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Charles E Carter
May 8, 2022
Charles Edward (Charlie) Carter was born on November 6, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to Edward and Alice (Carlson) Carter. He was honored for delivering the Morning Star and Register Republic newspapers with a trip to New York City at the age of 13 years old. He graduated from East High School in 1950 and married Janet Claire Hammerstrand on November...
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe
May 5, 2022
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe, 93, of Rockford. Illinois passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. Bea was born October 27, 1928, in Hoxie, Arkansas. She was the first of 10 children born to Roy & Catherine Etta (Carley) Rice. Bea married Henry (Jay) Lowe on June 13, 1948. They were blessed with 69 years together. She graduated from Hoxie High School...
Geraldine T. Guarino
May 4, 2022
Geraldine T. Guarino, 97, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on December 29, 1924, daughter of Orsario and Crucifix (Amelia) Salamone. She married Sam J. Guarino on June 1, 1946 in Rockford. Geraldine worked at Barber Colman for 8 years and later worked...
Edward Klein Iii
May 4, 2022
Edward Klein III, 86, born January 17, 1936 to Edward Jr. and Dorothy (nee Nelson) Klein went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Charlotte (nee Voss), his children: Sherry (Jim) Timmons, Edward IV (Cindy) Klein, Greg (Kay) Klein; his grandchildren: Jennifer King (Dave), Kyle Timmons, Monica (Shane)...
Richard E. Niggemann
May 3, 2022
Richard E. Niggemann, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2022. Richard was born on April 24, 1938 to Leonard and Helen (Egle) Niggemann in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Messmer High School in 1956. Richard attended Marquette University and graduated with honors in 1960 with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. In 1963,...
Grandon E. Tolstedt, Md
May 3, 2022
Grandon E. Tolstedt, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Rockford. He was born on April 21, 1924, to Glen and Elvina (Litwinenco) Tolstedt at the family farm outside of Herreid, SD. Grandon was the older of two boys. His college time at South Dakota State University was interrupted by WWII. He served in the US Army with...
Robert L. Parrott Jr.
May 3, 2022
Robert “Bob” L. Parrott, 71, of Roscoe, passed away on May 3, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Violet (Nelson) Parrott Sr. Bob married Mary Ann Stevens on May 22, 1978, in Rockford. He was a member of the Belvidere Moose 295 where he was the...
Linda D. Green
May 2, 2022
Linda D. Green, 66, of Machesney Park, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on November 13, 1955, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of James and Bonnie Jean (Loyd) Perry. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1974. Linda married Bradford “Brad” Green on February 15, 1975, at St. John’s United Methodist Church...
Russell J. Pomaro
Apr 30, 2022
Russell J. Pomaro, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born September 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Frances (Calandra) and Sam Pomaro. Russell grew up in a large extended Italian family. He attended St. Mel High School, graduating in 1959 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He met the love...
Margarito Ochoa
Apr 30, 2022
Margarito Ochoa 87, of Rockford joined his Lord after an enduring struggle with cancer. He passed in his home surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, April 30, 2022. He has left this life to join our Lord but his unwavering love will stay within our hearts. Born in Lytle, Texas on November 8, 1934, the son of Facundo and Florentina...
Carol A. Kloppmann
Apr 29, 2022
Carol A. Kloppmann, 65, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, April 29. 2022. She was born February 16, 1957 in Melrose Park, IL the daughter to Caroline (Insalico) and Anthony D’Anza. Carol attended Proviso West High School, graduating in 1975. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. Carol married the love of her life, Stephen...
Martin "Marty" J. Fritts
Apr 28, 2022
Martin “Marty” J. Fritts, 61, Roscoe, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1960, the son of James and Elaine (Horbelt) Fritts. Marty was a graduate of Guilford High School, class of 1978, and later graduated from Rock Valley College with an Associate’s Degree. He married his love,...
Rita M. Mcbride
Apr 28, 2022
Rita Mae McBride went to her heavenly father on April 28, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1925. Rita came to Rockford in the middle 1950’s. Rita married George McBride on June 17, 1950. She worked for J. I. Case Company and later was co-owner of Elmer’s Tap and Mary’s Place. Rita was predeceased by her husband, George in...
Andrew "Andy" S. Lebrecht
Apr 27, 2022
Andrew “Andy” S. Lebrecht, 28, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2022. Born in McHenry, Illinois on May 20, 1993, one of 13 children to James and Lisa (Sampson) Lebrecht. After graduating high school Andy got married and became the proud father of Andrew “Little Drew” Jr. He went on to become state certified in lead...
Marilyn Krueger
Apr 27, 2022
Marilyn Krueger, nee Prost, age 94, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, entered eternal life on April 27, 2022. She was born in Chicago to Bernard “Barney” and Frances (Redmond) Prost on April 18, 1928 and was raised in Cicero, IL. She graduated from Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic School and J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero and entered the work...
Robert L. Moore
Apr 26, 2022
Robert “Bob” L. Moore, 78, passed away on April 26, 2022 in Belvidere, Illinois. Born on October 8, 1943 in Chaffee, Missouri, son to Raymond and Zella (Foster) Moore. Bob worked at Wauconda Tool & Engineering LLC in Algonquin, Illinois until retiring as a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed watching CNN, traveling, but most importantly he adored spending...
Kim M. Mcveigh
Apr 25, 2022
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm, at Willwood Burial Park, 7000 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Joan C. Lazzerini
Apr 22, 2022
Joan C. Lazzerini, 87, lifelong Rockford resident, daughter of the original Sunny Boy Bakery owners, died on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born January 8, 1935, a date she proudly shared with Elvis Presley, daughter of Joseph and Rose (Lambert) Potenziani. Graduated in upper third of her class from West High School, class of 1953 where she formed special lifelong friendships....
Mary Osborne
Apr 22, 2022
Mary Osborne, 93, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO with her family at her side. She was born in Rockford, IL on January 2, 1929, the daughter of Horace and Annie (Brooksbank) Wainwright. She married Charles R. “Randy” Osborne on November 2, 1947. Randy and Mary lived in Rockford where...
Linda S. Crooks
Apr 22, 2022
Linda Sue Crooks, 76, of Rockford passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the home. Born December 20, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of Ray and Jane (Covert) Ross. Married Richard Crooks on June 3, 1966. Survived by husband Richard, daughters Kelly Champion and Molly Crooks, granddaughter Jacey Nausner and sister Ellen Oliver, all of Rockford and grandson Zachary...
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