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Mark C. Conboy
December 16, 2008
Mark C. Conboy, 84 Rockford Mark C. Conboy died peacefully in his home Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Born August 2, 1924 in Chicago, the son of Mark and Lillian Conboy. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII. MarriedElizabeth "Betty" Hafey on August 14, 1948 at the Cathedral of St. Peter inRockford. This year they celebrated their 60...
Richard Lewis
December 16, 2008
Richard Lewis, 70Richard Lewis passed away on Tuesday night, Dec. 16th, 2008after a courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his bed with his family surrounding him. He was born in 1938 in Rockford, the son of Marshall and Ada Lewis. He enjoyed sports and finding ways to express his artistic talents. While attending West High School he met...
Richard Lewis
December 16, 2008
Richard Lewis, 70 Richard Lewis passed away on Tuesday night, Dec. 16th, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his bed with his family surrounding him. He was born in 1938 in Rockford, the son of Marshall and Ada Lewis. He enjoyed sports and finding ways to express his artistic talents. While attending West High School...
Joseph Distefano
December 15, 2008
Joseph Distefano, 91 of Rockford, died Monday, December 15, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 21, 1917 in Independence, LA, the son of Frank and Frances (Piazza) Distefano. Served in the United States Army during WWII. Married to the late Frances Pipitone whom preceded him in October of 1983. Worked for Rockford Clutch as an assembler until his retirement...
Howard William Crosby
December 15, 2008
Howard William "Howie" Crosby LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER Howard William "Howie" Crosby, 85, Rockford, died Monday, December 15, 2008, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1923, in Rockford. The son of Bertie Leon and Tressa Memering Crosby, with whom he is now having a joyous reunion, together with his brothers Art, Kenneth, and Ben and his...
Howard William Crosby
December 15, 2008
Howard William Howie Crosby LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER Howard William Howie Crosby, 85, Rockford, died Monday, December 15, 2008, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1923, in Rockford. The son of Bertie Leon and Tressa Memering Crosby, with whom he is now having a joyous reunion, together with his brothers Art, Kenneth, and Ben and his...
Joseph Distefano
December 15, 2008
Joseph Distefano, 91 of Rockford, died Monday, December 15, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 21, 1917 in Independence, LA, the son of Frank and Frances (Piazza) Distefano. Served in the United States Army during WWII. Married to the late Frances Pipitone whom preceded him in October of 1983. Worked for Rockford Clutch as an assembler until his retirement...
Robert H. Beckovich
December 13, 2008
Robert H. Beckovich, 70 Rockford Robert H. Beckovich, 70, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 5:56 p.m.at home. Born November 8, 1938 to Wesley and Anne (Radzun) Beckovich. A veteran of the United States Army. Worked as a meat cutter for Highlander and other employers. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He married Mary Kay "Tobie" (Tobin) Beckovich inDyersville, Iowa...
Mildred T. Guinn
December 13, 2008
Mildred T. Guinn, 96, of Rockford passed away on December 13, 2008. Born April 1, 1912 in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of James and Barbara (Millfered) Cunningham. She married James Guinn in Casanovia, WI. Mildred was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. Survivors include her sons James Guinn and Daniel (Corrine) Guinn. Grandchildren Daniel, Matthew, April Guinn and...
Clarence A. Linn
December 13, 2008
Clarence A. Linn, Sr. 83, Rockford resident for the past year, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. Born November 9, 1925 in Keosauqua, Iowa, son of Clarence and Mary (Garrett) Linn. Married Phyllis Bennett in ""The Little Brown Church"" , Nashua, Iowa on April 16, 1949. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Okinawa....
Mildred T. Guinn
December 13, 2008
Mildred T. Guinn, 96, of Rockford passed away on December 13, 2008. Born April 1, 1912 in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of James and Barbara (Millfered) Cunningham. She married James Guinn in Casanovia, WI. Mildred was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. Survivors include her sons James Guinn and Daniel (Corrine) Guinn. Grandchildren Daniel, Matthew, April Guinn and...
Robert H. Beckovich
December 13, 2008
Robert H. Beckovich, 70 Rockford Robert H. Beckovich, 70, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 5:56 p.m.at home. Born November 8, 1938 to Wesley and Anne (Radzun) Beckovich. A veteran of the United States Army. Worked as a meat cutter for Highlander and other employers. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He married Mary Kay Tobie (Tobin) Beckovich inDyersville, Iowa...
Clarence A. Linn
December 13, 2008
Clarence A. Linn, Sr. 83, Rockford resident for the past year, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. Born November 9, 1925 in Keosauqua, Iowa, son of Clarence and Mary (Garrett) Linn. Married Phyllis Bennett in The Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa on April 16, 1949. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Okinawa. He...
Mary M. Cutler
December 12, 2008
Mary M. Cutler Loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Mary M. Cutler, 77, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Mary was born June 18, 1931 in Moark, Arkansas, the daughter of Fred and Ruby (Hampton) Lafferty and came to Rockford at the age of 15. Mary worked hard most of...
Mary S. Johnson
December 12, 2008
Mary S. Johnson, 91, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 12, 2008. Born May 28, 1917 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Domenica (Signorini) Selmo. She married Bernard Bernie Johnson on December 12, 1942 in Miami, FL prior to him going overseas during WWII. After WWII, Mary and Bernie returned home to Iron River...
Judith C. Andrychuk
December 12, 2008
Judith C. (Weaks) Andrychuk Beloved Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Friend Judith C. Andrychuk, of Roscoe, died at 5:50 a.m. at Maple Crest Care Centre after a short battle with cancer. Born October 21, 1947 in Nashville, TN. to Buddie B. and Evelyn M. (Manners) Weaks. Judy attended schools in Peoria, graduating from Dunlap High School. She graduated from Rockford College...
Judith C. Andrychuk
December 12, 2008
Judith C. (Weaks) Andrychuk Beloved Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Friend Judith C. Andrychuk, of Roscoe, died at 5:50 a.m. at Maple Crest Care Centre after a short battle with cancer. Born October 21, 1947 in Nashville, TN. to Buddie B. and Evelyn M. (Manners) Weaks. Judy attended schools in Peoria, graduating from Dunlap High School. She graduated from Rockford College...
Mary M. Cutler
December 12, 2008
Mary M. Cutler Loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.Mary M. Cutler, 77, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Mary was born June 18, 1931 in Moark, Arkansas, the daughter of Fred and Ruby (Hampton) Lafferty and came to Rockford at the age of 15. Mary worked hard most of her...
Mary S. Johnson
December 12, 2008
Mary S. Johnson, 91, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 12, 2008. Born May 28, 1917 in Caspian, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Domenica (Signorini) Selmo. She married Bernard ""Bernie"" Johnson on December 12, 1942 in Miami, FL prior to him going overseas during WWII. After WWII, Mary and Bernie returned home to Iron River...
Rose Anne Shreve
December 11, 2008
Rose Anne Shreve, 65, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 19, 1943 in Rockford, the daughter of Harding and Mildred (Scaife) Long. Rose graduated from Durand High School. She was always very giving to others above herself. Survivors include her husband Ron, mother Mildred, children Doug (Carolyn) Wolfe, Steve Wolfe,...
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