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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Romona R. Dyreson

Romona R. Dyreson

Nov 25, 2008

Romona R. Dyreson, 88, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 25, 2008 in Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Romona was born May 2, 1920 in Rockford, the daughter of Phillip and Jeanette (Liddle) Quirk. Romona married LaVerne ""Ted"" Dyreson in Rockford on May 5, 1945. Romona worked in many different business establishments on the west...

Romona R. Dyreson

Romona R. Dyreson

Nov 25, 2008

Romona R. Dyreson, 88, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 25, 2008 in Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Romona was born May 2, 1920 in Rockford, the daughter of Phillip and Jeanette (Liddle) Quirk. Romona married LaVerne Ted Dyreson in Rockford on May 5, 1945. Romona worked in many different business establishments on the west...

Daniel C. Schmitt

Daniel C. Schmitt

Nov 24, 2008

Daniel C. Schmitt, age 63 passed away November 24, 2008 and is at the side of his heavenly Father. He has joined our recently deceased son Danny. A land surveyer for his family company Service Surveying & Engineering in Park Ridge, IL, and also of ComEd. A Viet Nam veteran who served the country he loved. Beloved husband of Noreen,...

Daniel C. Schmitt

Daniel C. Schmitt

Nov 24, 2008

Daniel C. Schmitt, age 63 passed away November 24, 2008 and is at the side of his heavenly Father. He has joined our recently deceased son Danny. A land surveyer for his family company Service Surveying amp; Engineering in Park Ridge, IL, and also of ComEd. A Viet Nam veteran who served the country he loved. Beloved husband of Noreen,...

Olga A. Chew

Olga A. Chew

Nov 23, 2008

Olga Annette Chew, 86 Cupcake Olga A. Chew died on Sunday, November 23, 2008. She was born to Anna Hudec and John Jachec in Chicago on July 28, 1922. She married her first love, Emil Syc. He died at a very young age leaving her to raise two children. She married her true love, Joseph T. Chew in Chicago. He...

Olga A. Chew

Olga A. Chew

Nov 23, 2008

Olga Annette Chew, 86 ""Cupcake"" Olga A. Chew died on Sunday, November 23, 2008. She was born to Anna Hudec and John Jachec in Chicago on July 28, 1922. She married her first love, Emil Syc. He died at a very young age leaving her to raise two children. She married her true love, Joseph T. Chew in Chicago. He...

Robert D. Lund

Robert D. Lund

Nov 21, 2008

Robert D. Bob Lund, 77, of Rockford, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 6, 1931, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Brede and Hazel (Gilbertson) Lund. 1948 graduate of East High School. Served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Johanna Van Boxel on August 29, 1953, in Rockford. He worked for Sunstrand...

Mary R. Wilson

Mary R. Wilson

Nov 21, 2008

Mary R. Wilson, 88 Loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister Mary R. Wilson, 88 of Rockford, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born December 21, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of William C. and Winifred (Fahy) Smith. A United States Veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. Worked for OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as a nursing...

Mary R Wilson

Mary R Wilson

Nov 21, 2008

Mary R. Wilson, 88 Loving Mother, Grandmother and SisterMary R. Wilson, 88 of Rockford, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born December 21, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of William C. and Winifred (Fahy) Smith. A United States Veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. Worked for OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as a nursing assistant...

Robert D. Lund

Robert D. Lund

Nov 21, 2008

Robert D. ""Bob"" Lund, 77, of Rockford, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 6, 1931, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the son of Brede and Hazel (Gilbertson) Lund. 1948 graduate of East High School. Served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Johanna Van Boxel on August 29, 1953, in Rockford. He worked for Sunstrand...

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen

Nov 19, 2008

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen, 91, Rockford, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born October 27, 1917 in Bismarck, ND, daughter of Christopher and Magdalen (Bartole) Fritz. Married Joseph A. Romkowske May of 1947 in Chicago. He died in 1962. She then married Paul Jensen in 1979 and he predeceased her in 1990. Member...

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen

Nov 19, 2008

Veronica M. Romkowske Jensen, 91, Rockford, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.  Born October 27, 1917 in Bismarck, ND, daughter of Christopher and Magdalen (Bartole) Fritz.  Married Joseph A. Romkowske May of 1947 in Chicago.  He died in 1962.  She then married Paul Jensen in 1979 and he predeceased her in 1990.  Member...

Billy V. Stout

Billy V. Stout

Nov 18, 2008

Billy V. Stout, 87 Rockford--Billy V. Stout, 87 ofRockford, IL. Died November 18, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. at home. Born April 12, 1921, in Winfield, Missouri toClifton and Francis Stout. Lived 82 years in Rockford, coming here fromWinfield, Mo. Married Betty Bengston inRockford, IL on January 3, 1942. During WWII Billy served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Billy worked...

Billy V. Stout

Billy V. Stout

Nov 18, 2008

Billy V.  Stout, 87 Rockford--Billy V.  Stout, 87 ofRockford, IL.  Died November 18, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. at home.  Born April 12, 1921, in Winfield, Missouri toClifton and Francis Stout.  Lived 82 years in Rockford, coming here fromWinfield, Mo.  Married Betty Bengston inRockford, IL on January 3, 1942. During WWII Billy served in the US Navy from 1944-1946.  Billy worked...

Lillian Mary Clark

Lillian Mary Clark

Nov 18, 2008

Lillian Mary Clark, 88 Loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend   Lillian Mary Clark, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 12, 1920, in Chicago. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Malinowski) Karczewski.  Lillian married Hanley "?Jack Clark in 1968. Lillian worked over 20 years at Greater Rockford...

Carole Catherine Baisch

Carole Catherine Baisch

Nov 18, 2008

Carole Catherine (nee Murphy) Baisch Rolling Meadows, Illinois After a brief struggle with cancer, longtime Rockford resident Carole Baisch died peacefully on November 18, 2008. She is remembered not only for her generosity, but for her positive approach to life, no matter the situation. Born on Christmas Day, 1926, in West Allis, Wisconsin, Carole lived in and around Milwaukee until...

Lillian Mary Clark

Lillian Mary Clark

Nov 18, 2008

Lillian Mary Clark, 88 Loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend Lillian Mary Clark, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 12, 1920, in Chicago. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Malinowski) Karczewski. Lillian married Hanley ?Jack Clark in 1968. Lillian worked over 20 years at Greater Rockford...

Carole Catherine Baisch

Carole Catherine Baisch

Nov 18, 2008

Carole Catherine (nee Murphy) Baisch Rolling Meadows, Illinois After a brief struggle with cancer, longtime Rockford resident Carole Baisch died peacefully on November 18, 2008. She is remembered not only for her generosity, but for her positive approach to life, no matter the situation. Born on Christmas Day, 1926, in West Allis, Wisconsin, Carole lived in and around Milwaukee until...

Marie Pauline Gustafson

Marie Pauline Gustafson

Nov 16, 2008

Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 Loving Wife, Sister and Aunt Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 17, 1919 in Spring Valley, the daughter of John N. and Lorenzina (Ellena) Maddio. Worked for Thompsons Drug Store in Spring Valley before she married Robert Gustafson on July 30, 1962. She...

Marie Pauline Gustafson

Marie Pauline Gustafson

Nov 16, 2008

Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 Loving Wife, Sister and Aunt   Marie Pauline Gustafson, 89 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 17, 1919 in Spring Valley, the daughter of John N. and Lorenzina (Ellena) Maddio. Worked for Thompsons Drug Store in Spring Valley before she married Robert Gustafson on July 30, 1962. She...

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