September 24, 2008

Mary Catherine Kate Schlenk, 91 of Rockford passed away on September 24, 2008 in St. Anne Center. Born July 11, 1917 in Rockford, the daughter of James and Ann (Johnson) Lonergan. She was a 1935 graduate of Muldoon High School and a 1938 graduate of Columbus School of Nursing in Chicago. Kate married George J. Schlenk in Rockford in the...

September 24, 2008

Jamaal Isaac DeValle Garcia, 25 of Machesney Park, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Born July 7, 1983 the son of Rebecca Lopez. Survivors include his Mother; girlfriend, Roxanne Ortiz and his unborn daughter; grandparent, Lorenza G. Silva; sisters, Priscilla Rodriguez, Samantha N. Lopez (J.J. Young) and Tiffany I. Martinez; 2 nieces; 4 nephews and various aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial...

September 23, 2008

Van Ty Tran, 48Rockford Van Ty Tran, 48, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at home. Van was born July 9, 1960 in Laos, the son of Kiang Bo and Bao Thi Tran. Survivors include; his girlfriend Symoukda Chanthamath, daughters; Memory Tran, Vandy Tran, and Mona Chanthamath. Brothers; Michael Tran, Lantha Boutmahanimith, Long Tran, and Em Keoasa. Sister;...

September 23, 2008

Alyce F. Kotz, 61, of Rockford passed away at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Born February 24, 1947 in Presho, South Dakota to John and Marie (Schoenfelder) Houchin. She married Paul C. Kotz on November 22, 1965 in Kennebec, South Dakota. Alyce enjoyed sewing, crafts, and spending time with...

September 23, 2008

Van Ty Tran,  48 Rockford Van Ty Tran, 48, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at home. Van was born July 9, 1960 in Laos, the son of Kiang Bo and Bao Thi Tran.   Survivors include;  his girlfriend Symoukda Chanthamath, daughters; Memory Tran, Vandy Tran, and Mona Chanthamath. Brothers; Michael Tran, Lantha Boutmahanimith, Long Tran,  and Em Keoasa. ...

September 23, 2008

Alyce F. Kotz, 61, of Rockford passed away at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Born February 24, 1947 in Presho, South Dakota to John and Marie (Schoenfelder) Houchin. She married Paul C. Kotz on November 22, 1965 in Kennebec, South Dakota. Alyce enjoyed sewing, crafts, and spending time with...

September 22, 2008

James K. (Jim) Harty, 67, of Rockford died at 5:35 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2008 at Nelson Debes Sub-acute Care Center following  a battle with Parkinsons Disease. Born September 7, 1941 in Shullsburg, WI to James T. and Ella Harty.  After graduating from Shullsburg High School, Jim served in the U.S. Army in Korea.  He enjoyed cooking at the St....

September 22, 2008

James K. (Jim) Harty, 67, of Rockford died at 5:35 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2008 at Nelson Debes Sub-acute Care Center following a battle with Parkinsons Disease. Born September 7, 1941 in Shullsburg, WI to James T. and Ella Harty. After graduating from Shullsburg High School, Jim served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He enjoyed cooking at the St....

September 21, 2008

Josephine T. ""Jo"" Disch, 101 of Rockford, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 in her home. Born Oct. 16, 1906 in Beloit, WI daughter of Phillip and Teresa (Grady) Finnegan. Graduated from Beloit High School in 1924 and Ward Business School. Married Casper H. Disch on Aug. 25, 1936 at St. Judes Church in Beloit, WI. He preceded her in death...

September 21, 2008

Josephine T. Jo Disch, 101 of Rockford, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 in her home. Born Oct. 16, 1906 in Beloit, WI daughter of Phillip and Teresa (Grady) Finnegan. Graduated from Beloit High School in 1924 and Ward Business School. Married Casper H. Disch on Aug. 25, 1936 at St. Judes Church in Beloit, WI. He preceded her in death...

September 20, 2008

Jo Ann L. Wolfley, 77, of Rockford died on September 20, 2008 in Provena St. Anne Center. Jo Ann was born October 25, 1930 in Cairo, Il the daughter of Roy Armstrong and Mary Anderson. Jo Ann married Richard F. Wolfley on October 14, 1967 in Rockford. Jo Ann received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Indiana Univesity and was...

September 20, 2008

Jo Ann L. Wolfley, 77, of Rockford died on September 20, 2008 in Provena St. Anne Center.  Jo Ann was born October 25, 1930 in Cairo, Il the daughter of Roy Armstrong and Mary Anderson.  Jo Ann married Richard F. Wolfley on October 14, 1967 in Rockford.   Jo Ann received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Indiana Univesity and was...

September 19, 2008

Arthur H. NesbitDEVOTED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER, AND UNCLEArthur H. Nesbit, 87, of Rockford, died Friday, September 19, 2008, in his home at Wesley Willows. Born July 5, 1921 in Penrose, Colorado, the son of William A. and Edith U. (Henderson) Nesbit. Married Janice A. Sampson in London Mills on February 6, 1946. They were married for over 62 years.  Resident...

September 19, 2008

Arthur H. Nesbit

DEVOTED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER, AND UNCLE

Arthur H. Nesbit, 87, of Rockford, died Friday, September 19, 2008, in his home at Wesley Willows. Born July 5, 1921 in Penrose, Colorado, the son of William A. and Edith U. (Henderson) Nesbit. Married Janice A. Sampson in London Mills on February 6, 1946. They were married for over 62...

September 18, 2008

Steven P. Craig, 44, Rockford died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 1, 1964 in Rockford, son of Don and Jill Conley Craig. Graduated from West High School in 1982 and married Ann L. Connell on June 19, 1982. He spent 27 years with his many friends as a proud employee of Pierce...

September 18, 2008

Steven P. Craig, 44, Rockford died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.  Born March 1, 1964 in Rockford, son of Don and Jill Conley Craig.  Graduated from West High School in 1982 and married Ann L. Connell on June 19, 1982.  He spent 27 years with his many friends as a proud employee of Pierce...

September 18, 2008

John A. Whitfield Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend John A. Whitfield, 77, of Cherry Valley, formerly of McHenry County, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. John was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Arthur Joseph and Loretta Elizabeth (Sawyer) Whitfield. John married Donna...

September 18, 2008

Lila Margaret Palmer, 93, of Rockford passed away on September 18, 2008. Born May 18, 1915 in Pittsville, WI, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Kaiser) Vondra, she married John Daniel Palmer in Stockton, IL on May 17, 1941. He predeceased her on October 11, 2000.   Lila was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She loved flowers and gardening,...

September 18, 2008

John A. Whitfield   Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend   John A. Whitfield, 77, of Cherry Valley, formerly of McHenry County, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family.  John was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Arthur Joseph and Loretta Elizabeth (Sawyer) Whitfield.  John married Donna...

September 18, 2008

Lila Margaret Palmer, 93, of Rockford passed away on September 18, 2008. Born May 18, 1915 in Pittsville, WI, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Kaiser) Vondra, she married John Daniel Palmer in Stockton, IL on May 17, 1941. He predeceased her on October 11, 2000. Lila was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She loved flowers and gardening,...