Obituaries
Dawn Marie Wooley
Mar 12, 2015
Dawn Marie Wooley, 47, of Belvidere died on March 12, 2015. Born on June 14, 1967 in Joliet, daughter of Kenneth and Sheri (Kurtyak) Carlson. Prior to becoming a mom, Dawn was employed as a CNA. Dawn was a loving mother, who was truly devoted to the care of her girls. She enjoyed NASCAR and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Dawn...
Cindy L. Balzer
Mar 7, 2015
Cindy L. Balzer, 55, of Rockton died on March 7, 2015 in her home. Born on August 16, 1959 in Sikeston, MO, daughter of Charles and Claudia (Bradley) Merick. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1977. Formerly employed at Aetna Insurance as a Claims Processor and Kohl's. Cindy had an unbelievably positive disposition. She constantly made an effort to bring...
David A. Greenwood
Mar 5, 2015
David A. Greenwood, 58, AKA Uncle Beef Davis Junction - David A. Greenwood, 58, of Davis Junction passed away on March 5, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. David was born on Oct. 19, 1956. He married Tina Rarrick (Busse) Feb. 12, 1992. Dave graduated from the old Harlem High School in 1974. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
George W. Grant
Mar 4, 2015
George W. Grant, 78, of Loves Park died on March 4, 2015 in Rockford. Born on March 15, 1936 in Joliet, son of William and Ethel Grant. George obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Northern Illinois University. United in marriage to Merry Jo Malinsky on March 29, 1975 in Estherville, IA. George was the owner of the Paperback Haven, and...
Mary Elizabeth Robinson Roy
Mar 1, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Robinson Roy, 90, of Rockford died on March 1, 2015 at home. Mary Beth was born on September 2, 1924 in Jackson County, IL to Carl and Beatrice (Roseberry) Robinson. She attended Carbondale High School, then Southern Illinois University where she met Dean, her husband of over 50 years. Mary Beth loved playing golf for the majority of...
Donald Eugene Kangas
Feb 17, 2015
Donald Eugene Kangas, 76, of Brodhead, WI died on February 17, 2015 in his home. Born on May 9, 1938 in Eveleth, MN, son of George and Ailie Kangas. He met the love of his life, Kathryn Goldsworthy on Valentine's Day in 1960, they were united in marriage on October 22, 1960. Donald retired from Beloit Corporation, where he was...
Ortha Jane Hunter
Feb 17, 2015
Ortha Jane Hunter, 72, of Rockford died on February 17, 2015. Born on September 5, 1942 in Prestonsburg, KY; daughter of Henry and Dacie (Frazier) Shepherd. United in Marriage to Joe Hunter on October 31, 1976. Survived by her children, Connie (Phong) Rose-Phommasouvannarath of Rockford, Elzie (Christine) Rose of South Elgin, Anthony Rose of Kentucky, Walter Rose of Rockford; 9...
Gregory Len Dalton
Feb 13, 2015
Great Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend Gregory Len Dalton, 56, of Machesney Park died on February 13, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Greg's final moments on earth were spent surrounded by the people he loved the most; his wife of 29 years, Donna, and his beloved daughters. Greg was born on November 20, 1958 in Rockford, son of Guthrie and...
Betty J. Bowker
Feb 6, 2015
Betty J. Bowker, 84, of Rockford died on February 6, 2015 in Rockford. Born on April 12, 1930 in Mechanicsville, IA, daughter of Charles and Edna (Adams) Umbdenstock. United in Marriage to Melvin Bowker on April 17, 1948 in Davenport, IA. Betty retired from Ideal Uniform, after30 years, where she was employed as a Loading Supervisor. She participated in bowling...
Donna Knoll
Feb 6, 2015
Donna Knoll, 91, of Lindenwood died on February 6, 2015. She was born July 17, 1923 in Rochelle, Illinois. United in marriage to Roy Knoll on June 24, 1943; Roy and Donna celebrated their 69th Anniversary a few months before his passing on September 12, 2012. She was raised on her family farm during the Depression and served as a...
Terry Lee Workman
Feb 4, 2015
Terry Lee Workman, 71, husband of 52 years to Sally (nee Potter) Workman, father of three; Chris (Jennifer), Brandon (Asja), and Angela Mullins; grandfather of six, Alex, Spencer, Abigail, Shane, Makayla, Annalija. A lifetime Illinoisan, Born on June 6, 1943 in Decatur, son of Gerald and Mary (Butler) Workman. Terry grew up in the small town of Havana, with his...
Cristofer R. Field
Jan 29, 2015
Cristofer R. Field, 45, of Rockford died on January 29,2015 in Rockford. Born on July 18, 1969 in Rockford. Employed as a union laborer. Survived by his parents; Dr. James and Linda Severson of Rockford; girlfriend, Krista Gustafson; sister, Gina Barrett; nephew, Jordan Bond, nieces, Niki (Chris) Giallanza, Haley Barrett; great-niece Elliot Marie Giallanza; and beloved dog, Lily. Preceded in...
Alice O. Rodriguez
Jan 29, 2015
Alice O. Rodriguez, 65, of Rockford died on January 29, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 18, 1949 in Rockford daughter of Louise Barbara Eberly. Alice is survived by her children, Amanda (Carlos) Martinez, Erin (Ramiro Cano) Alvarado, Daryle Scott, Jesus Rodriguez; grandchildren, Mikey, Breanna, Johnny, Lexy and Elias; brother, Robert (Tammy) Harter; nephew,...
Donald A. Lasater
Jan 19, 2015
Donald A. Lasater, 88, of Rockford died on January 19, 2015 in Rockford. Born July 31, 1926 in St. Louis, MO; son of Samuel and Leda (Wade) Lasater. Graduate of Soledad High School and Washington University in St. Louis. Donald enjoyed bowling and golf and was a table tennis champion in his youth. United in Marriage to Nancy Carter on...
Helen M. Rosenberger
Jan 10, 2015
Helen M. Rosenberger, of Rockton, IL, formerly of Skokie and Rockford, IL was born on December 6, 1923, in Toledo, OH, and entered eternal life on January 10, 2015. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy (Ursuline Sisters), Mary Manse College, and Northwestern graduate school. Helen was employed for 38 years in the Research Department of A.B. Dick Co., as a...
Col. (R.) William Preston Norris
Dec 18, 2014
Colonel William Preston Norris (R.), 80, of Rockford was promoted to glory on December 18, 2014. Born February, 17, 1934 is Owosso, MI; son of Ralph and Margaret (Preston) Norris. United in Marriage to Eleanor Dixon on November 7, 1957 in Peoria. William was appointed and served in numerous positions in the Salvation Army in Illinois, Michigan, and Nebraska, where...
Douglas K. Bouton
Dec 17, 2014
Douglas K. Bouton, 63, of Byron died on December 17, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1951 in Harvey. Son of Robert and Margie (Boyer) Bouton. Doug attended Byron schools and was a graduate of Byron High School. In his younger years, he worked in his family's business at the Kelly Williamson Mobile in Byron. He...
Joseph J. Backor
Dec 15, 2014
Joseph J Backor was born to Joseph and Mary Backor on January 25th 1925 in Montreal, Canada and passed away at the Atrium on December 15 2014 at the age of 89. Married Jeanne G Backor (Nee Kanney) in Chicago on July 19, 1947. Graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Mechanical engineering, receiving his commission from the U.S....
Marvin M. Young
Dec 9, 2014
Marvin M. Young, 80, of Rockford died on December 9, 2014 in his home. He was born on February 2, 1934 in Marion County, son of Albert and Maxine (Monical) Young. United in marriage to Marlene Malmberg on April 15, 1956 in Rockford. Formerly employed at Rockford Automation and retired from Chemtool. Marv was a skilled handyman who could fix...
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