Obituaries

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD. Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Kathleen V. Johnson

Kathleen V. Johnson

August 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

August 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

August 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....

Julie M. Layeux

Julie M. Layeux

August 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...

E. Nadine Pitney

E. Nadine Pitney

August 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

August 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)...

Janice A. Nesbit

Janice A. Nesbit

August 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...

William A. Ritschel

William A. Ritschel

August 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...

Janice A. Nesbit

Janice A. Nesbit

August 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

August 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...

Anita Bouril

Anita Bouril

August 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

August 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...

William A. Ritschel

William A. Ritschel

August 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...

Guy A. Fiorenza

Guy A. Fiorenza

August 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...

Alan E. Diehl, Jr.

Alan E. Diehl, Jr.

August 22, 2008

Alan E. Diehl, Jr., 52 of Rockford passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008 in his home. Born December 4, 1955 in Freeport, IL the son of Alan E. Diehl, Sr. and Lorraine (Fellows) Indermill. Alan was an avid sports fan. He loved the Cubs, Bears and the Bulls. He also enjoyed country music and was associated with the Seed...

Alan E. Diehl

Alan E. Diehl

August 22, 2008

Alan E. Diehl, Jr., 52 of Rockford passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008 in his home. Born December 4, 1955 in Freeport, IL the son of Alan E. Diehl, Sr. and Lorraine (Fellows) Indermill.   Alan was an avid sports fan. He loved the Cubs, Bears and the Bulls. He also enjoyed country music and was associated with the Seed...

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan

August 19, 2008

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan, 90, of Rockford passed away on August 19, 2008. Born March 19, 1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Valentine and Mary (Perago) Palmieri of Chieti, Italy. Ann moved to Rockford during the 1950s and was employed by United Bank/ National City Bank for over 25 years. Ann was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She...

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan

August 19, 2008

Ann Marie Palmieri-Cowan, 90, of Rockford passed away on August 19, 2008. Born March 19, 1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Valentine and Mary (Perago) Palmieri of Chieti, Italy. Ann moved to Rockford during the 1950s and was employed by United Bank/ National City Bank for over 25 years. Ann was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She...

Carolyn Gent

Carolyn Gent

August 17, 2008

Carolyn Gent, 58 of Loves Park passed away August 17, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1949 in Rockford, daughter of James and Jean (Smith) Gent. Carolyn was employed by Atwood Mobile Products where she worked as a shipping clerk.   Carolyn is survived by her sons Ronald (Julie) Gadow and Eric Gadow. Grandchildren Taylor Dickinson,...

Carolyn Gent

Carolyn Gent

August 17, 2008

Carolyn Gent, 58 of Loves Park passed away August 17, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1949 in Rockford, daughter of James and Jean (Smith) Gent. Carolyn was employed by Atwood Mobile Products where she worked as a shipping clerk. Carolyn is survived by her sons Ronald (Julie) Gadow and Eric Gadow. Grandchildren Taylor Dickinson,...