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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Lillian M. Snodie

Lillian M. Snodie

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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...

Mary A. Giacone

Mary A. Giacone

November 3, 2008

Mary A. Giacone, 87 Loving Mother and Nana   Mary A. Giacone, 87 of Rockford, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Anne Center. Born November 27, 1920 in Plaquemine, LA the daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Genusa) Roccaforte. Married her loving husband Jasper Giacone on June 9, 1946 in Maringouin, LA. She is a faithful member of St. Rita Catholic...

Mary A. Giacone

Mary A. Giacone

November 3, 2008

Mary A. Giacone, 87 Loving Mother and Nana Mary A. Giacone, 87 of Rockford, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Anne Center. Born November 27, 1920 in Plaquemine, LA the daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Genusa) Roccaforte. Married her loving husband Jasper Giacone on June 9, 1946 in Maringouin, LA. She is a faithful member of St. Rita Catholic...

James H. King

James H. King

November 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...

Raymond R. Pini

Raymond R. Pini

November 2, 2008

Raymond R. Pini, 87 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born June 19, 1921 in Standard, IL the son of Julius and Teresa Pini. Entered into the United States Army serving in WWII in the 3rd Army under General Patton. On April 11, 1942 he married his loving wife Elaine Guenzani in Rockford. He...

Raymond R. Pini

Raymond R. Pini

November 2, 2008

Raymond R. Pini, 87 of Rockford, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born June 19, 1921 in Standard, IL the son of Julius and Teresa Pini. Entered into the United States Army serving in WWII in the 3rd Army under General Patton. On April 11, 1942 he married his loving wife Elaine Guenzani in Rockford. He...

Jacob T. Beck-Donovan

Jacob T. Beck-Donovan

November 1, 2008

Jacob Beck-Donovan, 21, of Rockford died Saturday November 1, 2008 at home. Born June 24, 1987 to Jacob Beck and Linda Donovan. Survivors include: father, Jacob Beck; mother, Linda Donovan; brothers, Jason Beck and Joel Beck; sisters, Taylor Beck, Brooklyn Beck, Madison Beck; niece, AvaLinn; grandparents, Diane Ham, Eugene (Barbara) Beck and Laurale Hardaway: several aunts, uncles, and cousins and...

Jacob T. Beck-Donovan

Jacob T. Beck-Donovan

November 1, 2008

Jacob Beck-Donovan, 21, of Rockford died Saturday November 1, 2008 at home.  Born June 24, 1987 to Jacob Beck and Linda Donovan. Survivors include:  father,  Jacob Beck; mother,  Linda Donovan; brothers, Jason Beck and Joel Beck; sisters,  Taylor Beck, Brooklyn Beck, Madison Beck; niece, AvaLinn; grandparents,  Diane Ham, Eugene (Barbara) Beck and Laurale Hardaway:  several aunts, uncles, and cousins and  ...

Jacqueline M. Thompson

Jacqueline M. Thompson

October 31, 2008

Jacqueline M. Jackie Thompson, 43, of Rockford passed away on October 31, 2008. Born January 7, 1965 in Bristol, PA, the daughter of John and Connie (Manna) Walko. She later married Jay Thompson on February 3, 1996. Jackie was a member of Riverside Assembly of God. She is survived by her husband, special step-daughters Jolaine (Brett) Wright, Cassandra Thompson, Melissa...

Jacqueline M. Thompson

Jacqueline M. Thompson

October 31, 2008

Jacqueline M. ""Jackie"" Thompson, 43, of Rockford passed away on October 31, 2008. Born January 7, 1965 in Bristol, PA, the daughter of John and Connie (Manna) Walko. She later married Jay Thompson on February 3, 1996. Jackie was a member of Riverside Assembly of God. She is survived by her husband, special step-daughters Jolaine (Brett) Wright, Cassandra Thompson, Melissa...

Jennie Pankow

Jennie Pankow

October 31, 2008

Rockford Jennie Pankow, 88, of Rockford (formerly Lockport) died Friday, October 31, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born September 2, 1920 in Cicero, Illinois to Albert and Nellie (Niemeyer) Schoonveld, Jennie married Lawrence Pankow in 1946 and they resided in Lockport (Homer Township). Jennie was a member of the Lockport St. Pauls Lutheran Church...