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Blanche J. Martin

Blanche J. Martin

Apr 23, 2007

Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. nbsp; Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters...

Karen Elaine Naleway

Karen Elaine Naleway

Apr 23, 2007

Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23,nbsp; 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years.nbsp; Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Blanche J. Martin

Blanche J. Martin

Apr 23, 2007

Blanche J. Martin, 87, of Rockford, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Provena St. Anne Center. Born on March 10, 1920 in Logan County; the daughter of Louis Martin and Ida E. Raber. Blanche received an Associate of Arts Degree from Lincoln Junior College in 1939, a Bachelors Degree in 1960 and a Masters degree...

Karen Elaine Naleway

Karen Elaine Naleway

Apr 23, 2007

Karen Elaine Naleway, 49Wonderful Wife and MotherKaren Elaine Naleway, 49 of Rockford, died on Monday, April 23, 2007 in Florida from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 26, 1957 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Bishop) Nousianen. Married her loving husband Dale Naleway for 25 years. Worked over 30 years at Hamilton-Sundstrand in administration....

Michael R. Erwin

Michael R. Erwin

Apr 22, 2007

Michael R. Erwin, 50 Loving Husband and Father Michael R. Erwin, 50, of Belvidere died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 29, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of Charles Ray and Mary (Foster) Erwin. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Married his loving wife Mary Oddo on November 6, 1982 in Rockford. Worked...

Michael R. Erwin

Michael R. Erwin

Apr 22, 2007

Michael R. Erwin, 50 Loving Husband and Fathernbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Michael R. Erwin, 50, of Belvidere died on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Swedish American Hospital. Born July 29, 1956 in Hillsboro, the son of Charles Ray and Mary (Foster) Erwin. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Married his loving wife Mary Oddo on November 6, 1982 in Rockford. Worked...

Scott L. Thompson

Scott L. Thompson

Apr 19, 2007

Scott L. Thompson Scott L. Thompson, of Rockford passed away April 19, 2007 in his home. Scott was born February 12, 1935 in Hanston, Kansas and raised in Minneapolis, Kansas before residing in Rockford for over 40 years. Scott married Jean OLeary Doyle on July 21, 1973. Scott attended Kansas State University and was first employed by Sunstrand in Rockford...

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz

Apr 19, 2007

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz, 79, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, April 19, 2007 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born May 30, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of William Warren and Catherine Anabelle (Ott) Allen. Catherine married Walter G. Fritz on May 19, 1965. She received her nursing degree from OSF St Anthony Hospital in Rockford and was a nurse at...

Scott L. Thompson

Scott L. Thompson

Apr 19, 2007

Scott L. Thompsonnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Scott L. Thompson, of Rockford passed away April 19, 2007 in his home. Scott was born February 12, 1935 in Hanston, Kansas and raised in Minneapolis, Kansas before residing in Rockford for over 40 years. Scott married Jean OLeary Doyle on July 21, 1973. Scott attended Kansas State University and was first employed by Sunstrand in Rockford...

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz

Apr 19, 2007

Catherine Elizabeth Allen Fritz, 79, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, April 19, 2007 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born May 30, 1927 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of William Warren and Catherine Anabelle (Ott) Allen. Catherine married Walter G. Fritz on May 19, 1965. She received her nursing degree from OSF St Anthony Hospital in Rockford and was a nurse at...

John Patrick Larkin

John Patrick Larkin

Apr 16, 2007

John Patrick Larkin- 62nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; John Patrick Larkin, 62, of Rockford passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007. John was born on September 16, 1944 to Ralph and Lucille (Holland) Larkin. On July 15, 1967 he married Mary Louise Bires, his wife of close to 40 years. John enjoyed and took much pride in his job as a machine assembly worker....

John Patrick Larkin

John Patrick Larkin

Apr 16, 2007

John Patrick Larkin- 62 John Patrick Larkin, 62, of Rockford passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007. John was born on September 16, 1944 to Ralph and Lucille (Holland) Larkin. On July 15, 1967 he married Mary Louise Bires, his wife of close to 40 years. John enjoyed and took much pride in his job as a machine assembly worker....

Frankie Hill

Frankie Hill

Apr 14, 2007

Frankie Hill Loving Husband, Father, Grandfathernbsp;nbsp; Frankie Hill, of Rockford, passed away at 7:15 pm, on Saturday April 14, 2007, at home of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the son of Wille and Faye (Beard) Hill. Frankie moved to Rockford, IL, in 1968, from Alabama and met Linda K....

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

Apr 14, 2007

Delores E. Mitkusevitch, 75, passed away Saturday morning with family members at her side at the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler. Born August 6, 1931 in Rockford, IL., the daughter of Paul and Marie Wood. She was a 1949 Graduate of Harlem High School and she attended Shimer College in Mount Carroll, IL. Delores worked for the Winnebago County Court House as...

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

Delores E. Mitkusevitch

Apr 14, 2007

Delores E. Mitkusevitch, 75, passed away Saturday morning with family members at her side at the Hospice of Volusia/Flagler. Born August 6, 1931 in Rockford, IL., the daughter of Paul and Marie Wood. She was a 1949 Graduate of Harlem High School and she attended Shimer College in Mount Carroll, IL. Delores worked for the Winnebago County Court House as...

Frankie Hill

Frankie Hill

Apr 14, 2007

Frankie Hill Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Frankie Hill, of Rockford, passed away at 7:15 pm, on Saturday April 14, 2007, at home of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the son of Wille and Faye (Beard) Hill. Frankie moved to Rockford, IL, in 1968, from Alabama and met Linda K....

William J. Gledhill

William J. Gledhill

Apr 13, 2007

William J. Gledhill Wonderful Brother and Friendnbsp;William J. Willie Bill Gledhill, of Rockford, died April 13, 2007 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born June 20, 1951 in South Attleboro, MA, son of James W. and Rita E. (Messier) Gledhill.nbsp; Veteran of the United States Army and graduate of an electronics college. Willie moved to Rockford in 1988 and worked for Arachnid...

Lou Bachrodt

Lou Bachrodt

Apr 13, 2007

Lou Bachrodt, a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to the Rockford Community, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. His love of God, family, friends, and community will continue to be an inspiration to so many he touched throughout his lifetime. Lou was born in Lovilla, Iowa, on May 8, 1918. He was the oldest of seven children. Lou...

Keith H. Rockwood

Keith H. Rockwood

Apr 13, 2007

Keith H. Rockwood, 88 Keith H. Rockwood, 88 of Rockford, died on Friday, April 13, 2007 in his home. Born on November 27, 1918 in Juliaetta, Idaho the son of Arthur and Viola (Riffe) Rockwood. The family moved to Mabton, Washington where he lived until joining the military. A decorated United States Veteran, he served in the Army during WWII...

Lou Bachrodt

Lou Bachrodt

Apr 13, 2007

Lou Bachrodt, a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to the Rockford Community, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. His love of God, family, friends, and community will continue to be an inspiration to so many he touched throughout his lifetime. Lou was born in Lovilla, Iowa, on May 8, 1918. He was the oldest of seven children. Lou...

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