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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

Vaughn J. Fitzgerald

Oct 17, 2007

Vaughn J. "Curly" Fitzgerald, 80 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Born July 3, 1927 in Knobel (Tipperary), Arkansas, the son of Clarence andLena (Burns) Fitzgerald. Vaughn married Betty (Cox) Fitzgerald on December 13, 1950 inRockford. Vaughn served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was active with the Navy for 6 years and with the reserves...

Virginia Alice Mcartor

Virginia Alice Mcartor

Oct 17, 2007

Virginia Alice McArtor, 86 of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 30, 1921 in Vincennes, Indiana the only daughter of Virgil and Ruth (Patterson) McArtor. Virginia moved from Vincennes to Rockford in 1958 when she began working for Muller Dairy until 1960. Virginia then worked for United Way of Rockford...

James W. Brown

James W. Brown

Oct 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Uncle James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family. Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown. Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University. Married Clarice L....

James W. Brown

James W. Brown

Oct 11, 2007

JAMES W. BROWN, 69 Loving Husband, Brother and Unclenbsp;nbsp; James W. Brown, 69, Rockford, lost his long battle with cancer at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family.nbsp; Born May 11, 1938 in Rockford, son of Alfred S. and Ruth Todson Brown.nbsp; Graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Bradley University.nbsp; Married Clarice L....

Alex J. Maggio

Alex J. Maggio

Oct 9, 2007

Alex J. Maggio, 80, of Loves Park, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 24, 1927 in Rockford; son of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. Married Antoinette Perno in 1950 in Rockford; she predeceased him on May 28, 2002. Alex was...

Alex J. Maggio

Alex J. Maggio

Oct 9, 2007

Alex J. Maggio, 80, of Loves Park, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 24, 1927 in Rockford; son of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. Married Antoinette Perno in 1950 in Rockford; she predeceased him on May 28, 2002. Alex was...

Warren Duff

Warren Duff

Oct 9, 2007

Warren Duff, 70, of Rockford, passed away at 4:10p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in his home. Born October 9, 1937 in Maynard, AK; son of Andrew Duff and Alma Crowell. Married Coleena M. DeMack in Hernando, Miss on May 12, 1957. Warren worked for J.L. Clark and later at National Lock for 20 years. He retired in 2000 from...

Warren Duff

Warren Duff

Oct 9, 2007

Warren Duff, 70, of Rockford, passed away at 4:10p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in his home. Born October 9, 1937 in Maynard, AK; son of Andrew Duff and Alma Crowell. Married Coleena M. DeMack in Hernando, Miss on May 12, 1957. Warren worked for J.L. Clark and later at National Lock for 20 years. He retired in 2000 from...

Virginia J. Henricks

Virginia J. Henricks

Oct 8, 2007

Virginia J. Henricks, 93, of Rockford, died on October 8, 2007 in her daughters home. Virginia was born on September 22, 1914 in Wenona, IL the daughter of Ricardo Campobello and Virginia (Fiorentino).nbsp; Virginia married Francis B. Henricks at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rockford on July 10, 1937. This year celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary. nbsp; Virginia had worked...

Virginia J. Henricks

Virginia J. Henricks

Oct 8, 2007

Virginia J. Henricks, 93, of Rockford, died on October 8, 2007 in her daughters home. Virginia was born on September 22, 1914 in Wenona, IL the daughter of Ricardo Campobello and Virginia (Fiorentino). Virginia married Francis B. Henricks at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rockford on July 10, 1937. This year celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary. Virginia had worked at...

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Oct 6, 2007

Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11 Our Beloved Angel Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11, of Machesney Park, died at 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Born March 31, 1996 in Rockford, the daughter of Don D. Verdina and Kelly (Wiegers) Verdina. Stephanie was a 6th grade student at Ralston...

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Stephanie Marie Verdina

Oct 6, 2007

Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11 Our Beloved Angelnbsp;nbsp; Stephanie Marie Verdina, 11, of Machesney Park, died at 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Born March 31, 1996 in Rockford, the daughter of Don D. Verdina and Kelly (Wiegers) Verdina. Stephanie was a 6th grade student at Ralston...

Dorothy J. Hayden

Dorothy J. Hayden

Oct 4, 2007

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Dorothy J. Hayden, 91 of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born October 6, 1915 in Webber, KS daughter of Ortha and Veda (Duncan) McCutcheon. Dorothy married Keith E. Hayden on July 11, 1934. He predeceased her on Feb. 24, 2006. Dorothy was an avid gardener and golfer. She was...

Dorothy J. Hayden

Dorothy J. Hayden

Oct 4, 2007

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmothernbsp;nbsp; Dorothy J. Hayden, 91 of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Provena Cor Mariae. Born October 6, 1915 in Webber, KS daughter of Ortha and Veda (Duncan) McCutcheon. Dorothy married Keith E. Hayden on July 11, 1934. He predeceased her on Feb. 24, 2006. nbsp;Dorothy was an avid gardener and golfer. She was...

Christine E. Clark

Christine E. Clark

Oct 1, 2007

Christine E. (Chris) Clark 83 Loving Mother and Grandmother Rockford- Christine E. (Chris) Clark of Rockford died at 12:10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007 after an extended illness. Born on August 20, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Daughter of Olen and Helen (Wagner) Nelson. Graduate of Ottumwa Heights Academy (Iowa). Married E. Scott (Scotty) Clark of Rockford on June 22, 1945,...

Christine E. (Chris) Clark

Christine E. (Chris) Clark

Oct 1, 2007

Christine E. (Chris) Clark 83 Loving Mother and Grandmothernbsp;nbsp; Rockford- Christine E. (Chris) Clark of Rockford died at 12:10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007 after an extended illness.nbsp; Born on August 20, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa.nbsp; Daughter of Olen and Helen (Wagner) Nelson.nbsp; Graduate of Ottumwa Heights Academy (Iowa).nbsp; Married E. Scott (Scotty) Clark of Rockford on June 22, 1945,...

Joshua Jacob Leek

Joshua Jacob Leek

Sep 30, 2007

Joshua Jacob Leek, 23, of Rockford, left this earth at 10:42am on Sunday, September 30, 2007 when God called him home. He was born, April 14, 1984; the son of Randy Leek and Jennifer Van Zieleghem. Josh had many loves; most importantly his family, his cats, his many special friends, new challenges and chocolate, so much in fact he landed...

Joshua Jacob Leek

Joshua Jacob Leek

Sep 30, 2007

Joshua Jacob Leek, 23, of Rockford, left this earth at 10:42am on Sunday, September 30, 2007 when God called him home. He was born, April 14, 1984; the son of Randy Leek and Jennifer Van Zieleghem. Josh had many loves; most importantly his family, his cats, his many special friends, new challenges and chocolate, so much in fact he landed...

George Michael Mustybrook

George Michael Mustybrook

Sep 29, 2007

George Michael Mustybrook, 69, of Belvidere, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in his home with his family by his side.nbsp; George passed away after a long struggle with Corticobasal Degeneration.nbsp; Born July 27, 1938, in Belle Vernon, PA.nbsp; George married his life long love, Gloria, Glo, on July 30, 1960 in Pennsylvania.nbsp; George proudly owned and operated Linden...

George Michael Mustybrook

George Michael Mustybrook

Sep 29, 2007

George Michael Mustybrook, 69, of Belvidere, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in his home with his family by his side. George passed away after a long struggle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Born July 27, 1938, in Belle Vernon, PA. George married his life long love, Gloria, ""Glo"" , on July 30, 1960 in Pennsylvania. George proudly owned and operated...

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