Obituaries

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...

Helen M. Sell

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

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

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

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...

Dean F. Nozzi

Dean F. Nozzi

Sep 8, 2015

Dean F. Nozzi, 94, of Rockford died on September 8, 2015 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on April 16, 1921, son of Dominic and Mary Nozzi. Served in the United States Army. Retired from Anderson Brothers Manufacturing. Dean was an avid golfer. Survived by his wife of 72 years, Juliet; 3 sons and their spouses; 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren...

Tammie Renee Nash

Tammie Renee Nash

Sep 8, 2015

Tammie Renee Nash, passed on September 8, 2015. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly.

Robert Hamberg

Robert Hamberg

Sep 3, 2015

Robert Hamberg, 68, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior. Born to Stan and Helen Hamberg. He grew up in Stillman Valley. Bob received his Bachelor Degree and Masters in Education from Northern Illinois University. United in marriage to Paula Bloomquist on July 22, 1972. He taught and coached basketball at Stillman Valley, Rockford Area Vocational School and...

Charles Z. Ashley

Charles Z. Ashley

Aug 19, 2015

Charles Z. Ashley, 58, departed this earthly life on August 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 25, 1957 in Rockford, son of Zenlous and Lorena (Christopher) Ashley. Graduate of Auburn High School. United in Marriage to Dorothy Richardson on February 21, 1979 in Rockford. Formerly employed at Ingersoll Milling Machine and Exact Machine. Charles was a...

Lucille "Eydie" Kunz

Lucille "Eydie" Kunz

Aug 14, 2015

Loving and Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother Lucille "Eydie" Kunz, 73, of Belvidere, died on August 14, 2015 after a long illness, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Eydie was born on February 17, 1942 in Sycamore, daughter of Donald and Gwendolyn Ericson. United in marriage to Myles Kunz on June 8, 1963 in Northbrook. Formerly employed at Woosley...

Judith Hope Lee

Judith Hope Lee

Aug 7, 2015

Judith Hope Lee, 56, of Belvidere died on August 7, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 6, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. Daughter of George and Mary (Steele) Underwood. Graduate of Rolling Meadows High School, class of 1976 and Olivet University. United in marriage to Theodore Lee on September 26, 1987 in Des Plaines. Employed...

Robert Curtis Falk

Robert Curtis Falk

Jul 29, 2015

Robert Curtis Falk, 72, of Winnebago died on July 29, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a fall. Born on September 26, 1942 in Rockford, son of Curtis and Nellie (Knodle) Falk. Robert graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Vietnam. United in Marriage to Barbara Sherman on...