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David L. Holland
Aug 7, 2022
David L Holland, 80, passed away in Rockford, Illinois in August 7, 2022. Born in Elgin, Illinois on October 20, 1941. Son to George and Laura (Flentge) Holland. When David was young, he spent time with his father working in the auto repair business, acquiring knowledge to carry him into his first career. He was proud to be an Eagle...
Robert John Van Liere Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Robert “John” J. Van Liere Jr., 74, of Rockton, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1947, in Wilmot, Wisconsin, the son of Robert J. and Lillian (Robers) Van Liere. John graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Catherine Weber on August 7, 1971, and they spent a...
Mary Maggio
Aug 5, 2022
Mary Dawson Maggio passed away at her home on Friday, August 5, 2022, after bravely battling a long illness. Mary was born to Emma “Bea” Carlson on January 11, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated with honors from Bishop Muldoon High School in 1957 and was a certified social worker for the Department of Public Aid. Mary wed Sam...
Jennie C. Rotello
Aug 2, 2022
Jennie C. Rotello, 97, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born July 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Frances (Collalti) Barbata. Jennie met Michael T. Rotello at the age of 17 and they were married 4 years later on October 16, 1946, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Michael passed away on...
Gerlanda Piranio
Aug 1, 2022
Gerlanda Piranio, 86, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born December 23, 1935, in Aragona, Sicily, the daughter of Dionisio Piranio & Rosaria Falzone. Gerlanda, along with her parents and her sisters, immigrated to the United States in 1962, settling in Rockford. She worked for Nelson Knitting for many years. A devout catholic she was a...
Joann Marie Markese
Aug 1, 2022
JoAnn Marie Markese, 73 years of age, passed on August 1st, 2022 at Anam Glen in Rockford, IL. She was at peace surrounded by her family and wonderful care team. JoAnn was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Salvatore (Sal) and Sarah Taromino DiPasquale. She was the eldest of their three children with brothers, Louis and Thomas DiPasquale following....
Robert "Bob" M. Drobnik
Jul 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” M. Drobnik, 87, of Rockford, passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on December 20, 1934, son of Otto and Helen (Mikota) Drobnik. He graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1954 in Wisconsin. Bob worked as a millwright with Sundstrand Corp. for 30 years...
Martin "Marty" A. Vander Weit
Jul 30, 2022
“No tears, only cheers for a life so beautifully lived” Marty Vander Weit came into this world on March 15, 1944. After a short battle with cancer, he ended his fight on July 30, 2022. Papa (as he was known by his grandchildren) will always be looking down on us. As he would say, “Just smile. I had a great...
Elmer "Bruce" Berg
Jul 29, 2022
Elmer “Bruce” Berg, 80, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1941 in McVille, North Dakota, son of Elmer and Bernice (Styve) Berg. He married Sybil McKenzie in 1973, and she preceded him in 1982. Bruce married Louise Rehfeldt in the fall of 1988. He worked as...
Jeremy M. Sanders
Jul 29, 2022
Jeremy M. Sanders, 40, of Roscoe, IL passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born February 14, 1982, in Rockford, IL the son of Joyce (Wenger) and Curt Sanders. Jeremy attended Hononegah High School graduating in 2000. This is also where he met the love of his life, Susanne Goddard. They were married on April 19, 2003. Jeremy had...
Erlene M. Martin
Jul 29, 2022
Erlene Marie Martin, 82, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Erlene was born in Rockford on April 3, 1940, daughter of Robert and Frances (Johnson) Whitehead. She married Paul Andrew Martin on October 2, 1959. Erlene graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1958. She valued the importance of...
Susan E. Ritchie
Jul 29, 2022
Susan E. Ritchie, 68, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 16, 1954, as the only child of John and Shirley (Carlson) Ritchie. Sue attended Bloom Elementary, Lincoln Junior high and graduated from Guilford High School in 1972. She went on to receive her Associated Degree in Business from Rock Valley College in...
James "Doug" D. Adams
Jul 28, 2022
James Douglas (Doug) Adams, 48, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2022. Born in Rockford on August 4, 1973. He married his true love, Sarah M. Carmichael. They shared 26 years together and raised a son. Doug worked as an operator for the City of Rockford. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...
Donald D. Ruenger
Jul 27, 2022
Donald D. Ruenger, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born October 3, 1932, in Portage, WI the son of Marguerite (Radant) and Roy R. Ruenger. After attending East High School, Don proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Sally Stemwedel on September 11, 1954. They celebrated 67...
Nolen "Donnell" Nimmers
Jul 27, 2022
Nolen “Donnell” Nimmers, 49, heartbreakingly passed away in his home July 27, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born April 6, 1973 in Rock Island, Illinois son to Nolan Jones and Lizzie Mae Floyd. Nolen moved to Rockford for career opportunities and after working hard to receive his bachelor’s degree from Judson University he was proud to work in the...
Blair A. Neff
Jul 26, 2022
Blair Allen Neff, 66, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Blair was born in Rockford, IL on May 9, 1956, son of LaVern Neff and Nancy (Cook) Neff. He graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1974. Blair married Katherine M. Mancl on September 20, 1980, in Rockford. He worked as a pattern maker with...
John R. Saporito
Jul 25, 2022
John R. Saporito,98, Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born August 17, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Luca and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. John was a veteran serving in the Army during WWII. He served the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He married Margaret A. Villani in Rockford on September 12, 1942. She passed away on April...
Frances "Fran" J. Gullotto
Jul 22, 2022
Frances “Fran” J. Gullotto, 70, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born September 5, 1951, in Chicago, Il the daughter to Jean (Drummond) and Eric Gullotto. Fran worked for Fashion Bug for many years. She made friends wherever she was, including Heritage Woods and River Crossing. Fran is survived by her cousins, Michael (Susan) Gullotto,...
Kathleen A. Venable
Jul 22, 2022
Kathleen A. Venable, 57, passed away July 22, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108.
Carol M. Triplett
Jul 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Carol M Triplett, 80, of Rockford, IL announces her sudden passing on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born March 22, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Viola (Volk) and John Hurley. Carol attended Muldoon High School in Rockford, IL, Class of 1960. She worked at Forest City Packers, Payless...
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