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George L. Westbrook

George L. Westbrook

May 25, 2008

New Milford - George L. Westbrook ,75, passed away Sunday May 25, 2008 at St. Anthony Hospital after a long illness. Born April 22, 1933 son of George and Mae (Bard) Westbrook. Lifelong resident of Rockford. Graduated from East High School, and served as a civil engineer in the United States Army. Married to Lucille R. Blair on January 15,...

Salvatore P. Armato

Salvatore P. Armato

May 25, 2008

Salvatore ""Sam"" P. Armato, 79, a loving husband, father, brother, ""Nanu"" and lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2008 peacefully in his sleep at his home. Sam was born August 1, 1928 in Rockford the son of Peter and Pauline (Guastella) Armato. Sam married Adeline Salamone on November 19, 1949 at St. Anthony...

Nella Burns

Nella Burns

May 24, 2008

Nella Burns, 65, of Rockford, died peacefully at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on June 5, 1942, in Malecz-Pruzana, Poland, the daughter of Pawel and Olga (Wasilewska) Zeludko. Pawl died in WWII and Olga re-married and her new last name became Zeltins. Later Olga married Mick Arjan, to...

Mary G. Malavolti

Mary G. Malavolti

May 24, 2008

Mary G. Malavolti, 77Rockford-Mary G. Malavolti, 77 of Rockford died peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Born February 27, 1934 in Rockford to the parents of Dominic and Nancy (Thomasino) Palmeno. Married to the love of her life, Toby Malavolti on March 21, 1952. Mary attended St. Edwards School and East High School, worked for several companies including Greenlees and "All...

Marie A. Anderson

Marie A. Anderson

May 24, 2008

Marie A. Anderson, 77 of Rockford, died May 24, 2008 in her home. Born September 7, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Gust and Dorothy (Kappenman) Josephitis. Worked as a Registered Nurse for the State of Illinois. She enjoyed sewing, reading and was always interested in hearing and repeating stories about her grandchildren. Survivors include her children; Jayne Andrews of Tenn,...

Marie A. Anderson

Marie A. Anderson

May 24, 2008

Marie A. Anderson, 77 of Rockford, died May 24, 2008 in her home. Born September 7, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Gust and Dorothy (Kappenman) Josephitis. Worked as a Registered Nurse for the State of Illinois. She enjoyed sewing, reading and was always interested in hearing and repeating stories about her grandchildren. Survivors include her children; Jayne Andrews of Tenn,...

Nella Burns

Nella Burns

May 24, 2008

Nella Burns, 65, of Rockford, died peacefully at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1942, in Malecz-Pruzana, Poland, the daughter of Pawel and Olga (Wasilewska) Zeludko. Pawl died in WWII and Olga re-married and her new last name became Zeltins. Later Olga married Mick Arjan, to...

Mary G. Malavolti

Mary G. Malavolti

May 24, 2008

Mary G. Malavolti, 77Rockford-Mary G. Malavolti, 77 of Rockford died peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Born February 27, 1934 in Rockford to the parents of Dominic and Nancy (Thomasino) Palmeno. Married to the love of her life, Toby Malavolti on March 21, 1952. Mary attended St. Edwards School and East High School, worked for several companies including Greenlees and All...

Anne Mccrea

Anne Mccrea

May 23, 2008

Anne McCrea of Rockford, died after a short illness in her home on May 23, 2008. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Immigrated with her family to the United States in 1968. Married Hugh McCrea in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Anne was a homemaker most of her life and took great pride in her home and family. She enjoyed home decorating...

Anne Mccrea

Anne Mccrea

May 23, 2008

Anne McCrea of Rockford, died after a short illness in her home on May 23, 2008. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Immigrated with her family to the United States in 1968. Married Hugh McCrea in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Anne was a homemaker most of her life and took great pride in her home and family. She enjoyed home decorating...

Gordon W. Hawn

Gordon W. Hawn

May 22, 2008

Gordon W. Hawn, Jr., 85, a lifetime resident of Rockford, passed away on May 22, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.  Gordon was born March 5, 1923 in Rockford the son of Gordon W. Hawn, Sr. and Edna M. (Stephenson) Hawn.  He married Florence on September 5, 1942 in Bowling Green, Missouri.   Gordon was a US Army veteran of World War...

Gordon W. Hawn

Gordon W. Hawn

May 22, 2008

Gordon W. Hawn, Jr., 85, a lifetime resident of Rockford, passed away on May 22, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Gordon was born March 5, 1923 in Rockford the son of Gordon W. Hawn, Sr. and Edna M. (Stephenson) Hawn. He married Florence on September 5, 1942 in Bowling Green, Missouri. Gordon was a US Army veteran of World War...

Erma Elizabeth (Dotts) Sauer

Erma Elizabeth (Dotts) Sauer

May 21, 2008

Erma Elizabeth (Dotts) Sauerpassed awayfrom natural causes on May 21, 2008, at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, IA. Erma was born in Carrollton, Ohio to Frank and Daisy Dotts on April 7, 1913, she was a 1931graduate and valedictorian of her class at Carrollton High School.She graduated fromMercy Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1934, and was employed for five years at...

Lorraine K. Youngren

Lorraine K. Youngren

May 21, 2008

Lorraine Kathryn Youngren, 86, of Rockford, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday May 21, 2008 at P.A. Peterson Bergmark Villa. Born June 14, 1921 in Savanna, Illinois. daughter of Stephen and Mary (Notz) Bellich. Lived in Rockford for over 60 years, coming from Savanna, Illinois. Lorraine Married John A. Youngren on December 27, 1941 in Savanna. She was a devoted homemaker...

Erma Elizabeth Sauer

Erma Elizabeth Sauer

May 21, 2008

Erma Elizabeth (Dotts) Sauer passed away from natural causes on May 21, 2008, at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, IA.  Erma was born in Carrollton, Ohio to Frank and Daisy Dotts on April 7, 1913, she was a 1931 graduate and valedictorian of her class at Carrollton High School. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1934, and was...

Lorraine K. Youngren

Lorraine K. Youngren

May 21, 2008

Lorraine Kathryn Youngren,  86,  of Rockford,  died at 4:20 a.m. Monday May 21,  2008 at P.A. Peterson Bergmark Villa.  Born June 14,  1921 in Savanna,  Illinois.  daughter of Stephen and Mary (Notz) Bellich.  Lived in Rockford for over 60 years,  coming from Savanna,  Illinois.  Lorraine Married John A.  Youngren on December 27,  1941 in Savanna.  She was a devoted homemaker...

Robert D. Flemming

Robert D. Flemming

May 20, 2008

Robert D. "Bob" Flemming Robert D. "Bob" Flemming, 68, of Cherry Valley, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Bob was born July 11, 1939 in Belvidere the son of Robert J. and Ruby (Downing) Flemming. He married Janice "Jan" Versetti on May 30, 1968 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves...

Lloyd L. Heiser

Lloyd L. Heiser

May 20, 2008

Lloyd L. Heiser , was born into eternal life on Tuesday May 20, 2008 surrounded by family after a long illness. Born May 31, 1936, Plain WI, son of Sylvester and Grace Heiser. Married Michaeline (Mickey) Blau on February 11, 1956. Lloyd spent 35 years in the banking industry in various positions beginning at Central National Bank (later United Banks)...

Lloyd L. Heiser

Lloyd L. Heiser

May 20, 2008

Lloyd L. Heiser , was born into eternal life on Tuesday May 20, 2008 surrounded by family after a long illness.   Born May 31, 1936, Plain WI, son of Sylvester and Grace Heiser.   Married Michaeline (Mickey) Blau on February 11, 1956.  Lloyd spent 35 years in the banking industry in various positions beginning at Central National Bank (later United Banks)...

Robert D Flemming

Robert D Flemming

May 20, 2008

Robert D. Bob Flemming Robert D. Bob Flemming, 68, of Cherry Valley, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Bob was born July 11, 1939 in Belvidere the son of Robert J. and Ruby (Downing) Flemming. He married Janice Jan Versetti on May 30, 1968 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves...

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