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Willard James Mccoy
February 11, 2009
Willard James McCoy,89,Rockford, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in his home. He was born July 27, 1919, in Dixon, the son of James and Mary Agnes (Vaile) McCoy. Willard married Irene R. Larson in Rockford on October 30, 1948. he served in the Army from July, 1941 until October, 1945. Willard was in the 135th Combat Engineers attached to General...
Roger J. Ligtcap
February 11, 2009
Roger J. Lightcap, Sr., 78, Machesney Park, died in his home at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Born November 18, 1930 in Rockford, son of Henry Lee and Merlette Heller Lightcap. Veteran of the US Navy, having served for 14 years, including the Korean Conflict. Retired from the State of Illinois as a cook for the Department of...
Steven R. Swanson
February 11, 2009
Steven R. Swanson Steven R. Swanson, 58, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2009 at Swedish American Hospital. Steven was born February 28, 1950 in Rockford the son of Rodney and Mildred (Black) Swanson Steven worked as a material handler for Lowes Distribution Center and was a US Army Veteran, having enlisted in 1968 and...
Willard James Mccoy
February 11, 2009
Willard James McCoy,89,Rockford, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in his home. He was born July 27, 1919, in Dixon, the son of James and Mary Agnes (Vaile) McCoy. Willard married Irene R. Larson in Rockford on October 30, 1948. he served in the Army from July, 1941 until October, 1945. Willard was in the 135th Combat Engineers attached to General...
Roger J. Ligtcap
February 11, 2009
Roger J. Lightcap, Sr., 78, Machesney Park, died in his home at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Born November 18, 1930 in Rockford, son of Henry Lee and Merlette Heller Lightcap. Veteran of the US Navy, having served for 14 years, including the Korean Conflict. Retired from the State of Illinois as a cook for the Department of...
John T. Hill
February 10, 2009
John T. Hill, Jr, 49, Rockford, died at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 2, 1959 in Rockford, son of John T. ""Jack"" and Angie Sciortino Hill. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1977. Employed by Rockford Park District for close to 30 years. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. John...
Lorna L. Parkhurst
February 10, 2009
Lorna L. Parkhurst Devoted Mother and Grandmother Lorna L. Parkhurst, 58, of Sycamore, formerly of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2009 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Lorna was born September 6, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of James and Mary (Winchell) Parkhurst. Lorna is survived by her children, Joel (Shana) and Jeremy (Nicole) Yoakum;...
John T. Hill, Jr.
February 10, 2009
John T. Hill, Jr, 49, Rockford, died at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 2, 1959 in Rockford, son of John T. Jackand Angie Sciortino Hill. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1977. Employed by Rockford Park District for close to 30 years. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. John loved...
Lorna L. Parkhurst
February 10, 2009
Lorna L. Parkhurst Devoted Mother and GrandmotherLorna L. Parkhurst, 58, of Sycamore, formerly of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2009 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Lorna was born September 6, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of James and Mary (Winchell) Parkhurst. Lorna is survived by her children, Joel (Shana) and Jeremy (Nicole) Yoakum; father...
Earl Francis North, Jr.
February 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 amp; John Barnes for 30 years,...
Vicki J. Johnson
February 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...
Florence Ann Swanson
February 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...
Vicki J. Johnson
February 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...
Florence Ann Swanson
February 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...
Earl Francis North
February 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,...
David A. Tillery
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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...
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