Obituaries
Allen "Al" Turley
Dec 9, 2015
Allen "Al" Turley, 54, died December 9, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Survived by his mother Patricia Baker of Rockford; sister, Cynthia (DuWayne) Olson of Ridott; sister-in-law, Jane Turley of Woodstock; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, his father Donald and brother, Mark. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and his caregiver Vicki...
Bobbie Faye Slocum
Dec 9, 2015
Bobbie Faye Slocum, 73, of Rockford passed away on December 9, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1942 in Phil Campbell, AL, daughter of Clyde and Roxie (Holt) Woodard. United in marriage to Duane Slocum on August 7, 1987. Survived by her husband, Duane; step-children, Penny (Dion) Conn, Rick Slocum, all of...
Leland Scace
Dec 8, 2015
Leland Scace went to be with his Savior December 8, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born in Freeport, to Marlow Scace and Hazel (Judd) Roberts. Lee was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. In his final years, his two best friends were his dogs, Lady and Archie. He was a hardworking man and retired from Zenith Cutter...
Arthur Gilbert "Gil" Bailey
Nov 29, 2015
Arthur Gilbert "Gil" Bailey, 76, of Rockford lost his long battle with cancer on November 29, 2015, with his loving companion of 28 years, Sue Beaver by his side. Born November 8, 1939 in Rockford, son of Arthur and Helen (Gilbert) Bailey. He was a master of words, which he used sparingly throughout his life. His dry sense of humor...
Joseph Michael Taylor
Nov 28, 2015
Joseph Michael Taylor, 66, of Loves Park died November 28, 2015, surrounded by family. Born June 19, 1949 to Joseph and Beverly Taylor. Attended Harlem High School and Blackhawk Community College where he earned his GED. Owner of a painting business for over 20 years. Joe was an Elvis Impersonator for 8 years. He loved racing, fishing, music and football....
Presentacion R. Blalock
Nov 22, 2015
Presentacion Ronas Blalock, 66, of Rockford passed away on November 22, 2015 at 10:55 p.m. at SwedishAmerican Hospital after a long illness. Born on November 21, 1949 in Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines to Tranquilina Bacala and Modesto Ronas. Ping loved being with friends and family and cooking for everyone. She worked at Rockford Product for several years. Survivors include; uncle, Antonio...
Angeline Mary Maggio
Nov 14, 2015
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Angeline Mary Maggio passed away on the same date as her loving husband, November 14th. She was born January 11, 1922, in West Virginia to Romeo and Amelia Potenziani. Married Christopher Anthony Maggio in a ceremony at St. Anthony's Church. They owned small businesses and in her retirement years; she volunteered at Lifescape and...
Elizabeth Anne "Bud" Manson
Nov 14, 2015
Elizabeth Anne "Bud" Manson, 94 , died on November 14, 2015 in Swedish American Hospital , peacefully and on her own terms. Bud was a classy , independent woman and was very proud that she still lived in the house that she and her husband built in the early 1950s. She loved a good book, a cold beer and watching...
Douglas Alan Gebhardt
Nov 12, 2015
Douglas Alan Gebhardt, 64, of Rockford died on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on July 19, 1951 in Rockford to Donald V. and Georgene Mae (Harmon) Gebhardt. Graduate of Guilford High School and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Owner of Gebhardt Builders in Loves Park before going to Southern California in 1985 where he worked as...
Jerry L. Frang
Nov 4, 2015
Jerry L. Frang, 69, of Rockford died on November 4, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on June 19, 1946 in Rockford, son of Emery and Ruby (Barnett) Frang. Graduate of East High School. He served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Jerry obtained his Bachelor Degree in Science from Northern Illinois University and his Master's Degree...
Maureen Vera Baggs
Oct 30, 2015
Maureen Vera Baggs, 66, of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on October 30, 2015. Born on October 8, 1949 in England, she was the daughter of Charles (Jim) and Lucy (Gordon) Leversuch. Maureen was United in Marriage to Derek Baggs on November 23, 1968. Maureen was a member of The Salvation Army, where she was a dedicated volunteer and received...
Martha N. Frang
Oct 24, 2015
Martha N. Frang, 67, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2015 in Rockford. Born on September 9, 1948 in Evansville, IN, daughter off George and Jean (Mead) Zuroske. United in marriage to Jerry Frang on October 23, 1971. Retired from Rock Valley College. Martha was a lovely woman who was very involved in...
Theresa A. Carlson
Oct 13, 2015
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend Theresa A. Carlson, 64, of Rockford died on October 13, 2015 at Alden-Park Strathmoor. Born on May 9, 1951 in Rockford, daughter of Frank and Juanita (Hurd) Walters. Graduate of Harlem High School. Theresa was employed as a CNA. She was a beautiful and loving person, and is missed tremendously by her family. She...
Esther June Hayes
Oct 9, 2015
Esther "June" Hayes, 91, of Rockford died on October 9, 2015 in Presence St. Anne's Center. Born on February 25, 1924 in Decatur; daughter of Edward and Helen Koshinski. June moved to Rockford in 1936. June loved doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. In her younger years she was a renowned local roller skater. She worked at...
Juliet S. Nozzi
Sep 29, 2015
Juliet S. Nozzi, 91, of Rockford died on September 29, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on October 18, 1923, daughter of John and Theodosia (Mauszewski) Segalla. Formerly employed in the Rockford Public Schools as a cook. Juliet was married to her beloved husband, Dean for 72 years, he preceded her in death on September 8, 2015. She was a...
Helen M. Sell
Sep 23, 2015
Helen M. Sell, 93 of Rockford died on September 23, 2015 in The Villa at PA Peterson. She was born on December 27, 1921 in Goodman, WI daughter of Russell and Antonia (Ziolkowski) Deeds. Graduate of Goodman High School. United in marriage to Clarence Sell in November of 1942. Formerly employed at Courier Printing and Commercial Printing. She was a...
Robert D. Shives
Sep 22, 2015
Robert D. Shives, 93 of Rockford died on September 22, 2015 in his home. Born May 24, 1922 in Dunbar, PA. Son of Robert and Martha Shives. Robert served in the United States Army 14th Armored Division in WWII. Member of Tebala Shrine and the Drum & Bugle Corp. United in Marriage to Delores Owens on August 15, 1946. Retired...
Jodie Newell
Sep 14, 2015
Jodie Newell, 69, of Rockford passed away on September 14, 2015 in his home, after battling cancer. Born on May 20, 1946 in Rockford, son of Jack and Betty (Newell) Mortimore. United in marriage to Colleen Noble on June 3, 1967. Formerly employed at NAPA Auto Parts, retired from Modern Metals. Obtained his GED from Harlem High School. He was...
Traci Lynn Huckelberry
Sep 11, 2015
Traci Lynn Huckelberry, 44, died suddenly at Rockford Memorial Hospital on September 11, 2015 due to complications of a blood clot; surrounded by family, just five days before her birthday. Born to Charles and Linda (Knipprath) Huckelberry in 1970. Attended East High School and worked most of her life at Brooke Road and Kishwaukee Cleaners with her father. Married John...
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