Obituaries
William Henry Farley
Nov 30, 2014
William Henry Farley, 52, of Loves Park died on November 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 24, 1962 in Chicago, son of Agnes Carlson. United in marriage to Jennifer Kossow on April 26, 1999. Formerly employed as a CNA in the Chicago area. Bill was loved greatly by his wife and children, and...
Ruth B. Keller
Nov 24, 2014
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Companion Ruth B. Keller, 67, of Rockford died on November 24, 2014 at 4:00 a.m. in her home, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on December 11, 1946 in Mississippi, daughter of John and Alva (Baker) Brimhall. United in marriage to Ivan Keller Sr. Ruth was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. Her passing leaves...
Robert "Bobby" L. Taylor
Nov 19, 2014
Robert "Bobby" L. Taylor, 74, of Rockford died on November 18, 2014 at 10:45 pm in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Naylor, MO; son of Thomas and Nellie (Pringle) Taylor. Served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Linda Hoffman on February 13, 1965 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. Retired...
Priscilla B. Clabough
Nov 18, 2014
Priscilla B. Clabough, 90, of Rockford died on November 18, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. at Crimson Pointe. She was born on September 10, 1924 in Rockford, daughter of Harry and Edith (Wall) Johnson. Priscilla, a lifelong Rockford resident, was united in marriage to Charles "Norm" N. Clabough on February 17, 1943 in Rockford. Priscilla was a skilled seamstress, and devoted...
Tamarra A. Bavincio-Legge
Nov 18, 2014
Tamarra A. BaVincio-Legge (Peters), 54, of Machesney Park died on November 18, 2014 at 10:50 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital, of complications from pancreatic cancer. Born on March 4, 1960 in Milwaukee, daughter of Emil and Kathleen E. (Duerr) BaVincio. Her parents divorced when she was very young, and her mother married Derald Peters, who adopted her and her older...
Robert R. Knight
Nov 13, 2014
Robert R. Knight, 70, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Saviour on November 13, 2014 at 5:09 p.m. in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 19, 1943 in Rockford, son of Robert and Doris (Roland) Knight. Graduate of West High and Pillsbury Baptist Bible Baptist College. United in marriage to...
Jayleigh Anne Elizabeth Atkinson
Nov 13, 2014
Jayleigh Anne Elizabeth Atkinson, the beautiful and beloved infant daughter of Brian and Jessie Atkinson went to Heaven on November 13, 2014. Born on September 2, 2014 in Rockford. Although Jayleigh's time on earth was short, she made an impact on her family that will never be forgotten. "Our beautiful, precious, sweet baby girl, gone; but never forgotten. Although we...
Geraldine I. Prince
Nov 11, 2014
Geraldine I. Prince, 84, of Freeport died on November 11, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. She was born on November 15, 1929 in Lena, daughter of Grover and Orpha (Wiley) Shippee. She attended Lena schools. United in marriage in February of 1954 to Bill J. Prince. Former owner of Band Box Cleaners in Belvidere. Survived by children, Michael (Gloria) Prince and...
Alfred Otto Schmidt
Oct 29, 2014
Alfred Otto Schmidt, 91, of Rockford died on October 29, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. in his home. Born June 26, 1923 in Kiester, MN. United in marriage to June Pettitt on June 13, 1948 in MN. Survived by his wife, June; sons, Steven (Carrie) Schmidt of Stillman Valley, Osmar (Bessie) Baltodano of Virginia, daughter-in-law, Debbie Schmidt of Pecatonica; 4 grandchildren...
Gary Ellis Dole
Oct 23, 2014
Gary Ellis Dole, 67, of Machesney Park died on October 23, 2014 at 10:45 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Gary was born on February 4, 1947 in Rockford, son of Judge and Marion (Pixler) Dole. Gary served in the United States Navy in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Navy Band. Gary was an accomplished musician headlining...
Susan Ann Seidel
Oct 22, 2014
Susan Ann Seidel, 86, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Knightstown, Indiana, daughter of Edward and Clara Reisener. Graduate of Rock Falls High School. Attended Illinois Wesleyan where she studied piano. United in Marriage to Frank...
Alice L. Brown
Oct 3, 2014
Kind and Loving Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma Alice L. Brown, 92, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 3, 2014 at 2:50 a.m. in River Bluff Nursing Home. Alice was born on January 26, 1922 in Milbank, South Dakota. Daughter of Charles and Esther (Speckeen) Miller. United in Marriage to Paul S. Brown...
Donald Ray Davis
Sep 17, 2014
Donald Ray Davis, 71, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2014. Born January 18, 1943 in Rockford, son of Gordon and Myrtle Davis. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly; 7 children, 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, and sister. Don's family is thankful for everyone who prayed for him throughout...
Doris E. Abrahams
Sep 7, 2014
Doris E. Abrahams, 93, of Rockford passed away peacefully in her daughter's home Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was born November 3, 1920 in Standard, IL to Hazel (Cherry) and Mason Randle. During WWII she worked in a munitions factory and served on a tire rationing board. She married the love of her life, Donald J. Abrahams, at MacDill Field,...
Richard P. Stedman
Sep 1, 2014
Richard P. Stedman, 81, of Belvidere died on Monday, September 1, 2014 in Pine Acres Nursing Home in DeKalb. Richard was born on March 18, 1933 in Greenwood, son of Murreyl and Arlene (Webster) Stedman. United in Marriage on April 9, 1954 to Esther Maitland. Survived by children, Laurel Dittbenner, Cheryl (Denham) Reynolds, Marcia Barefield, Meredith (Keith) Smith, Laura Castro,...
Karen Mae Reinert
Aug 12, 2014
Karen Mae Reinert, 62, of Rockford died on August 12, 2014 at 8:52 p.m. in SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1952 in Rockford, daughter of Everett and Margaret (MacCallum) Johnson. Karen was formerly employed at the Mendelssohn Club. Survived by her daughters, Jamie Reinert, Jody Reinert both of Rockford; grandchildren, Bruce, Dilyn, Rachel, Rayne, Jonathan; great-grandson, Harvey;...
Leola "Lee" B. Cromer
Aug 7, 2014
Leola "Lee" B. Cromer, 81 of Rockford went to be with her Lord on August 7, 2014. Born on January 18, 1933, in Park Falls, WI. Married Donald Cromer on October 15, 1951. Member of Rockford First. Survived by her children, Donna (Ron) Hipsher, David (Debora) Cromer, Dana (Darri) Busker, Daniel (Luz) Cromer; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by...
Andrea Lynn Drummer
Jul 26, 2014
Andrea Lynn Drummer, 48, died on July 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in her home. She was born June 7, 1966 in Rockford, daughter of Terry and Lucy (Grigsby) Nichols. Andrea is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Blake) Fanning, grandchildren, Jaxon, Macy, Avaleigh and Judah Fanning; sister, Allison Macmurchy, step-parents, Celeste and Robert Williams; step-sister Renee Williams and Aunt, Linda...
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