Obituaries

Christina L. Zentz

Christina L. Zentz

Dec 26, 2015

Christina Lynn Zentz, 48, of Rockford died on December 26, 2015 in Rockford. Born June 9, 1967 in Medford, WI, daughter of Dale and Judy (Yost) Lyons. Graduate of Belvidere High School. United in Marriage to Jeff Zentz on April 29, 1989 in Rockton. Loving daughter, wife, sister, and mother. World's greatest Nana! Chris was a very strong and brave...

Donna May Lazarus

Donna May Lazarus

Dec 24, 2015

Donna May Lazarus, 82, of Belvidere died on December 24, 2015 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on March 6, 1933 in Edgerton, WI; daughter of Harold and Gladys Dolittle. United in marriage to Gerard "Frenchie" Lazarus on April 24, 1964. Donna was formerly employed at Clinton Electronics and General Electric. Survived by her sons, Floyd (Laurie) Gilligan of Loves...

Tony T. Castree

Tony T. Castree

Dec 23, 2015

Tony T. Castree, 92, of Rockford died peacefully on December 23, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on April 30, 1923 in Rockford, son of Thomas and Dorothea (Sacco) Castronovo. Served in the United States Army. United in Marriage to Catherine Gulglitto in July 1949. Tony owned TC Produce in Rockford and a deli in Florida. Survived by...

Charles Richard Moffitt

Charles Richard Moffitt

Dec 10, 2015

Charles Richard Moffitt, 81, of Rockford, IL was Promoted to Glory at Rockford Memorial Hospital on December 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on April 28, 1934 in Beloit, WI to Ira and Hazel (McMillan) Moffitt. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in the class of 1952. Immediately following High School, Charles entered The Salvation...

Allen "Al" Turley

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lorraine Hartman

Lorraine Hartman

Nov 19, 2015

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Angeline Mary Maggio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...