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Shirley L. Faerber
Nov 30, 2022
Shirley L. Faerber, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1929, in Oglesby, IL, the daughter of James and Elsie (Mormon) Scalarini.
Shirley married Richard L Faerber in 1951 in LaSalle, IL. After moving to Rockford, they became active members of Tabor Lutheran Church. Avid golfer, she had 2 hole- in-ones and...
Opal L. Field
Nov 30, 2022
Opal L. Field, 91, passed away in Rockford, Illinois, on November 30, 2022. Born in Leslie, South Dakota, on December 15, 1930, daughter to Fred and Viola (Seymour) Breezley. She married the love of her life, Marshall Field Jr., in Markville, Minnesota, on July 1, 1950, and they were married for 63 years before his passing in 2013. In their...
Dawn M. Bouma
Nov 29, 2022
Dawn M. Bouma, 65, of Rockford, Il passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born May 31, 1957, in Rockford, IL the daughter of Mortimer and Doris (Divan) Wilson. Dawn attended Rockford West High School. Dawn married the love of her life, Brian Bouma, on June 11, 1977. Dawn was a devoted wife and mother to her daughter, Star....
Kirby J. Knutson
Nov 29, 2022
Kirby J. Knutson, 82, of Cherry Valley, passed away on November 29, 2022, at home with his wife Margaret Veronica “Ronnie”, of 23 years, at his side. He was born February 3, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Glen and Esther (Mortensen) Knutson. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Western Illinois University. Kirby worked as a...
Don Barnum
Nov 27, 2022
Donald Lewis Barnum
Don Barnum passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2022, after a long, gallantly fought battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandy Barnum, his son, Don Barnum Jr., daughter Shelly Barnum Dilley, grand children Rylie Barnum, Ryan Barnum and T.J. Dilley; sister Shirley Johnson, sister-in-law Carolyn Barnum, 15 nieces and nephews and...
Helen J. Jarl
Nov 27, 2022
Helen J. Jarl, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born May 21, 1926, in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Delbert and Sylvia Olmstead. Helen worked as the secretary for plant operations at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for over 35 years. A job she truly enjoyed. Helen was a hard worker and had a generous...
Glenn Olen Patterson
Nov 27, 2022
Glenn Olen Patterson, 67, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1955, in Austin, TX, the son of James and Frieda (Towns) Patterson. Glenn was a graduate of Rockford East High School. He then received his associate degree from Rock Valley College and his bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. Glenn then continued...
Dennis R. Hanson
Nov 25, 2022
Dennis R. Hanson, 79, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in his home with his wife by his side. Dennis was born January 15, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois the son of Ingvar and Novella (Carlson) Hanson. Dennis attended Rockford East High School, graduating in 1961. He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College. Dennis...
Judith Ann Coenen
Nov 25, 2022
Judith Ann Coenen 71, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2022.
Judith was born November 22, 1951 to Joe & Rosie Thompson of Darlington, Wis.
Judith earned a bachelor’s degree from U.W. Platteville and then went on to receive her master’s degree in Social Work from U.W. Madison in 1980. She married Richard Coenen on June...
Liborio "Leo" Ciaccio
Nov 25, 2022
Beloved husband and father, Liborio “Leo” Ciaccio, 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, after a short illness. Born February 7, 1939, in Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy, the son of Antonino and Maria (Maggio) Ciaccio. Leo immigrated to the United States on his 30th birthday in 1969. Leo married Rose Artale on July 3, 1976. Leo...
David "Dave" Joseph Baudhuin
Nov 20, 2022
David “Dave” Joseph Baudhuin, 63, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from an aortic aneurysm. He was born January 20, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Annette Baudhuin.
David graduated from Boylan Catholic High School and enlisted in the United Sates Navy. After scoring exceptionally high on his placement tests, he was recruited by the U.S. Naval...
Marie A. Perrecone
Nov 19, 2022
Marie A. Perrecone 1931 - 2022
Marie A. Perrecone, age 91 of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. She married Sam Perrecone at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rockford on June 26, 1954. Marie graduated from St....
Jack H. Butitta
Nov 18, 2022
Jack Henry Butitta, 53, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Jack was born in Rockford on May 10, 1969, son of Peter James and Julie Anne (Keideth) Butitta. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1987. Jack worked for many dedicated years in the tile business. He was very involved with N.A. and A.A. over...
Joan A. Vitale
Nov 18, 2022
Joan A. Vitale, 83, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Joan was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on May 31, 1939, daughter of Harry Jacobs and Gladys Acton. She graduated from Washington High School in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1957, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Joan married Peter...
Donald "Don" G. Johnson
Nov 16, 2022
Donald “Don” G. Johnson, 91, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in his home. He was born July 20, 1931, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of James and Grace (Koher) Johnson. He was a veteran of the Navy serving during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Red Arrow Club of Southern Wisconsin, 32nd Division-Brigade....
Ronald "Ron" Lee Diestelmeier
Nov 16, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Lee Diestelmeier, 76, of Rockford, passed away on November 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1946, the son of Raymond and Pauline (Beck) Diestelmeier. Ron served in the U.S. Army. He married Connie Ritschel on December 26, 2014, in Rockford. He worked for Taylor Company as a foreman.
Ron was an active member...
Stephan Shayka
Nov 16, 2022
Stephan Shayka, of Rockford, IL passed away on November 16, 2022, in his 100th year. Born April 23, 1922, the son of Andry and Anna (Sudia) Szyjka, in the Ukraine, Stephan was taken from his home in his late teens and forced to work in Nazi labor camps until the end of WWII. It was while there he met his...
Joseph W. Licari
Nov 14, 2022
Joseph W. Licari passed away surrounded by his family on November 14, 2022 after a short illness. Joseph was born May 6, 1927 in Rockford, Illinois and was the son of Frank and Frances (Furino) Licari. Joseph was a World War II veteran and a founding partner of Jay-Tronics, an electronics distributorship that spanned over 60 years. He will be...
Robert C. Babcock
Nov 12, 2022
Robert C. Babcock, 101, of Rockford, IL died at on November 12, 2022. Born May 19, 1921 Beloit, WI, the son of Claude E. and Mary Frances (McCabe) Babcock.
Robert fought in the Battle of the Bulge as the lead tank driver for 22nd Armored Tank Battalion of the 11th Armored Division of Patton’s 3rd Army. He was awarded a Bronze...
Ruth "Gerry" G. Stone
Nov 12, 2022
Ruth Geraldine Stone, known to family and friends as “Gerry”, died 11/12/2022 after a long and courageous struggle with multiple medical issues. Born September 17, 1928, she was pleased to celebrate her 94th birthday. Daughter of Thomas and Ruth McIntyre, Gerry grew up in humble conditions in Cantrall near Springfield, Illinois, where she met and married the love of her...
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