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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

George Tom Burke

George Tom Burke

July 12, 2007

George "Tom" Burke, Loving Father and Grandpa George "Tom" Burke, 73 of Cherry Valley passed away on July 12, 2007 in Rockford. Born April 11, 1934, son of Emmett Burke and Ruth Bloom. Tom graduated from East High School in 1952. He was employed by Greenlee, Served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and retired as...

Marian I. Mccoy

Marian I. Mccoy

July 11, 2007

Marian I. McCoy, 100nbsp;nbsp;Marian I. McCoy, 100, of Whitehall, MI (formerly of Rockford) died July 11, 2007 at the home of her daughter.nbsp; She was born August 14, 1906, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Williams) Murphy of Seward, IL and graduated from Seward High School. She married James F. McCoy, November 28, 1929 in Rockford, IL.nbsp; nbsp; Marian was...

Marian I. Mccoy

Marian I. Mccoy

July 11, 2007

Marian I. McCoy, 100 Marian I. McCoy, 100, of Whitehall, MI (formerly of Rockford) died July 11, 2007 at the home of her daughter. She was born August 14, 1906, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Williams) Murphy of Seward, IL and graduated from Seward High School. She married James F. McCoy, November 28, 1929 in Rockford, IL. Marian was...

Aiden Ryan Dover

Aiden Ryan Dover

July 9, 2007

Aiden Ryan Dover, 6 days old,nbsp;died on July 9 at Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Aiden was born July 3, 2007 the son of Sarah Leann Dobbs and Steven Anthony Dover. Aiden is survived by his parents, Sarah and Steven; his sister, Alexis Dover; his brother, Ian Hautamaki; his grandparents, Jeffery Dover, Melissa Dover, Kim Dover, Rodney Dobbs, Judy Anderson and many...

Aiden Ryan Dover

Aiden Ryan Dover

July 9, 2007

Aiden Ryan Dover, 6 days old, died on July 9 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Aiden was born July 3, 2007 the son of Sarah Leann Dobbs and Steven Anthony Dover. Aiden is survived by his parents, Sarah and Steven; his sister, Alexis Dover; his brother, Ian Hautamaki; his grandparents, Jeffery Dover, Melissa Dover, Kim Dover, Rodney Dobbs, Judy Anderson and...

James D. Fritts

James D. Fritts

July 8, 2007

James D. Fritts, 86 of Rockford, died July 8, 2007. Born October 26, 1920 in Cincinnati, OH, son of James and Flora (Smith) Fritts. James married Elaine Horbelt on April 12, 1958 in Quincy, IL. She predeceased him on June 7, 2007. James served in World War II with the United States Air Force. He was employed by Barber- Coleman...

James D. Fritts

James D. Fritts

July 8, 2007

James D. Fritts, 86 of Rockford, died July 8, 2007. Born October 26, 1920 in Cincinnati, OH, son of James and Flora (Smith) Fritts. James married Elaine Horbelt on April 12, 1958 in Quincy, IL. She predeceased him on June 7, 2007. James served in World War II with the United States Air Force. He was employed by Barber- Coleman...

Ann G. Wemmer

Ann G. Wemmer

July 7, 2007

Ann G. Wemmer, 78 Loving Mother and Grandmother Ann G. Wemmer, 78 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Provena Cor Mariea. Born August 17, 1928, daughter of Walter and Veronica (Vaskelis) Soroka. Anns parents, brother and sisters were all born in Lithuania. She was the only child to be born here in America but...

Ann G. Wemmer

Ann G. Wemmer

July 7, 2007

Ann G. Wemmer, 78 Loving Mother and Grandmothernbsp;nbsp; Ann G. Wemmer, 78 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Provena Cor Mariea. Born August 17, 1928, daughter of Walter and Veronica (Vaskelis) Soroka. Anns parents, brother and sisters were all born in Lithuania. She was the only child to be born here in America but...

Patricia J. Schmeling

Patricia J. Schmeling

July 6, 2007

Patricia J. Schmeling, 77, of Rockford since 1960, died on July 6, 2007 in her home. Born July 13, 1929 the daughter of Keaner Nugent and Ida (Wells) Semple.nbsp; Patricia married Ronald on May 8, 1959 in Aurora, Colorado. nbsp; Patricia was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.nbsp; She was a member of Holy...

Betty F. Bartel

Betty F. Bartel

July 6, 2007

BETTY F. BARTEL, 80, Rockford, died at 6:44 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; Born December 26, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Florence Gibbons Ryan.nbsp; Married Robert E. Bartel on September 28, 1948.nbsp; Worked for many years as a waitress at the Faust Hotel.nbsp; She also worked at Sentry Drug for several years. Member of...

Betty F. Bartel

Betty F. Bartel

July 6, 2007

BETTY F. BARTEL, 80, Rockford, died at 6:44 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 26, 1926 in Rockford, daughter of Florence Gibbons Ryan. Married Robert E. Bartel on September 28, 1948. Worked for many years as a waitress at the Faust Hotel. She also worked at Sentry Drug for several years. Member of...

Patricia J. Schmeling

Patricia J. Schmeling

July 6, 2007

Patricia J. Schmeling, 77, of Rockford since 1960, died on July 6, 2007 in her home. Born July 13, 1929 the daughter of Keaner Nugent and Ida (Wells) Semple. Patricia married Ronald on May 8, 1959 in Aurora, Colorado. Patricia was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Family...

Harry G. Jenkins

Harry G. Jenkins

July 5, 2007

Harry G. Jenkinsnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Harry G. Jenkins, 74, of Roscoe, passed from his earthly home on July 5, 2007.nbsp; Harry was born September 5, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Harry Ghlee Jenkins and Ruth (Ramp). nbsp;Harry married Marian (Cederna) June 16, 1956 in Waukegan, IL and had recently celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary. nbsp; Harry has always been passionate...

Harry G. Jenkins

Harry G. Jenkins

July 5, 2007

Harry G. Jenkins Harry G. Jenkins, 74, of Roscoe, passed from his earthly home on July 5, 2007. Harry was born September 5, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Harry Ghlee Jenkins and Ruth (Ramp). Harry married Marian (Cederna) June 16, 1956 in Waukegan, IL and had recently celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary. Harry has always been passionate about...

Teresa M. North

Teresa M. North

July 2, 2007

Teresa (Musso) North, 47, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday, July 2, at Scottsdale Healthcare Center after a courageous three-year battle with melanoma cancer. She was born May 9, 1960, at Swedish American Hospital to Grace and Mariano (Mike) Musso.nbsp; Teresa attended Rolling Green Grade School, Flynn Middle School, and graduated from Jefferson High School where...

Teresa M. North

Teresa M. North

July 2, 2007

Teresa (Musso) North, 47, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Rockford, passed away Monday, July 2, at Scottsdale Healthcare Center after a courageous three-year battle with melanoma cancer. She was born May 9, 1960, at Swedish American Hospital to Grace and Mariano (Mike) Musso. Teresa attended Rolling Green Grade School, Flynn Middle School, and graduated from Jefferson High School where...

John Steinbach

John Steinbach

July 1, 2007

John Steinbach, 84 of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2007 in his home after a long illness. Born February 13, 1923, he married Susanna Schulz on June 6, 1946, in Austria. He and Susanna moved to Rockford in 1953. He worked for Dean Foods for 32 years before retiring in 1984. John was a member...

John Steinbach

John Steinbach

July 1, 2007

John Steinbach, 84 of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2007 in his home after a long illness. Born February 13, 1923, he married Susanna Schulz on June 6, 1946, in Austria. He and Susanna moved to Rockford in 1953. He worked for Dean Foods for 32 years before retiring in 1984. John was a member...

Harry Burpo

Harry Burpo

June 27, 2007

Harry Burpo, 81, of Rockford, passed away at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday June 27, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 2, 1926 in Neelyville, Mo; the son of George and Ollie (McGee) Burpo. Married Elsie C. Sundberg in Rockford on May 27, 1972. Served in the Army during WWII serving in Germany. Harry was a machinist at...

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