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Carol J. Hale
Dec 3, 2024
Carol J. Hale, a wonderful human being whom was loved by all, passed away on December, 3 2024 at the age of 80. Carol’s life began March 3, 1944 to the parents of Harry “Bud” Mary (nee: Walsh) Ostendorf in Chicago’s South Shore Hospital.
She graduated Fenger High School where she loved being a “Titanette.” Carol went to Western Illinois University...
Kerry E. Setter
Dec 3, 2024
Kerry Elizabeth (Fluder) Setter, 35, of Rockford, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Kerry was born July 22, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois to Jerome and Wendy (Young) Fluder. She grew up in Chicago with her brother, Kevin, and cousin, Erica. She attended St. Therese Catholic School and Walter Payton College...
Angelo Philip Nicolosi
Dec 3, 2024
Angelo Philip Nicolosi, 74, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 9:05 p.m. at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 2, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, Angelo was the beloved husband of Pamela (Koral) Nicolosi and the proud father of four children: Philip (Tricia) Nicolosi, Eli Nicolosi, Cara (Toby) Lask, Rachel (Joel)...
Dan R. Schafman
Dec 3, 2024
Danny R. "Dan" Schafman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 3, 2024, just two days shy of his 80th birthday. Born on December 5, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois, Dan was a vibrant spirit whose life touched the hearts of many.
Dan was the cherished son of Clarence and Esther (Behling) Schafman. He grew up surrounded by...
Robert L. Rush
Dec 2, 2024
Robert L. Rush, 91, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the son of the late Dewey and Gladys (Fisher) Rush. Born March 22, 1933 in Osseo, MN, at the family farm during a blizzard. He graduated in 1951 from Osseo High School in Osseo, MN. Following high school, he worked in construction for a short time. He was...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Falzone
Nov 29, 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) M. (O’Neil) Falzone, 81, of Morris Chapel, TN, former Cherry Valley resident, went to be with her Lord peacefully on November 29, 2024.
On November 30, 1942, Kathy was born in Mason City, Iowa to Margaret (White) O'Neil and Carol O’Neil. She moved to Loves Park, IL as a child where she was raised by her mother and stepfather,...
Carolyn June Dylak
Nov 29, 2024
Carolyn June Dylak, 86, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Carolyn was born in Waukegan, IL on July 31, 1938, daughter of Cedrick and Glendora (Gould) Hanson.
She earned her bachelor’s degree as a ‘comprehensive major’ at Illinois State Normal University in 1960, and worked as a junior high school teacher for McHenry Junior High School, McHenry, Illinois for several...
Mary Kay Richards
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Katherine Richards, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sterling, IL, on February 18, 1947, to Ruth and Irvin Steinhagen.
Mary was married to James “Bob” Richards on January 18, 1969, in Sterling. Throughout her life, she enjoyed learning new recipes, trying out new restaurants, watching TV shows...
Frank J. Vainisi Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Frank Joseph Vainisi Jr was born on February 5, 1948, at the Oak Park Hospital in Illinois, to Frank Vainisi Sr. and Sarah A. Vainisi (nee Scolaro). He passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He married Ana Vainisi (Fracchia) on April 27. 1974, at St. Ferdinand Church in Chicago, IL, and...
William "Bill" E. Lyons
Nov 27, 2024
William (Bill) Edward Lyons Sr, of Rockford Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2024.
He was born on May 2, 1938, in Jacksonville Illinois, parents Lee and Pansy Lyons. On July 8, 1957, William married the love of his life Sharon Lyons (Wilkinson) in Hernando, Mississippi. The two of them enjoyed 67 years of marriage, building the...
Ashley Anne Russell
Nov 25, 2024
Ashley Anne Russell, age 31, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was also joined in heaven by her newborn daughter, Otiliana “Tilly” Russell on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Ashley was born in Rockford, IL on March 18, 1993, daughter of Colin Russell and Anne Frisk. She graduated from East High School in 2011. Ashley was devoted to her career...
John Howard Addams
Nov 23, 2024
John Howard Addams, 80, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Azura Memory Care of Clinton. He was born in Rockford on September 15, 1944, the son of Howard Joseph and Eleanore (Wahlgren) Addams. John was a veteran of the Army serving in Germany. He married Turid Skreien in Rockford on May 20, 1972. John was a mechanical...
Lymon Didrichsons
Nov 22, 2024
Lymon Didrichsons, 89, of Rockford, changed his address to Heaven and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born in Latvia on February 22, 1935, to Andrejs and Luise (Sulcs) Didrichsons. Lymon came to the United States in 1950 and married the love of his life, Carol in 1957. In June they...
Louise Ann Mohr
Nov 22, 2024
Louise Ann Mohr, 90, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on November 22, 2024. She was born April 23, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to Robert and Agnes (Curran) Parker. She went on to marry the love of her life, Thomas (Tom) Mohr, in Jackson, Michigan on September 10, 1955 and quickly set out to build their life together with family...
Denis D. Anderson
Nov 21, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Denis David Anderson, 81, of Loves Park shares that he passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, following a brief but valiant battle with cancer.
Denis was born May 13, 1943 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Walter C. and Alice Genniel (Carpenter) Anderson. Following his father’s stint...
Dr. Ruth Ann Wasson
Nov 21, 2024
Dr. Ruth Ann Wasson, 85, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1939, to Edward Flickinger Wasson and Sadie Lenhart Wasson in the bedroom of their family home in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. She earned her B.S. degree at Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, where she majored in business education and her M. Ed. degree...
Ulla M. Kercher
2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Ulla Kercher announces her passing in November, 2024. She was ninety-one years old. Ulla was born in 1933 in Sweden. As a teenager Ulla traveled throughout Europe performing and recording as a vocalist in the big band ensemble The Golden Pipers. She first arrived in Rockford in 1958 and worked as...
Randolph "Randy" K. Warner
Nov 18, 2024
Randolph “Randy” K. Warner, 81, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Minnehaha, SD. He was born in Rockford on May 20, 1943, the son of Earl and Marion Warner. He was in the first graduating class of Rockford Auburn High School in 1962. Randy married Jane E. Gillespie in...
James M. Hodapp
Nov 18, 2024
James M. Hodapp, 100, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Mankato, MN on July 8, 1924, to Martin and Loretto (McGrath) Hodapp. He married Marie Antoinette Streck on August 26th of 1950 in Mankato, MN. They shared 60 years in a devoted marriage before her passing in 2011....
Paul Michael Scarpetta
Nov 17, 2024
Paul Michael Scarpetta, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Paul was born in Rockford, IL on February 26, 1931, the son of Anthony and Angela (Lombardo) Scarpetta. He attended St. Anthony grade school and graduated from West High School. After graduating, Paul went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force.
Paul married Carol Jean Raymer...
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