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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Isauro J. Ramirez

Isauro J. Ramirez

Nov 15, 2008

Isauro J. Ramirez, 66, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Isauro was born January 19, 1942 in Mexico, the son of Nivardo and Asuncion (Jaime) Ramirez. Isauro married Margaret A. Akam in Rockford on April 16, 1975.   Isauro worked as a machine operator for Hennig Inc. in Rockford for almost 30 years. ...

Eleanor Blaha

Eleanor Blaha

Nov 15, 2008

Eleanor Blaha, 85, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008. Born December 23, 1922 in Detroit, Mi, the daughter of Edwin and Matilda (Miller) Johnson. She married Richard J. Blaha in Texarcana, TX. He has predeceased her.   Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford...

Eleanor Blaha

Eleanor Blaha

Nov 15, 2008

Eleanor Blaha, 85, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008. Born December 23, 1922 in Detroit, Mi, the daughter of Edwin and Matilda (Miller) Johnson. She married Richard J. Blaha in Texarcana, TX. He has predeceased her. Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford...

Isauro J. Ramirez

Isauro J. Ramirez

Nov 15, 2008

Isauro J. Ramirez, 66, of Rockford passed away on November 15, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Isauro was born January 19, 1942 in Mexico, the son of Nivardo and Asuncion (Jaime) Ramirez. Isauro married Margaret A. Akam in Rockford on April 16, 1975. Isauro worked as a machine operator for Hennig Inc. in Rockford for almost 30 years....

Patricia A. Peters

Patricia A. Peters

Nov 12, 2008

Patricia A. Peters, 76 Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Cherished Sister, Dear Daughter   Patricia A. Peters, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a lengthy illness. Patricia was born to Steve and Ruth Adams on August 19, 1932 in Rockford.  She was a life-long resident of Rockford.  Patricia graduated from Rockford West High...

Patricia A. Peters

Patricia A. Peters

Nov 12, 2008

Patricia A. Peters, 76 Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Cherished Sister, Dear Daughter Patricia A. Peters, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a lengthy illness. Patricia was born to Steve and Ruth Adams on August 19, 1932 in Rockford. She was a life-long resident of Rockford. Patricia graduated from Rockford West High...

Lillian M. Snodie

Lillian M. Snodie

Nov 11, 2008

Lillian M. ( Mitchell) Snodie, 96 Rockford Our beloved one, Lillian, left this earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her daughters home. She is survived by her daughters Beverly Kujala of Huntley, Il. and Leonette Lee Willey ofRockford, Il. She also leaves behind 6 precious grandchildren and 13great grandchildren. She...

Wayne L. Van Vleck

Wayne L. Van Vleck

Nov 11, 2008

Wayne L. Van Vleck, 93, of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Born May 16, 1915 in Durand, the son of Dwight and Eva (McKinley) Van Vleck. Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII as a Cat Driver and Truck Driver. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for 4 years...

Wayne L. Van Vleck

Wayne L. Van Vleck

Nov 11, 2008

Wayne L. Van Vleck, 93, of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. Born May 16, 1915 in Durand, the son of Dwight and Eva (McKinley) Van Vleck. Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII as a Cat Driver and Truck Driver. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for 4 years...

Lillian M. Snodie

Lillian M. Snodie

Nov 11, 2008

Lillian M. ( Mitchell) Snodie, 96 Rockford Our beloved one, Lillian, left this earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her daughters home. She is survived by her daughters Beverly Kujala of Huntley, Il. and Leonette "Lee" Willey ofRockford, Il. She also leaves behind 6 precious grandchildren and 13great grandchildren. She...

Burnell B. Ballard

Burnell B. Ballard

Nov 9, 2008

Burnell B. Burnie Ballard, 85 Forever In Our Hearts Burnell B. Burnie Ballard, 85, Loves Park, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 in his home. Born November 13, 1922 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Arie B.and Hilda (Lofgren) Ballard. Rockford resident since 1941 coming here from Blanchardville, WI. Married Bessie S. Watson in Oregon IL. on April...

Burnell B. Ballard

Burnell B. Ballard

Nov 9, 2008

Burnell B. "Burnie" Ballard, 85 "Forever In Our Hearts" Burnell B. "Burnie" Ballard, 85, Loves Park, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 in his home. Born November 13, 1922 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Arie B.and Hilda (Lofgren) Ballard. Rockford resident since 1941 coming here from Blanchardville, WI. Married Bessie S. Watson in Oregon IL. on April...

William M. Stone

William M. Stone

Nov 8, 2008

William M. Stone, 79, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton, WI. Born May 14, 1929, in Boonville, MO. The son of Dr. William E. and Manie (Simmons) Stone. Bill attended William Jewel College and graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, with a BA in Education and Science. He received his M. Ed. At the...

William M. Stone

William M. Stone

Nov 8, 2008

William M. Stone, 79, formerly of Rockford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton, WI. Born May 14, 1929, in Boonville, MO. The son of Dr. William E. and Manie (Simmons) Stone. Bill attended William Jewel College and graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia, with a BA in Education and Science. He received his M. Ed. At the...

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz

Nov 6, 2008

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz Matthew A. Ciembronowicz, 53, of Rockford, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family from complications of the injuries he sustained in a trucking accident in 1984. Matt was born July 22, 1955 in Chicago the son of Matthew H. and Marion Ciembronowicz. He lived all of his life in the Rockford/Cherry...

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz

Nov 6, 2008

Matthew A. Ciembronowicz   Matthew A. Ciembronowicz, 53, of Rockford, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family from complications of the injuries he sustained in a trucking accident in 1984.    Matt was born July 22, 1955 in Chicago the son of Matthew H. and Marion Ciembronowicz.  He lived all of his life in the Rockford/Cherry...

David Wilson Salisbury

David Wilson Salisbury

Nov 4, 2008

David Wilson Salisbury, 86 Mr. WROK David Wilson Salisbury, 86 of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 04, 2008 in his home. Retired Rockford radio executive, who during his long career earned the nickname Mr. WROK, was born December 9, 1921 in Rockford. The son of Fenwick Earl and Edna (Wilson) Salisbury. Graduate of Rockford High School, class of 1940. Dave joined...

David Wilson Salisbury

David Wilson Salisbury

Nov 4, 2008

David Wilson Salisbury, 86 "Mr. WROK" David Wilson Salisbury, 86 of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 04, 2008 in his home. Retired Rockford radio executive, who during his long career earned the nickname "Mr. WROK," was born December 9, 1921 in Rockford. The son of Fenwick Earl and Edna (Wilson) Salisbury. Graduate of Rockford High School, class of 1940. Dave joined...

James H. King

James H. King

Nov 3, 2008

James ""?Jim H. King, Sr., 65 of Aurora, formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday Nov. 3, 2008 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.  He was born October 8, 1943, in Rockford, the son of John F. King and Elizabeth (Hannah) King.  He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1961.  Jim married the love...

James H. King

James H. King

Nov 3, 2008

James ?Jim H. King, Sr., 65 of Aurora, formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday Nov. 3, 2008 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born October 8, 1943, in Rockford, the son of John F. King and Elizabeth (Hannah) King. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1961. Jim married the love...

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