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Dian H. Russo
September 10, 2022
Dian H. Russo, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Dian was born on August 6, 1936 daughter to Joe and Lorayne (Heibler) Greco. Dian married her soulmate Ralph Russo Sr. and became a devoted wife, mother and very successful business woman. An entrepreneur at heart, she owned and operated Dian’s Added Dimensions (womens...
Doris N. Rowald
September 10, 2022
Doris Norma Fehl Rowald passed away peacefully on Saturday September 10, 2022, at Northwoods Care Center. She was born October 8, 1927, in Wausau, WI to Norman W. and Gladys B. (Higby) Fehl.
She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1944. In 1948 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a double major in Home Economics and...
Sandra L. Stangland
September 9, 2022
Sandra L. Stangland (Ellingson) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 82. Sandra was born September 26, 1939, in Beloit, WI, daughter of the late Harley and Evelyn Ellingson. After she graduated Beloit Memorial High School in 1957, Sandra moved to Rockford, IL, and married Duane Fridly in July...
Francisco "Frank" Esparza
September 9, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Esparza, 100, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1922, in Mexico City, the son of Margarito and Sara (Trejo) Esparza. He married Joaquina “Jo” Flores on August 4, 1946, in Mexico City. She predeceased Frank on January 20, 2021. He worked as a meat cutter for Swift Processed Meats...
Donald "Don" R. Ufkin
September 9, 2022
Donald “Don” R. Ufkin, 72, Rockford, passed away suddenly Friday, September 9, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 29, 1950, in Rock Falls, the son of LeRoy and Lavonia (Scykes) Ufkin. Don was a graduate of Morrison High School, class of 1968. He was a veteran of the Army...
Diane C. Didier
September 8, 2022
Diane Claire Didier, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Diane was born in Rockford on July 4, 1938, daughter of Lucien J. and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School, Class of 1956. Diane married Lawrence F. “Larry” Didier on August 25, 1962. She worked as the bookkeeper for Didier Greenhouse for over 35...
Harriet A. Mentzer
September 8, 2022
Harriet A. (Mihm) Mentzer, 97, of Rockford, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born in Creston, Illinois on July 19, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Hannan) Mihm. She graduated from West High School, class of 1943. She also attended Rockford Business School. She married Ray E. Mentzer on September 15, 1945, in Rockford, he preceded her in death...
Timothy C. Turngren
September 7, 2022
Timothy Charles Turngren, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Tim was born in Harvey, IL on February 16, 1960, son of Charles R. and Carole A. (VanZuidam) Turngren. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School, Class of 1978. Tim continued his education further to earn his bachelor’s degree from Trinity Christin College in Palos Heights, followed by...
Lori Lynne Ennis
September 7, 2022
Lori Lynne Ennis, 61, died unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Symphony Northwoods Nursing Home. She was born August 9, 1961 in Oregon, IL, daughter of Dale M. and Sharon L. Watson Brierton. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979. She married her loving husband, Michael Ennis on May 5, 1984 and they were blessed with a very special...
Steven Thomas Gierke
September 5, 2022
Steven Thomas Gierke, 67 of Rockford, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1955, in Glenview, IL, the son of Robert “Bob” A. and Georgiana Ann (Hock) Gierke.
Steve had a strong life-long belief in Jesus Christ. He worked in maintenance at various apartment complexes most of his adult life. His interests include gardening, old...
Bobbie J. Showers
September 5, 2022
Bobbie J. Showers, 62, was called Home on Monday, September 5, 2022. Bobbie was born on September 26, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, to Thomas Justice III and Carolyn Justice. Bobbie worked at River Bluff Nursing Home for 30 years, and for Kmart for 7 years. in June of 1989 she married the love of her life, Fredrick Showers. She was...
Dr. Joseph T. Simeone
September 3, 2022
“Dr Joe” T Simeone, died peacefully on September 3, 2022, at his beloved old home on Rock River in Oregon. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Gaetano and Frances (Sciannimanico) Simeone and brother to Theresa (Neil) Bernardo.
After graduating from St John’s University, he got on a ship bound for Rome, Italy to attend Medical School. Joe...
Curtis Dean Worden
September 2, 2022
Curtis Dean Worden passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 of natural causes. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Fred and Pearl Worden. Pearl, a homemaker, raised Curt, his older brother Donald and younger sister Stephanie (Worden) Meyer. Fred managed a bus company in both Racine and Des Moines, IA before acquiring a bus company in Little Rock, Arkansas....
Richard J. Bachrodt
September 2, 2022
Richard J. Bachrodt died peacefully at his Rockford home on September 2, 2022 at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family, who will continue his dedication to family, friendships, fun, and community.
Richard was born in Des Moines, IA on July 17, 1943 to Louis C. Bachrodt, Jr. and Irene. He moved to Rockford,...
Jeffrey D. Gray
September 1, 2022
Jeffrey D. Gray, 41, unexpectedly and heartbreakingly passed away on September 1, 2022 at 1:57 a.m. Born in Rockford, Illinois son to Robert and Brenda (Walker) Gray. In 2017 he started his career with UPS where he was actively working. Before UPS, Jeff had the honor of being the primary caretaker for his father for numerous years. In his free...
Henry "Hank" John Baumann
August 31, 2022
HENRY “HANK” BAUMANN
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, AND GREAT-GRANDFATHER
79, of Rockford, IL. passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 23, 1943, in Elmhurst IL, the only son of John and Henriette (Claeyssens) Baumann. Hank was a graduate of St. Ambrose College. During his time at St. Ambrose, he met Betty Herrmann,...
James "Jim" Henry Hellmich
August 31, 2022
James “Jim” Henry Hellmich, 90, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born August 5, 1932, in Greensburg, IN, the son of Albert and Luella (Meyers) Hellmich. He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Jim graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He married Jo A. Davis in Wheaton on...
Ronald J. Thorson
August 30, 2022
Ronald J. Thorson, 85, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away on August 30, 2022. A loving husband, father and grandfather was born in Rockford on June 20, 1937, son to Bernt and Margaret (Lindgren) Thorson. Ronald graduated from East High School and went on to join the U.S. Navy, later working in the tool and die industry, National Lock, and...
Patricia J. Rogers
August 29, 2022
Patricia Joan Rogers (Patty Jo) of Rockford, IL passed away on August 29th, 2022 due to complications from Myasthenia Gravis at the age of 75. Patty was a patient and always loving mother, wife, musician, and elementary school teacher.
There will be a visitation at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Mulford Road on September 6th, from 5-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Duane "Herm" Griesbach
August 29, 2022
Colonel Duane M. Griesbach, USAF (Ret.), age 90, most recently of Roscoe, IL passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Known to most as Herm, he was born in Beaver Dam, WI on February 9, 1932, the son of Walter and Bernice (Seering) Griesbach.
Herm attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he played on the Badger football team while...
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