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John Charles Bowman
May 1, 2008
JOHN CHARLES ""?JACK BOWMAN, 73, Rockford, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 11, 1935 in Belvidere, son of Edward Magnus and Mildred Elise Larsen Bowman. He lived the first 18 years of his life on a farm north of Poplar Grove and considered himself a farmer thoughout his life. He...
Ann L. Marshall
May 1, 2008
Ann L. Marshall, 71, of Cherry Valley, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on May 1, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 11, 1936 in Evanston, Il; the daughter of Emil and Albene Caspar. She married Carrell R. Marshall in Fort Wayne, IN on November 3, 1956. Ann was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Survivors include husband, Carrell;...
James Lee Lanham
Apr 30, 2008
James Lee Lanham, 48 of St. Joseph, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 30, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 22, 1960 in Danville, IL, son of Marilyn (Oswalt) McAllister and Randall Lanham. Jim loved to cook, even taking on a second job at Southgate Restaurant. He was an avid mushroom hunter and...
Janalee Whippler Ravitts
Apr 30, 2008
JANALEE WHIPPLER RAVITTS, 52 On 30 April 2008, in Aurora, Colorado, Janalee Ravitts was suddenly summoned away into Heaven from Aurora Medical Center, by means of a massive and completely unforeseeable heart attack, to receive the reward of her faith in Jesus Christ. Born Janalee Green in Kewanee, Illinois, on 3 November 1955, she attended Maud Johnson School, Lincoln Middle...
Janalee Whippler Ravitts
Apr 30, 2008
JANALEE WHIPPLER RAVITTS, 52 On 30 April 2008, in Aurora, Colorado, Janalee Ravitts was suddenly summoned away into Heaven from Aurora Medical Center, by means of a massive and completely unforeseeable heart attack, to receive the reward of her faith in Jesus Christ. Born Janalee Green in Kewanee, Illinois, on 3 November 1955, she attended Maud Johnson School, Lincoln Middle...
James Lee Lanham
Apr 30, 2008
James Lee Lanham, 48 of St. Joseph, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 30, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 22, 1960 in Danville, IL, son of Marilyn (Oswalt) McAllister and Randall Lanham. Jim loved to cook, even taking on a second job at Southgate Restaurant. He was an avid mushroom hunter and...
Sonya L. Garmager
Apr 29, 2008
Sonya L. Garmager, 80 of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born February 4, 1928 in Rockford the daughter of Einer and Mabel (Carlson) Johnson. Sonya married Kristofer Garmager in Rockford on October 18, 1947. Sonya was a member of the Sons of Norway, Daughters of Valhall, Elmhurst Womens Club, WomenSpace and completed training as...
Sonya L. Garmager
Apr 29, 2008
Sonya L. Garmager, 80 of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born February 4, 1928 in Rockford the daughter of Einer and Mabel (Carlson) Johnson. Sonya married Kristofer Garmager in Rockford on October 18, 1947. Sonya was a member of the Sons of Norway, Daughters of Valhall, Elmhurst Womens Club, WomenSpace and completed training as...
Morgan Thomas Strand
Apr 29, 2008
Morgan Thomas Strand, 20, Rockford, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in his home. Born March 6,1988 in Rockford, son of Thomas J. Strand and Mary C. Morgan Strand. Graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School in 2006. He attended Rock Valley College where he had received awards from the English Department for his writings. Member of St....
Morgan Thomas Strand
Apr 29, 2008
Morgan Thomas Strand, 20, Rockford, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in his home. Born March 6, 1988 in Rockford, son of Thomas J. Strand and Mary C. Morgan Strand. Graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School in 2006. He attended Rock Valley College where he had received awards from the English Department for his writings. Member of...
Robert J. Mejia
Apr 28, 2008
Robert J. Rob Mejia, 48 of Loves Park, passed away suddenly Monday, April 28, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Rob was born October 5, 1959 in St. Anthony Hospital the son of Joseph and Margaruete A. (Schenk) Mejia. He graduated from West High School Class of 1977. He was the owner of M amp; J Tax Service for 17 years. Rob...
Robert J. Mejia
Apr 28, 2008
Robert J. ""Rob"" Mejia, 48 of Loves Park, passed away suddenly Monday, April 28, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Rob was born October 5, 1959 in St. Anthony Hospital the son of Joseph and Margaruete A. (Schenk) Mejia. He graduated from West High School Class of 1977. He was the owner of M & J Tax Service for 17 years. Rob...
Howard A. Luse
Apr 26, 2008
Howard A. Luse, 69, of Belvidere, died at 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He lived courageously with multiple myeloma and peritoneal dialysis for six years. He was born on November 26, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Clark and Mabel Luse. He married Jeanne Wagor in Central City, Iowa on...
Howard A. Luse
Apr 26, 2008
Howard A. Luse, 69, of Belvidere, died at 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He lived courageously with multiple myeloma and peritoneal dialysis for six years. He was born on November 26, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Clark and Mabel Luse. He married Jeanne Wagor in Central City, Iowa on...
Edward Vance Platt
Apr 24, 2008
EDWARD VANCE PLATT, MD, 95, of Rockford, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 5, 1912, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of George Hilyard and Blanche Elizabeth (Michael) Platt. Edward married Edythe Howe in Biloxi, MS on April 23, 1941. She passed away on November 16, 1995. He was a Capt. during WWII in...
Edward Vance Platt
Apr 24, 2008
EDWARD VANCE PLATT, MD, 95, of Rockford, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 5, 1912, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of George Hilyard and Blanche Elizabeth (Michael) Platt. Edward married Edythe Howe in Biloxi, MS on April 23, 1941. She passed away on November 16, 1995. He was a Capt. during WWII in...
Bryce Gregory Johnson
Apr 23, 2008
Bryce Gregory Johnson, 59, Rockford, died at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was the son of Nels A. and Phyllis A. (von Schedvin) Johnson. Bryce and his twin sister, Vicki Lynn, were born on January 19, 1949. He was a high school graduate of Rockford East High School, Class of 1967 where he was active in both...
Bryce Gregory Johnson
Apr 23, 2008
Bryce Gregory Johnson, 59, Rockford, died at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was the son of Nels A. and Phyllis A. (von Schedvin) Johnson. Bryce and his twin sister, Vicki Lynn, were born on January 19, 1949. He was a high school graduate of Rockford East High School, Class of 1967 where he was active in both...
James R. Estes
Apr 21, 2008
James R."" Jim"" Estes, 82 a life long resident of Rockford, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 21, 1925, son of Amos and Anne (Mulchaey) Estes. Graduate of St. Thomas Moore Catholic High School and served in the United States Army during WWII. Married to his loving wife Rosemary Christian. Worked for several years as...
Sarah Mistretta
Apr 21, 2008
Sarah Mistretta, 100, of Rockford died with grace at 10:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2008, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on November 3, 1907, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of Carlo and Rose (Gulotta) Pumilia. Sarah married Nick Mistretta in Rockford on October 28, 1928. Nick predeceased her June 8, 1980. Sarah was a member of St. Anthony of...
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