Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Clyde Harris, Jr.

Clyde Harris, Jr.

August 7, 2008

Clyde (Flip) Harris, Jr., 81, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, after a long illness. Born July 15, 1927, in Beloit, WI. The son of Clyde, Sr. and Ruth (Jordan) Harris. Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving the U.S. Navy as a Private Second Class. He was a printer and lithographer at Wilson Hall and retired...

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski

August 7, 2008

Corporal Adam Thomas McKiski, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 during a volunteer mission in Iraq.  Adam was born November 26, 1986 in Rockford, the son of Hal McKiski and Mary (Wearsch) McKiski.  Adam married Jamie L. Kruse (his love) on August 5, 2006.   Adam was the yearbook and newspaper computer technician at Jefferson High School and graduated in 2005....

Clyde Harris

Clyde Harris

August 7, 2008

Clyde (Flip) Harris, Jr., 81, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, after a long illness.  Born July 15, 1927, in Beloit, WI. The son of Clyde, Sr. and Ruth (Jordan) Harris.  Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving the U.S. Navy as a Private Second Class.  He was a printer and lithographer at Wilson Hall and retired...

Bertil H. Hoglind

Bertil H. Hoglind

August 7, 2008

Bertil H. ""Bert"" Hoglind, 74, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Loyalton of Rockford. He was born January 25, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Hugo and Albina (Nelson) Hoglind. Married Cricelda Rios on October 22, 1976. Bert retired from Area Rigging and was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of...

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski

Corporal Adam Thomas Mckiski

August 7, 2008

Corporal Adam Thomas McKiski, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 during a volunteer mission in Iraq. Adam was born November 26, 1986 in Rockford, the son of Hal McKiski and Mary (Wearsch) McKiski. Adam married Jamie L. Kruse (his love) on August 5, 2006. Adam was the yearbook and newspaper computer technician at Jefferson High School and graduated in 2005....

Bertil H. Hoglind

Bertil H. Hoglind

August 7, 2008

Bertil H. Bert Hoglind, 74, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Loyalton of Rockford. He was born January 25, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Hugo and Albina (Nelson) Hoglind. Married Cricelda Rios on October 22, 1976. Bert retired from Area Rigging and was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of...

Sandra Lynn Hunter

Sandra Lynn Hunter

August 5, 2008

Sandra Lynn Sandy Hunter, 41, of Winnebago, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandy was born July 4, 1967 in Rockford the daughter of John and Roberta (Kurth) Tibbett. Sandy married Victor L. Hunter on February 22, 1992 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford....

Robert M. Compton

Robert M. Compton

August 5, 2008

Robert M. ""Bullet"" Compton, 57, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born October 13, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI to Arthur and Hilda (Rockweiler) Compton. Married Susan Wolf in Stillman Valley on May 1, 1982. Robert was a dedicated employee at Schlichting & Sons Excavating for 17 years and a loyal union member of Teamsters Union No.325....

Edmond Ray Baker

Edmond Ray Baker

August 5, 2008

Edmond Ray Baker, 88, of Rockford, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on August 5, 2008. Ray will soar through the air like an eagle, his spirit has been set free, when Jesus took him by the hand and said My son come home with Me. Ray was born October 12, 1919 in Golconda, IL the son of...

Sandra Lynn Hunter

Sandra Lynn Hunter

August 5, 2008

Sandra Lynn ""Sandy"" Hunter, 41, of Winnebago, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sandy was born July 4, 1967 in Rockford the daughter of John and Roberta (Kurth) Tibbett. Sandy married Victor L. Hunter on February 22, 1992 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford....

Robert F. Papich

Robert F. Papich

August 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 M. Compton

Robert M. Compton

August 5, 2008

Robert M. Bullet Compton, 57, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born October 13, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI to Arthur and Hilda (Rockweiler) Compton. Married Susan Wolf in Stillman Valley on May 1, 1982. Robert was a dedicated employee at Schlichting amp; Sons Excavating for 17 years and a loyal union member of Teamsters Union No.325....

Robert F. Papich

Robert F. Papich

August 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....

Edmond Ray Baker

Edmond Ray Baker

August 5, 2008

Edmond Ray Baker, 88, of Rockford, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on August 5, 2008. Ray will soar through the air like an eagle, his spirit has been set free, when Jesus took him by the hand and said ""My son come home with Me"" . Ray was born October 12, 1919 in Golconda, IL the son...

Michael J. Lamont

Michael J. Lamont

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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...