dorothy Margaret Harrison

March 11, 2009

Dorothy Margaret Harrison, 86, of Rockford passed away March 11, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 30, 1922 in Oak Park, the daughter of John Walter and Margaret (Herrmann) Hildebrand. She moved to Rockford in 1942 after a brief stint as a bomb tester at Elwood Ordinance Plant. She worked at WREX-TV, Twin Disc Clutch and Shelter...

Vito D. Giovingo

Vito D. Giovingo

March 10, 2009

Vito D. (Vic) Giovingo, Jr., 56, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1952, to Vito and Marian Giovingo. Vic married Kate Leonard in 1980. Vic was Director of Sales and Marketing at GC Thorsen and later founded and was President of Interstate Marketing, a...

Vito D. Giovingo

Vito D. Giovingo

March 10, 2009

Vito D. (Vic) Giovingo, Jr., 56, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1952, to Vito and Marian Giovingo. Vic married Kate Leonard in 1980. Vic was Director of Sales and Marketing at GC Thorsen and later founded and was President of Interstate Marketing, a...

Paula M. Day

Paula M. Day

March 7, 2009

Paul M. Day, 78 Photo-Color Rockford- Paula Marie Day, 78, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born June 28, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Raymond and Edith (Austin) Duffey. Worked for Wayne Auto Service in Beloit, Smith Oil Company and Atwood. Loved gardening, photography, making photo cards, planning class reunions and the gambling boat. Paula was cherished by her...

Paula M. Day

Paula M. Day

March 7, 2009

Paul M. Day, 78 Photo-Color   Rockford- Paula Marie Day, 78, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born June 28, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Raymond and Edith (Austin) Duffey. Worked for Wayne Auto Service in Beloit, Smith Oil Company and Atwood. Loved gardening, photography, making photo cards, planning class reunions and the gambling boat. Paula was cherished by her...

Robert Bob Kaufman

Robert Bob Kaufman

March 4, 2009

Robert "Bob" Kaufman Robert "Bob" Kaufman, 64, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born January 28, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Albert W. and Minnie J. (Breeden) Kaufman. Bob married Pamela A. Carlson on March 13, 1964 in Peoria. Bob moved to Rockford...

Margaret J. Abate

Margaret J. Abate

March 4, 2009

Margaret Joan Abate, 88 Rockford Margaret Joan Abate, 88 ofRockford, died at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St.  Anne Center . Born April 1, 1920 in Rockford to Antonio andLena (Gulotta) Perrone.  Married Peter Abate on October 29,  1944 inRockford, Il.  A member of the Cathedral of St.  Peter. Survivors include; Sons, Michael (Catherine) Abate of Manhattan, NY;...

Robert Bob Kaufman

Robert Bob Kaufman

March 4, 2009

Robert Bob Kaufman Robert Bob Kaufman, 64, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born January 28, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Albert W. and Minnie J. (Breeden) Kaufman. Bob married Pamela A. Carlson on March 13, 1964 in Peoria. Bob moved to Rockford...