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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

J. Jesus Cardenas

J. Jesus Cardenas

May 16, 2008

J. Jesus Cardenas, 78 of Rockford died Friday, May 16, 2008. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic church, 1010 Ferguson Rd.  with Franciscan Friars officiating. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday May 20 from 5-8 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd.

James Buelow

James Buelow

May 16, 2008

James Beaze Buelow Loving husband, father, brother and best friend James Robert Buelow, 51, of Rockford, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 16, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born October 2, 1956 the son of Herbert and Carol (Horsley) Buelow in Rockford, Ill. He graduated from East High School in 1974. Jim married Julia...

David E. Rush, Sr.

David E. Rush, Sr.

May 16, 2008

David E. Rush, Sr., Chopper, 51 of Rockford passed away in Knobel, Arkansas on May 16, 2008. Born June 23, 1956 in Rockford, the son of Clyde and Julia Ann (Potter) Rush. He loved to ride, loved to wrench and loved his ladies and not necessarily in that order. Survivors include his son David E. Rush, Jr. Brothers Raymond (Alice)...

David E. Rush

David E. Rush

May 16, 2008

David E. Rush, Sr., ""Chopper"" , 51 of Rockford passed away in Knobel, Arkansas on May 16, 2008. Born June 23, 1956 in Rockford, the son of Clyde and Julia Ann (Potter) Rush. He loved to ride, loved to wrench and loved his ladies and not necessarily in that order. Survivors include his son David E. Rush, Jr. Brothers Raymond...

June M. Phillips

June M. Phillips

May 15, 2008

June M. Phillips, 82 of Little Rock and formerly of Rockford, the youngest daughter of Norma and Edward Johnson, passed away May 15, 2008. Born June 12, 1925 in Rockford. Graduate of East High School and attended Rockford College. Married her loving husband of 62 years Robert J. Phillips, after he returned from WWII. June was instrumental in putting Robert...

June M. Phillips

June M. Phillips

May 15, 2008

June M. Phillips, 82  of Little Rock and formerly of Rockford, the youngest daughter of Norma and Edward Johnson, passed away May 15, 2008. Born June 12, 1925 in Rockford. Graduate of East High School and attended Rockford College. Married her loving husband of 62 years Robert J. Phillips, after he returned from WWII. June was instrumental in putting Robert...

Leonard Lawrence Klonicki

Leonard Lawrence Klonicki

May 13, 2008

LEONARD LAWRENCE KLONICKILOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND GREAT- GRANDFATHER Leonard Lawrence Klonicki, 81, of Rockford, passed away at 12:45a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born August 2, 1926 in Chicago, IL; son of Aldebert and Mary Frances (Kaminski) Klodnicki. Married Josephine Faye Iverson in Rockford on January 6, 1951. Leonard served in the...

Sheila Dewitt Yunek

Sheila Dewitt Yunek

May 13, 2008

Sheila DeWitt Yunek died in her home on May 13, 2008. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born to Clarence (Roy) DeWitt and Jacqueline Lantz on October 2, 1955 in Rockford. Sheila will be missed terribly by all she left behind.  Survivors include longtime companion Ivan Chamberlain; her 2 daughters, Sanya (Robert) Del Rio and Tanya (Steve) Noble; precious...

Sheila Dewitt Yunek

Sheila Dewitt Yunek

May 13, 2008

Sheila DeWitt Yunek died in her home on May 13, 2008. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born to Clarence (Roy) DeWitt and Jacqueline Lantz on October 2, 1955 in Rockford. Sheila will be missed terribly by all she left behind. Survivors include longtime companion Ivan Chamberlain; her 2 daughters, Sanya (Robert) Del Rio and Tanya (Steve) Noble; precious...

Judith M. Ibarra

Judith M. Ibarra

May 13, 2008

Judith ""Judy"" (Swenson) Ibarra, 69 of Rockford, died peacefully from complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Eastbank Rehabilitation Center. Born in Rockford on September 23, 1938 the first child of Stanley and Esther (Bennett) Lucas. Married Norman (Mike) Swenson in March of 1957 and had 3 children. Graduate of Rock Valley College as a Respritory Therapist. She...

Leonard Lawrence Klonicki

Leonard Lawrence Klonicki

May 13, 2008

LEONARD LAWRENCE KLONICKILOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND GREAT- GRANDFATHER Leonard Lawrence Klonicki, 81, of Rockford, passed away at 12:45a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born August 2, 1926 in Chicago, IL; son of Aldebert and Mary Frances (Kaminski) Klodnicki. Married Josephine Faye Iverson in Rockford on January 6, 1951. Leonard served in the...

Judith (Swenson) Ibarra

Judith (Swenson) Ibarra

May 13, 2008

Judith Judy (Swenson) Ibarra, 69 of Rockford, died peacefully from complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Eastbank Rehabilitation Center. Born in Rockford on September 23, 1938 the first child of Stanley and Esther (Bennett) Lucas. Married Norman (Mike) Swenson in March of 1957 and had 3 children. Graduate of Rock Valley College as a Respritory Therapist. She...

Gerald A. Schrom

Gerald A. Schrom

May 12, 2008

Gerald A. Schrom Sr., 86 of Rockford died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 in his home after a brief battle with cancer. Born February 5, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Arthur and Anna (Peterson) Schrom. Gerald married Arlene Fitzgerald in Rockford on July 31, 1943. She predeceased him on January 29, 2005. Gerald was co-owner of Schroms...

Gerald A. Schrom

Gerald A. Schrom

May 12, 2008

Gerald A. Schrom Sr., 86 of Rockford died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 in his home after a brief battle with cancer. Born February 5, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Arthur and Anna (Peterson) Schrom. Gerald married Arlene Fitzgerald in Rockford on July 31, 1943. She predeceased him on January 29, 2005. Gerald was co-owner of Schroms...

Grace Rose Benner

Grace Rose Benner

May 12, 2008

Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner, 99 Loving wife, mother, nana and great nana In loving celebration of her life   Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner, 99, of Rockford, went home to be with our Lord with her loving family by her side at 1:45pm Monday, May 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness. Born on July 7, 1908 in Donaldsonville,...

Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner

Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner

May 12, 2008

Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner, 99 Loving wife, mother, nana and great nana In loving celebration of her life Grace Rose (Oddo) Benner, 99, of Rockford, went home to be with our Lord with her loving family by her side at 1:45pm Monday, May 12, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness. Born on July 7, 1908 in Donaldsonville,...

Angelo A. Spataro

Angelo A. Spataro

May 11, 2008

Angelo A. Spataro, 84, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born February 25, 1924, in Rockford. He is the son of Joseph and Rose (Lafasto) Spataro. Angelo was self employed in auto parts sales. He is a veteran of the Army, serving in WWII. He attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Angelo is survived by...

Angelo A. Spataro

Angelo A. Spataro

May 11, 2008

Angelo A. Spataro, 84, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Provena Cor Mariae Center.  Born February 25, 1924, in Rockford.  He is the son of Joseph and Rose (Lafasto) Spataro.  Angelo was self employed in auto parts sales.  He is a veteran of the Army, serving in WWII.  He attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Angelo is survived by...

Janet M. Heid

Janet M. Heid

May 11, 2008

Janet Heid Beloved Mother and Friend   Janet Heid of Rockford, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Madison, WI. Born in Chicago the daughter of Paul and Edith Ross. Worked at Hamilton-Sundstrand for 21 years as a cost accountant. Janet was widely known for being a long time breeder of champion Yorkshire Terriers. She belonged to the American Kennel Club, Yorkshire...

Janet Heid

Janet Heid

May 11, 2008

Janet Heid Beloved Mother and Friend Janet Heid of Rockford, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Madison, WI. Born in Chicago the daughter of Paul and Edith Ross. Worked at Hamilton-Sundstrand for21 years as a cost accountant. Janet was widely known for being a long time breeder of champion Yorkshire Terriers. She belonged to the American Kennel Club, Yorkshire Terrier...