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Braden James Murath

Braden James Murath

Jan 10, 2008

Braden James Murath, infant, died January 10, 2008 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. The son of Gene and Tifany (Larson) Murath. Funeral service and entombment Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Mausoleum, Chapel of Love. Extend online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

Michael Joseph Morrissey

Michael Joseph Morrissey

Jan 10, 2008

After a courageous battle, our dear baby boy, Michael Joseph Morrissey, passed away on Thursday night, January 10, 2008.nbsp; Michael was surrounded by family and friends and our priest, Fr. Beauvais, and died in the loving arms of his mother, father, and big sister as we sang to him the song, Michael Row Your Boat Ashore. nbsp; Michael profoundly changed...

Mary C. Mccaslin

Mary C. Mccaslin

Jan 10, 2008

Mary C. (Betts) McCaslin Mary C. McCaslin, 66, of Montrose, Georgia, formerly of Rockford, IL went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2008 at Nelson-Debes Subacute Complex in the comfort of spirit. Mary was born September 23, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Kathryn (Smith) Betts. Mary married Dennis McCaslin in Rockford on December 13,...

Waldemar Marshall Olson

Waldemar Marshall Olson

Jan 10, 2008

Waldemar Marshall ""Wally"" Olson, 76. of Rockford, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 10, 2008 in his home. Wally was born on January 27, 1931 near Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Evelyn Olson. He grew up near Mondovi and attended Shaldon Valley School. He later moved to Elkmound, WI where he attended Elk Mound High School in Dunn County. Wally enlisted...

Waldemar Marshall Olson

Waldemar Marshall Olson

Jan 10, 2008

Waldemar Marshall Wally Olson, 76. of Rockford, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 10, 2008 in his home. Wally was born on January 27, 1931 near Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Evelyn Olson. He grew up near Mondovi and attended Shaldon Valley School. He later moved to Elkmound, WI where he attended Elk Mound High School in Dunn County. Wally enlisted...

Michael Joseph Morrissey

Michael Joseph Morrissey

Jan 10, 2008

After a courageous battle, our dear baby boy, Michael Joseph Morrissey, passed away on Thursday night, January 10, 2008. Michael was surrounded by family and friends and our priest, Fr. Beauvais, and died in the loving arms of his mother, father, and big sister as we sang to him the song, ""Michael Row Your Boat Ashore."" Michael profoundly changed many...

Sandra J. Snodgrass

Sandra J. Snodgrass

Jan 9, 2008

Sandra J. Snodgrass, 64, Machesney Park, died at 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer.nbsp; Born August 21, 1943 in Camp McCall, NC, daughter of Donald F. Harsh and Frances Riley Hall. Graduated from Morris High School in 1961. Married Richard R. Snodgrass in Morris on November...

Francis Strupp

Francis Strupp

Jan 9, 2008

Francis ""Frank"" Strupp, 76 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in his home. Born January 3, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, son of Ralph Strupp, Sr. and Rose (Weiland) Oliver. Frank served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his daughter Marsha Nelson, Grandchildren Patricia, Heather, Diana, Tracy, Terrie, Daniel, Scott, Jacob, Zachery and...

Sandra J. Snodgrass

Sandra J. Snodgrass

Jan 9, 2008

Sandra J. Snodgrass, 64, Machesney Park, died at 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer. Born August 21, 1943 in Camp McCall, NC, daughter of Donald F. Harsh and Frances Riley Hall. Graduated from Morris High School in 1961. Married Richard R. Snodgrass in Morris on November...

Francis Strupp

Francis Strupp

Jan 9, 2008

Francis Frank Strupp, 76 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in his home. Born January 3, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, son of Ralph Strupp, Sr.nbsp;and Rose (Weiland) Oliver. Frank served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. nbsp; Survivors include his daughter Marsha Nelson, Grandchildren Patricia, Heather, Diana, Tracy, Terrie, Daniel, Scott, Jacob, Zachery and...

Paul C. Kotz

Paul C. Kotz

Jan 9, 2008

Paul C. Kotz, 63, of Rockford, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 13, 1944 in Pierre, SD; the son of Aloysious & Mabel (Knutson) Kotz. Married Alyce F. Houchin on November 22, 1965. He retired as a machinist from Rockford Powertrain. He served in the National Guard. Was a member of...

Paul C. Kotz

Paul C. Kotz

Jan 9, 2008

Paul C. Kotz, 63, of Rockford, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 13, 1944 in Pierre, SD; the son of Aloysious amp; Mabel (Knutson) Kotz. Married Alyce F. Houchin on November 22, 1965. He retired as a machinist from Rockford Powertrain. He served in the National Guard. Was a member of...

Barbara J. Hogan

Barbara J. Hogan

Jan 7, 2008

Barbara J. Hogan, 73, of Rockford, died Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born January 26, 1934 in Rockford, the daughter of Harry and and Margaret (Shelton) Williams.nbsp; A 1951 graduate of West High School. She married Donald L. Hogan in Rockford at St. Marys Church in 1953. Barbara was formerly employed as a legal secretary for Angelo...

Irene Elizabeth Mckeever

Irene Elizabeth Mckeever

Jan 7, 2008

Irene Elizabeth McKeever, 89, Rockford, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2008 in P.A. Peterson Center For Health. Born November 8, 1918 in Rockford, daughter of Luigi and Caroline Bartolini Dodaro. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1936 and Rockford College in 1940. She taught school at Montague and Barbor Schools for a few years following graduation. Married William...

Barbara J. Hogan

Barbara J. Hogan

Jan 7, 2008

Barbara J. Hogan, 73, of Rockford, died Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 26, 1934 in Rockford, the daughter of Harry and and Margaret (Shelton) Williams. A 1951 graduate of West High School. She married Donald L. Hogan in Rockford at St. Marys Church in 1953. Barbara was formerly employed as a legal secretary for Angelo...

Irene Elizabeth Mckeever

Irene Elizabeth Mckeever

Jan 7, 2008

Irene Elizabeth McKeever, 89, Rockford, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2008 in P.A. Peterson Center For Health.nbsp; Born November 8, 1918 in Rockford, daughter of Luigi and Caroline Bartolini Dodaro.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1936 and Rockford College in 1940.nbsp; She taught school at Montague and Barbor Schools for a few years following graduation. Married William...

Elsie J. Champayne-Britz

Elsie J. Champayne-Britz

Jan 6, 2008

Elsie J. Champayne- Britz, 82 of Rockford passed away January 6, 2008 in her home. Born December 26, 1925, the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Chase) Champayne. Elsie was the proud co- owner and manager of the Chambric Farms, located inWinnebago County. She is survived by her daughters Leslie (John) James, Margo Dutton and Gretchen (Keith Tutterrow) MacVenn. Grandchildren Lori,...

Elsie J. Champayne-Britz

Elsie J. Champayne-Britz

Jan 6, 2008

Elsie J. Champayne- Britz, 82 of Rockford passed away January 6, 2008 in her home. Born December 26, 1925, the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Chase) Champayne. Elsie was the proud co- owner and manager of the Chambric Farms, located inWinnebago County. nbsp; She is survived by her daughters Leslie (John) James, Margo Dutton and Gretchen (Keith Tutterrow) MacVenn. Grandchildren...

Arthur W. Winternheimer

Arthur W. Winternheimer

Jan 6, 2008

Arthur W. Winternheimer, 68, of Sun City West, AZ. died on January 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with leukemia.nbsp; He was born in Evansville, IN. on September 20, 1939 to Arthur W. and Ruth Winternheimer.nbsp; He lived most of his life in Rockford, IL.nbsp; He graduated from St. Thomas High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a...

Arthur W. Winternheimer

Arthur W. Winternheimer

Jan 6, 2008

Arthur W. Winternheimer, 68, of Sun City West, AZ. died on January 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Evansville, IN. on September 20, 1939 to Arthur W. and Ruth Winternheimer. He lived most of his life in Rockford, IL. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and served in the U.S. Navy as a...

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