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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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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.
Linda S. Crooks
April 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...
Joan C. Lazzerini
April 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
April 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...
Jean M. Walter
April 21, 2022
Jean M. Walter, 73, of Belvidere, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on April 21, 2022. She was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 26, 1948, the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (Weber) Horner. Jean married her sweetheart, Frank Walter, on June 30, 1972 in Southern California. For many years, Jean worked with Glendale Federal Savings and...
Nancy J. Korlesky
April 21, 2022
Nancy J. Korlesky, age 91, Rockford, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. She was born December 31, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Minnie Drager. As a young girl, Nancy moved with her family to Oshkosh where she attended St John’s Catholic School and Oshkosh High School. In 1952, Nancy graduated from Mount...
Cynthia "Cindy" K. Lundberg
April 20, 2022
Cynthia (Cindy) K Lundberg, 70 of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1951 in Rockford, the daughter of Jerry and Arlene Koch. She married Russell Lundberg on June 16, 1973 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University and her Master’s degree in education at Rockford University. She...
Dianne L. Harrington
April 19, 2022
Dianne L. Harrington, 75, Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1946, in Kewanee, the daughter of John and Ruth (Pierson) Hanley. She married Warren F. Harrington, Jr. in California on September 5, 1970. He passed away on November 14, 2014. Dianne was an active...
Patricia L. Cardenas
April 18, 2022
Patricia Lynn Cardenas, 65 of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Patricia was born in Rockford on August 10, 1956, daughter of Arthur E. and Janet Brazel. She attended St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford. Patricia enjoyed listening to music, dancing and she loved singing karaoke of all music genres. Most of all, she cherished her time...
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