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Dorothy F. Mccoy Sullivan

Dorothy F. Mccoy Sullivan

Feb 4, 2008

Dorothy F. McCoy Sullivan, 93, Rockford, died February 4, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born in the same hospital on August 10, 1914, daughter of Frank and Alta Strong McCoy. Graduated from Belvidere High School in 1934 and prior to her marriage she worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. in Belvidere. On August 1, 1942 she married Eugene B....

Robert William Alexander

Robert William Alexander

Feb 4, 2008

Robert William Alexander, 77, of Rockford passed away on February 4, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born July 6, 1930 in Detroit, MI to William A. and Mary (Pickering) Alexander. Bob attended Wayne University, received BS from Oklahoma State University. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and flew combat in the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam War. Returned from...

Evelyn R. Jacobsen

Evelyn R. Jacobsen

Feb 3, 2008

Evelyn R. Jacobsen took her last big trip on the morning of February 3, 2008.nbsp; Born October 27, 1924, daughter of Elmer Bant Riley and Jenny Toot Bocker Riley.nbsp; Ev is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lee Jake Jacobsen, son Riley (Amy) Jacobsen and grandchildren , Spencer and Molly Jacobsen all of Rockford and her beloved dog,...

Evelyn R. Jacobsen

Evelyn R. Jacobsen

Feb 3, 2008

Evelyn R. Jacobsen took her last big trip on the morning of February 3, 2008. Born October 27, 1924, daughter of Elmer ""Bant"" Riley and Jenny ""Toot"" Bocker Riley. Ev is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lee ""Jake"" Jacobsen, son Riley (Amy) Jacobsen and grandchildren , Spencer and Molly Jacobsen all of Rockford and her beloved dog,...

Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch

Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch

Feb 1, 2008

Lilyana Payj Marie ""Lil Mama"" Morrison-Finch, 3 months, of Rockford, was called to heaven on Friday, February 1, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on November 3, 2007; in Rockford to proud parents Courtni and Andy. In loving memory of our precious angel. She brought joy to the world with her smile and touched the lives of many in...

Kenneth Earnest

Kenneth Earnest

Feb 1, 2008

Kenneth ?Ken Earnest, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born February 9, 1928 in Freeport, IL; the son of Harry and Anne Earnest. Ken was a professional car salesman from 1953 until 1993 for several local dealerships before opening his own car lot. Automobile racing of all types was a passion. He enjoyed powerful...

Pamela J. Wieland

Pamela J. Wieland

Feb 1, 2008

Pamela Jean Wilson Wieland, 51, lost her 8 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer on February 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born in Rockford on September 25, 1956 to Delbert and Neva (Tielkemeier) Wilson. For many years, Pam was self-employed as the talented owner and creative genius of Applied Design. In recent years, she worked at her dream job...

Raymond F. Callihan

Raymond F. Callihan

Feb 1, 2008

Raymond F. Callihan, 90, Rockford, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 in River Bluff Nursing Home.nbsp; Born September 17, 1917 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Elizabeth Millar Callihan.nbsp; Married Ruth Lucas in Rockford on December 31, 1917.nbsp; Employed by Roper Stove for 23 years, Barber Colman for 12 years and retired from the Rockford School District after...

Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch

Lilyana Payj Marie Morrison-Finch

Feb 1, 2008

Lilyana Payj Marie Lil Mama Morrison-Finch, 3 months, of Rockford, was called to heaven on Friday, February 1, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on November 3, 2007; in Rockford to proud parents Courtni and Andy. In loving memory of our precious angel. She brought joy to the world with her smile and touched the lives of many in...

Raymond F. Callihan

Raymond F. Callihan

Feb 1, 2008

Raymond F. Callihan, 90, Rockford, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born September 17, 1917 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Elizabeth Millar Callihan. Married Ruth Lucas in Rockford on December 31, 1917. Employed by Roper Stove for 23 years, Barber Colman for 12 years and retired from the Rockford School District after...

Kenneth E. Earnest

Kenneth E. Earnest

Feb 1, 2008

Kenneth ""?Ken Earnest, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born February 9, 1928 in Freeport, IL; the son of Harry and Anne Earnest. Ken was a professional car salesman from 1953 until 1993 for several local dealerships before opening his own car lot. Automobile racing of all types was a passion. He enjoyed powerful...

Pamela J. Wieland

Pamela J. Wieland

Feb 1, 2008

Pamela Jean Wilson Wieland, 51, lost her 8 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer on February 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born in Rockford on September 25, 1956 to Delbert and Neva (Tielkemeier) Wilson. For many years, Pam was self-employed as the talented owner and creative genius of Applied Design.nbsp; In recent years, she worked at her dream job...

Patricia S. Papadopoulos

Patricia S. Papadopoulos

Jan 31, 2008

Patricia S. Papadopoulos, 64, Rockford, died at 2:32 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born April 9, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas, daughter of Charles and Queva Kinnikin Wallace. Rockford resident since 2004. Married Christos Papadopoulos in Virginia Beach, VA on December 14, 1988. Member of the BahaI faith. Most recently she has...

Patricia S. Papadopoulos

Patricia S. Papadopoulos

Jan 31, 2008

Patricia S. Papadopoulos, 64, Rockford, died at 2:32 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.nbsp; Born April 9, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas, daughter of Charles and Queva Kinnikin Wallace.nbsp; Rockford resident since 2004.nbsp; Married Christos Papadopoulos in Virginia Beach, VA on December 14, 1988.nbsp; Member of the BahaI faith.nbsp; Most recently she has...

Donald C. Kelley

Donald C. Kelley

Jan 30, 2008

Donald C. Kelley, 94, of Plainfield, passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Edwards Hospital, Naperville. Born on October 22, 1913 in Franklin Grove, IL; the son of Charles B. Kelley and Clara Albrecht. He married Adeline Meta Schoewer on April 9, 1940 in Rockford, IL. They were the first couple married at the present Redeemer...

Donald C. Kelley

Donald C. Kelley

Jan 30, 2008

Donald C. Kelley, 94, of Plainfield, passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Edwards Hospital, Naperville. Born on October 22, 1913 in Franklin Grove, IL; the son of Charles B. Kelley and Clara Albrecht. He married Adeline Meta Schoewer on April 9, 1940 in Rockford, IL. They were the first couple married at the present Redeemer...

Nathan E. Rogers

Nathan E. Rogers

Jan 29, 2008

Nathan E. Nate Dog Rogers, 79, Rockford, died at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Born February 6, 1928 in Blanchardville, WI, son of Joseph and Anna Williams Rogers. He graduated from Blanchardville High School and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Married his wife, Theresa Dobrowolski, May 30, 1956.nbsp; Employed as a maintenance engineer for...

Nathan E. Rogers

Nathan E. Rogers

Jan 29, 2008

Nathan E. ""Nate Dog"" Rogers, 79, Rockford, died at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in Swedish American Hospital. Born February 6, 1928 in Blanchardville, WI, son of Joseph and Anna Williams Rogers. He graduated from Blanchardville High School and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Married his wife, Theresa Dobrowolski, May 30, 1956. Employed as a maintenance engineer for...

Lois E. Stein

Lois E. Stein

Jan 28, 2008

Lois E. Stein, 60, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008 in her home. Born on September 24, 1947 in Alicia, Arkansas; the daughter of James A. and Callie Crawford. She married Larry A. Stein on July 17, 1971 in Rockford. She was employed by the Winnebago County Building Department for too many years....

Lois E. Stein

Lois E. Stein

Jan 28, 2008

Lois E. Stein, 60, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008 in her home. Born on September 24, 1947 in Alicia, Arkansas; the daughter of James A. and Callie Crawford. She married Larry A. Stein on July 17, 1971 in Rockford. She was employed by the Winnebago County Building Department for too many years....

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