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Patrick Alan Coogan

Patrick Alan Coogan

Aug 30, 2008

Patrick Alan ""Pat"" Coogan, 49, Rockford, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, following a short illness. He was born June 13, 1959, in Rockford, the son of James and Velma (Munson) Coogan. Pat worked at Bourne and Koch and Midland Mechanical. He attended St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Pat enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends. His family would like...

Patrick Alan Coogan

Patrick Alan Coogan

Aug 30, 2008

Patrick Alan Pat Coogan, 49, Rockford, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, following a short illness. He was born June 13, 1959, in Rockford, the son of James and Velma (Munson) Coogan. Pat worked at Bourne and Koch and Midland Mechanical. He attended St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Pat enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends. His family would like...

Mary Noreen Mcnabb

Mary Noreen Mcnabb

Aug 29, 2008

Mary Noreen McNabb, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2008. at Provena St. Ann Center. Born September 14, 1922 in Eau Claire, WI. to Clarence D. and Noreen Theresa (Conway) McNabb. She was an R.N. Graduated of St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1944. Worked at St. Anthony Hospital, Beloit Hospital and Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI....

Joel Devin Corpus

Joel Devin Corpus

Aug 29, 2008

Joel Devin Corpus, 34, of Rockford, died Friday, August 29, 2008, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a two   year battle with leukemia. Born July 19, 1974, in Princeton, Illinois, the son of Richard R. and Connie J. (Murphy) Corpus. Joel married Melissa Raders in Rockford on September 4, 1999. He was a teacher at Winnebago High School for...

Joel Devin Corpus

Joel Devin Corpus

Aug 29, 2008

Joel Devin Corpus, 34, of Rockford, died Friday, August 29, 2008, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a two year battle with leukemia. Born July 19, 1974, in Princeton, Illinois, the son of Richard R. and Connie J. (Murphy) Corpus. Joel married Melissa Raders in Rockford on September 4, 1999. He was a teacher at Winnebago High School for...

Mary Noreen Mcnabb

Mary Noreen Mcnabb

Aug 29, 2008

Mary Noreen McNabb, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2008. at Provena St. Ann Center. Born September 14, 1922 in Eau Claire, WI. to Clarence D. and Noreen Theresa (Conway) McNabb. She was an R.N. Graduated of St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1944. Worked at St. Anthony Hospital, Beloit Hospital and Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI....

Kathleen V. Johnson

Kathleen V. Johnson

Aug 27, 2008

KATHLEEN V. JOHNSON, 65Loving Wife, Mother Grandmother, Nana and Sister   Kathleen V. Johnson, 65, Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in her home after a lengthy illness with ovarian cancer.  Born August 27, 1943 in Rockford, daughter of Ortho and Kathleen (Beatle) Cropp.  Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961 and Rock Valley College with a degree in Marketing. ...

Julie M. Layeux

Julie M. Layeux

Aug 27, 2008

Julie M. Layeux, 63       Rockford Loving wife, mom, grandmother and friend  Julie M. Layeux, 63, of Rockford, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in her home surrounded by her immediate family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Julie was born May 8, 1945 in Remsen, Iowa, the daughter of Isi and Rita (Colling) Harpenau.  Julie graduated from...

Kathleen V. Johnson

Kathleen V. Johnson

Aug 27, 2008

KATHLEEN V. JOHNSON, 65Loving Wife, Mother Grandmother, Nana and Sister Kathleen V. Johnson, 65, Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in her home after a lengthy illness with ovarian cancer. Born August 27, 1943 in Rockford, daughter of Ortho and Kathleen (Beatle) Cropp. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961 and Rock Valley College with a degree in Marketing....

Marcia Evans

Marcia Evans

Aug 27, 2008

Marcia Evans, 90, of South Beloit, formerly of Stockton, passed away on August 27, 2008 at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation Center. Born December 23, 1917 in Chicago, IL  she was the daughter of Claude Orlando and Ruth (Johannesen) Powell. She was a graduate of Elmhurst College, class of 1942. Marcia married Arthur Ellis Evans on May 3, 1947. He predeceased her...

Marcia Evans

Marcia Evans

Aug 27, 2008

Marcia Evans, 90, of South Beloit, formerly of Stockton, passed away on August 27, 2008 at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation Center. Born December 23, 1917 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of Claude Orlando and Ruth (Johannesen) Powell. She was a graduate of Elmhurst College, class of 1942. Marcia married Arthur Ellis Evans on May 3, 1947. He predeceased her...

Julie M. Layeux

Julie M. Layeux

Aug 27, 2008

Julie M. Layeux, 63 Rockford Loving wife, mom, grandmother and friendJulie M. Layeux, 63, of Rockford, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in her home surrounded by her immediate family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Julie was born May 8, 1945 in Remsen, Iowa, the daughter of Isi and Rita (Colling) Harpenau. Julie graduated from St....

E. Nadine Pitney

E. Nadine Pitney

Aug 26, 2008

E. Nadine Pitney, 79   Nadine Pitney, 79, Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26, 2008.  The daughter of Gladys and P.T. Willoughby, she was born June 28, 1929 in Springfield, MO.  Married Gerald Pitney on June 24, 1950.  Survived by her husband Gerald; two sons Jay (Kay) Pitney and Daniel (Tabitha) Pitney; two daughters, Linda (Larry)...

E. Nadine Pitney

E. Nadine Pitney

Aug 26, 2008

E. Nadine Pitney, 79 Nadine Pitney, 79, Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26, 2008. The daughter of Gladys and P.T. Willoughby, she was born June 28, 1929 in Springfield, MO. Married Gerald Pitney on June 24, 1950. Survived by her husband Gerald; two sons Jay (Kay) Pitney and Daniel (Tabitha) Pitney; two daughters, Linda (Larry)...

William A. Ritschel

William A. Ritschel

Aug 24, 2008

William ""?Bill Arthur Ritschel, 71, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in his home. Born March 9, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Joseph A. and Laurel Siebert Ritschel. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Catholic High School. Married Virginia ""Ginger"" Schiro in Rockford on January 21, 1961. Bill worked for Camcar as a machinist for...

Anita Bouril

Anita Bouril

Aug 24, 2008

Anita Bouril, 78, of Rockford passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born December 7, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Carmelo and Josephine (Castrogiovanni) Buscemi. Anita married Joseph Nelson on February 20, 1954. He predeceased her on April 20, 1986. On November 18, 1995, she married John Bouril in Rockford. Anita was employed by Barber Colman for 32 years before...

Guy A. Fiorenza

Guy A. Fiorenza

Aug 24, 2008

Guy A. Fiorenza, 80, lifelong Rockford resident died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Northwoods Healthcare Center in Belvidere.  Born July 24, 1928 in Rockford, son of Anthony and Mafalda Chioppi Fiorenza (McCanna).  Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1947 and Creighton University in 1952.  Member of Delta Sigma Fraternity. Veteran of U.S. Army, serving in the...

Janice A. Nesbit

Janice A. Nesbit

Aug 24, 2008

Janice A. Nesbit, 86, of Rockford, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 in her home.  Born October 30, 1921 in London Mills, daughter of Richard and Lena (Philippi) Sampson.  Married Arthur H. Nesbit in London Mills on February 6, 1946.  Resident of Rockford for the past 2 years having previously lived in Quincy for 56 years.  She had...

Anita Bouril

Anita Bouril

Aug 24, 2008

Anita Bouril, 78, of Rockford passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born December 7, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Carmelo and Josephine (Castrogiovanni) Buscemi. Anita married Joseph Nelson on February 20, 1954. He predeceased her on April 20, 1986. On November 18, 1995, she married John Bouril in Rockford. Anita was employed by Barber Colman for 32 years before...

Janice A. Nesbit

Janice A. Nesbit

Aug 24, 2008

Janice A. Nesbit, 86, of Rockford, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 in her home. Born October 30, 1921 in London Mills, daughter of Richard and Lena (Philippi) Sampson. Married Arthur H. Nesbit in London Mills on February 6, 1946. Resident of Rockford for the past 2 years having previously lived in Quincy for 56 years. She had...

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