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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Robert F. Papich

Robert F. Papich

Aug 5, 2008

Robert F. "?Pappy" Papich Loving Grandpa Bob Robert F. "?Pappy" Papich, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in his home. Born on November 8, 1941 in Rockford; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Zambrowski) Papich. Pappy was a long time basketball coach at St. Edwards Catholic School where a scholarship is still given in his name....

Robert F. Papich

Robert F. Papich

Aug 5, 2008

Robert F. ?Pappy Papich Loving Grandpa Bob Robert F. ?Pappy Papich, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in his home. Born on November 8, 1941 in Rockford; the son of Lawrence and Frances (Zambrowski) Papich. Pappy was a long time basketball coach at St. Edwards Catholic School where a scholarship is still given in his name....

Michael J. Lamont

Michael J. Lamont

Aug 3, 2008

Michael J. Lamont, 61 of Roscoe passed away on August 3, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 8, 1947 in Rockford, son of Elwin and Grace (Zacharias) Lamont. Following his graduation from Auburn High School, Michael enlisted with the United States Army Reserves. He was employed by Humphrey Cadillac and Olds for over 25...

Michael J. Lamont

Michael J. Lamont

Aug 3, 2008

Michael J. Lamont, 61 of Roscoe passed away on August 3, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 8, 1947 in Rockford, son of Elwin and Grace (Zacharias) Lamont. Following his graduation from Auburn High School, Michael enlisted with the United States Army Reserves. He was employed by Humphrey Cadillac and Olds for over 25...

Jacqueline L. Zadek

Jacqueline L. Zadek

Aug 2, 2008

JACQUELINE L. "JACKIE" ZADEK LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Zadek, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2008 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born on August 13, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Wilburd and Dorothy (Lucas) Braun. She married Robert L. Zadek on April 29, 1961 in...

Jacqueline L. Zadek

Jacqueline L. Zadek

Aug 2, 2008

JACQUELINE L. JACKIE ZADEK LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER Jacqueline L. Jackie Zadek, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2008 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born on August 13, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Wilburd and Dorothy (Lucas) Braun. She married Robert L. Zadek on April 29, 1961 in...

Ronald Earl Nagel

Ronald Earl Nagel

Aug 1, 2008

Ronald Earl Nagel, 62, of Rockford, died on Friday, August 1, 2008 in his home following a lengthy illness. Born November 25, 1945 in Chicago, the son of Earl and Irene (Dillon) Nagel. Lived in Rockford for 18 years, coming from here from Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Sally G. Hart in Salt Lake City on March 4, 1988....

Diana R. Bonacquisti

Diana R. Bonacquisti

Aug 1, 2008

Diana R. Bonacquisti, 60, Rockford, died Friday morning, August 1, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.  Born January 7, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Paul and Marilu Townsend Stankee.  Rockford resident since 1974.  Married Ronald D. Bonacquisti on July 10, 1993.  Faith-filled member of Calvary Christian Church where she was the church organist until her health required her to step...

Ronald Earl Nagel

Ronald Earl Nagel

Aug 1, 2008

Ronald Earl Nagel, 62, of Rockford, died on Friday, August 1, 2008 in his home following a lengthy illness. Born November 25, 1945 in Chicago, the son of Earl and Irene (Dillon) Nagel. Lived in Rockford for 18 years, coming from here from Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Sally G. Hart in Salt Lake City on March 4, 1988....

Marion J. Riddell

Marion J. Riddell

Aug 1, 2008

Marion J. Riddell, 81, of Rockford, died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 4, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Guy and Eva (Parks) Saunders. She was previously married to Robert Kilgore who died in February 1994 and then to Norbert Riddell who died in October 2001. Marion was a member of Beth...

Diana R. Bonacquisti

Diana R. Bonacquisti

Aug 1, 2008

Diana R. Bonacquisti, 60, Rockford, died Friday morning, August 1, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 7, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Paul and Marilu Townsend Stankee. Rockford resident since 1974. Married Ronald D. Bonacquisti on July 10, 1993. Faith-filled member of Calvary Christian Church where she was the church organist until her health required her to step...

Spc. David J. Badie

Spc. David J. Badie

Aug 1, 2008

Spc. David J. Badie, 23, Rockford, was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 1, 2008.  Born July 30, 1985, son of Netha Annis Morgan, Daniel Morgan and Shawn Badie.  Spc. Badie was a member of the 3rd BDE/1st Infantry/A Company Special Troops BN (Engr), Ft. Hood, Texas.  He attended Belvidere High School and Milton High School.  He was an...

Marion J. Riddell

Marion J. Riddell

Aug 1, 2008

Marion J. Riddell, 81, of Rockford, died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 4, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Guy and Eva (Parks) Saunders. She was previously married to Robert Kilgore who died in February 1994 and then to Norbert Riddell who died in October 2001. Marion was a member of Beth...

Spc. David J. Badie

Spc. David J. Badie

Aug 1, 2008

Spc. David J. Badie, 23, Rockford, was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 1, 2008. Born July 30, 1985, son of Netha Annis Morgan, Daniel Morgan and Shawn Badie. Spc. Badie was a member of the 3rd BDE/1st Infantry/A Company Special Troops BN (Engr), Ft. Hood, Texas. He attended Belvidere High School and Milton High School. He was an...

Louis J. Spencer

Louis J. Spencer

Jul 29, 2008

Louis J. ""Lou"" Spencer, 64, Rockford, died suddenly at 3:20p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.  Born February 9, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio.  Son of Louis J. and Mary Kacenga Spencer.  Graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown, University of Cincinnati, and Aurora University.  Veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Married Sally Stenholm in South Bend, IN.  ...

Louis J. Spencer

Louis J. Spencer

Jul 29, 2008

Louis J. Lou Spencer, 64, Rockford, died suddenly at 3:20p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 9, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio. Son of Louis J. and Mary Kacenga Spencer. Graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown, University of Cincinnati, and Aurora University. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Sally Stenholm in South Bend, IN....

Bradley Jay Greenwaldt

Bradley Jay Greenwaldt

Jul 27, 2008

Bradley J. Greenwaldt, 47, Rockford, lost his courageous battle with cancer at 7:07 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Born December 19, 1960 in Rockford, son of Benjamin F. and Joyce E. Johnson Greenwaldt. Graduated from Guilford High School. Employed in purchasing for Rockford Ball Screw for over 21 years. He was a member of Spring Creek...

Bradley Jay Greenwaldt

Bradley Jay Greenwaldt

Jul 27, 2008

Bradley J. Greenwaldt, 47, Rockford, lost his courageous battle with cancer at 7:07 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital.  Born December 19, 1960 in Rockford, son of Benjamin F. and Joyce E. Johnson Greenwaldt.  Graduated from Guilford High School.  Employed in purchasing for Rockford Ball Screw for over 21 years. He was a member of Spring Creek...

Evelyn L. Almond

Evelyn L. Almond

Jul 26, 2008

Evelyn L. Almond, 94, resident of Rockford and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 in the loving arms of her family in her daughters home. Born January 5, 1914 in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Jesse and Mae (Peterson) Bisbee. She married Joseph W. Almond on September 19, 1931 in Belvidere, IL. He predeceased her in...

Evelyn L. Almond

Evelyn L. Almond

Jul 26, 2008

Evelyn L. Almond, 94, resident of Rockford and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 in the loving arms of her family in her daughters home. Born January 5, 1914 in Rock Island, IL the daughter of Jesse and Mae (Peterson) Bisbee. She married Joseph W. Almond on September 19, 1931 in Belvidere, IL. He predeceased her in...

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