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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Thomas D. Lawrence

Thomas D. Lawrence

Jul 18, 2007

Thomas D. Lawrence, 69 Thomas D. Lawrence, 69 of Rockford passed away on July 18, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Born in Rockford on Jan. 4, 1938, son of Roy and Geneva (Bain) Lawrence. Survivors include his wife Jean (Mattoon) Lawrence and his mother. Children Cindy (Mark) Lender, David (Cris) Gagliano, Cheri (James) Eddy, Daniel (Stephanie) Gagliano, Carrie (Brian) Felley, Carla...

Brenda Lee Strawbridge

Brenda Lee Strawbridge

Jul 18, 2007

Brenda Lee Strawbridge, 36 Brenda Lee Strawbridge, 36, Rockford, died July 18, 2007 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.nbsp; Born October 23, 1970 in Rockford, IL; attended Jefferson High School.nbsp; She had a love for Karaoke and shooting pool.nbsp; She is survived by her mother, Sandra (Kevin) Johnson; daughters Kara Serrano and Kalee LaMeyer; sister, Sheila Blackwell; niece, Kelly...

Thomas D. Lawrence

Thomas D. Lawrence

Jul 18, 2007

Thomas D. Lawrence, 69nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Thomas D. Lawrence, 69 of Rockford passed away on July 18, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Born in Rockford on Jan. 4, 1938, son of Roy and Geneva (Bain) Lawrence. Survivors include his wife Jean (Mattoon) Lawrence and his mother. Children Cindy (Mark) Lender, David (Cris) Gagliano, Cheri (James) Eddy, Daniel (Stephanie) Gagliano, Carrie (Brian) Felley, Carla...

Brenda Lee Strawbridge

Brenda Lee Strawbridge

Jul 18, 2007

Brenda Lee Strawbridge, 36 Brenda Lee Strawbridge, 36, Rockford, died July 18, 2007 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born October 23, 1970 in Rockford, IL; attended Jefferson High School. She had a love for Karaoke and shooting pool. She is survived by her mother, Sandra (Kevin) Johnson; daughters Kara Serrano and Kalee LaMeyer; sister, Sheila Blackwell; niece, Kelly...

Ruth R. Hayenga

Ruth R. Hayenga

Jul 17, 2007

RUTH R. HAYENGA, 78, Rockford, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in her home.nbsp; Born November 21, 1928 in Rockford, daughter of Edwin and Agnes Karlson Sandstrom.nbsp; Married LaVern F. Hayenga in Crown Point, IN. on June 9, 1951.nbsp; Formerly employed by Sundstrand Corp.nbsp; Long time member of Riverside Community Church. Ruth loved watching the birds and all...

Irving W. Kinsman

Irving W. Kinsman

Jul 17, 2007

Irving W. Irv Kinsman, 89, of Rockford, died at 10:40 pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in Springwood Nursing Home.nbsp; Born June 26, 1918 in Mineral Point, WI, the son of Henry and Ellen (Butteris) Kinsman.nbsp; He married Ruth Goninen on August 20, 1938 in Dubuque, IA. Veteran of WWII and charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.nbsp; Irving loved his...

Ruth R. Hayenga

Ruth R. Hayenga

Jul 17, 2007

RUTH R. HAYENGA, 78, Rockford, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in her home. Born November 21, 1928 in Rockford, daughter of Edwin and Agnes Karlson Sandstrom. Married LaVern F. Hayenga in Crown Point, IN. on June 9, 1951. Formerly employed by Sundstrand Corp. Long time member of Riverside Community Church. Ruth loved watching the birds and all...

Irving W. Kinsman

Irving W. Kinsman

Jul 17, 2007

Irving W. ""Irv"" Kinsman, 89, of Rockford, died at 10:40 pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in Springwood Nursing Home. Born June 26, 1918 in Mineral Point, WI, the son of Henry and Ellen (Butteris) Kinsman. He married Ruth Goninen on August 20, 1938 in Dubuque, IA. Veteran of WWII and charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Irving loved his...

Manuela Dominguez

Manuela Dominguez

Jul 16, 2007

Manuela Dominguez, 75, of Las Vegas, NV, died on Monday, July 16, 2007. Born May 26, 1932, in Durango, Mexico, the daughter of Juan and Isabel Dominguez. She married Daniel Sanchez in Durango, Mexico. He preceded her on January 23, 1990. Manuela is survived by her children, Leonardo Sanchez, Francisco (Gabina) Sanchez, Maria (Carlos) Sanchez, Miguel (Brenda) Sanchez, Donicio (Lucy)...

Manuela Dominguez

Manuela Dominguez

Jul 16, 2007

Manuela Dominguez, 75, of Las Vegas, NV, died on Monday, July 16, 2007.nbsp; Born May 26, 1932, in Durango, Mexico, the daughter of Juan and Isabel Dominguez.nbsp; She married Daniel Sanchez in Durango, Mexico.nbsp; He preceded her on January 23, 1990.nbsp; Manuela is survived by her children, Leonardo Sanchez, Francisco (Gabina) Sanchez, Maria (Carlos) Sanchez, Miguel (Brenda) Sanchez, Donicio (Lucy)...

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman

Jul 15, 2007

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman, 3 years old, Rockford, died on Sunday, July 15, 2007.nbsp; Born August 8, 2003 in Rockford, son of Elisha Maldonado and Mario Eslora Guzman. He attended Sunday School at Faith Center and was to start pre-school in September. Lorenzo was a high spirited, energetic, loving young man.nbsp; He adored Spider Man and had a passion for airplanes,...

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman

Jul 15, 2007

Lorenzo Pedro Guzman, 3 years old, Rockford, died on Sunday, July 15, 2007. Born August 8, 2003 in Rockford, son of Elisha Maldonado and Mario Eslora Guzman. He attended Sunday School at Faith Center and was to start pre-school in September. Lorenzo was a high spirited, energetic, loving young man. He adored Spider Man and had a passion for airplanes,...

Howard V. Berg

Howard V. Berg

Jul 15, 2007

HOWARD V. BERG, 85, Rockford, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 15, 1922 in Argyle, WI, son of Harold and Verena Haugen Berg. Graduated from Rockford Central High School. Married Janet Brudnowski in Belvidere on May 18, 1957. World War II veteran of the US Navy. Former member of the...

Mary E. Beninco

Mary E. Beninco

Jul 15, 2007

Mary E. Beninco, 91 of Petaluma, CA formerly of Rockford, IL passed away in Rockford on July 15, 2007. Born April 11, 1916 in Ladd, IL daughter of Enrico and Camela Parisi. Mary married John F. Beninco in St. Anthony Catholic Church on April 27, 1935. He predeceased her on Sept. 17, 2003. She worked in the tax office for...

Mary E. Beninco

Mary E. Beninco

Jul 15, 2007

Mary E. Beninco, 91 of Petaluma, CA formerly of Rockford, IL passed away in Rockford on July 15, 2007. Born April 11, 1916 in Ladd, IL daughter of Enrico and Camela Parisi. Mary married John F. Beninco in St. Anthony Catholic Church on April 27, 1935. He predeceased her on Sept. 17, 2003. She worked in the tax office for...

Howard V. Berg

Howard V. Berg

Jul 15, 2007

HOWARD V. BERG, 85, Rockford, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born October 15, 1922 in Argyle, WI, son of Harold and Verena Haugen Berg.nbsp; Graduated from Rockford Central High School.nbsp; Married Janet Brudnowski in Belvidere on May 18, 1957.nbsp; World War II veteran of the US Navy. Former member of the...

Grace Irene Henne

Grace Irene Henne

Jul 14, 2007

Grace Irene Henne, 80, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, went to be with the Lordnbsp; on July 14, 2007. Irene had been a resident of Rockford for 61 years.nbsp; She was born June 2, 1927 innbsp; Woodbury, Kentucky the daughter of Carlie Johnson and Enly (Lindsey).nbsp; Irene married William Scott on January 15, 1945 and later married Bernie Henne on March...

Grace Irene Henne

Grace Irene Henne

Jul 14, 2007

Grace ""Irene"" Henne, 80, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2007. Irene had been a resident of Rockford for 61 years. She was born June 2, 1927 in Woodbury, Kentucky the daughter of Carlie Johnson and Enly (Lindsey). Irene married William Scott on January 15, 1945 and later married Bernie Henne on March...

Thomas Radcliffe

Thomas Radcliffe

Jul 14, 2007

Thomas Radcliffe, 45 of Rockford died July 14, 2007. Son of Thomasine OBrien and Patrick (Judy) Radcliffe. Beloved husband to Ann Radcliffe (nee McElvain) and father of Shannon C. Radcliffe. Loving son-in-law to Carolyn Friedrichs, brother of Lisa Stevens and Jennifer Mergenthaler; brother-in-law of Laura and Eric Gunderson and Stephanie and Randy Jenovai. Beloved uncle of Gabreille Gunderson, Lauren and...

Thomas Radcliffe

Thomas Radcliffe

Jul 14, 2007

Thomas Radcliffe, 45 of Rockford died July 14, 2007. Son of Thomasine OBrien and Patrick (Judy) Radcliffe. Beloved husband to Ann Radcliffe (nee McElvain) and father of Shannon C. Radcliffe. Loving son-in-law to Carolyn Friedrichs, brother of Lisa Stevens and Jennifer Mergenthaler; brother-in-law of Laura and Eric Gunderson and Stephanie and Randy Jenovai. Beloved uncle of Gabreille Gunderson, Lauren and...

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