Obituaries
Richard C. Ferguson
Mar 14, 2014
Richard "Dick" C. Ferguson, 75, of Rockford died on March 14, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 20, 1938 in Rockford son of Raymond and Carol (Bennett) Ferguson. Graduate of Rockford West High School. United in marriage to Julie Lauts on November 25, 1970 in Rockford. He was...
Lowell Adrian Gazouski
Mar 10, 2014
Barney Fife Lowell A. Gazouski, 74, of Rockford and formerly of Cherry Valley, died on March 10, 2014 at 2:20 a.m. in his home. Born on March 4, 1940 in Rockford, son of John and Loretta (Peterson) Gazouski. Lowell was formerly employed as a Patrolman for the Cherry Valley Police Department. United in marriage to Marsha Walters on March 17,...
Edward B. Johnson
Mar 6, 2014
Edward B. Johnson, 74, of Rockford died on March 6, 2014 at 11:10 a.m. He was born on December 27, 1939, son of Harvey and Vera Johnson. Formerly employed as a truck driver for ABC Rapid Delivery of Belvidere. Past President of the Eagle's Club. Survived by his wife, Faye Knutson; sons, Bert (Theresa) Johnson, Robert (Louise) Johnson, and Bart...
Alison Marie Swaney
Mar 2, 2014
Alison Marie Swaney, 35, of Rockford died March 2, 2014 at 7:10 p.m. in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1978 in Rockford, daughter of Curt and Lana (Personett) Swaney. Survived by her parents; brother, Michael C. (Jessy Jackson) Swaney; sister, Rachel A. (Joshua) Slabaugh, all of Rockford. Memorial Service, Saturday March 8, 2014...
James Edward Longardner
Feb 28, 2014
Tuning For The Angels Now James Edward Longardner, 80, of Rockford died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 28, 2014. He was born on September 10, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN, son of Andrew and Lucile (Rogers) Longardner. James was a piano technician for over 30 years, and the former owner of Rockford Organ and Piano,...
Clarence "Tommy" A. Thompson
Feb 27, 2014
Clarence "Tommy" A. Thompson, 81, of Rockford died February 27, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Cazenovia, WI, son of Scott and Stella (Limekeller) Thompson. Graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1951. Served in the United State Airforce during the Korean War. Worked for Dasco Pro for 31 years, and...
Grace Julia (Schroeder) Hanson
Feb 27, 2014
Grace Julia (Schroeder) Hanson, 81, of Belvidere died Thursday, February 27, 2014. Born January 31, 1933 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, Grace was the daughter of the late Ernest and Julia (Blahnik) Schroeder. She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1950, where she was a cheerleader. Grace obtained her LPN degree from Michael Reese Nursing School in Chicago. In August 1952 she...
Elaine Francis Rehfeld
Feb 7, 2014
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Grandma the Great Elaine F. (Badertscher-McBride) Rehfeld, 72, of Rockford, died on February 7, 2014 11:42 p.m. in her home. Born March 15, 1941 to Werner and Lois (Shaw) in Broadhead, WI. Formerly employed as a Machinist for several manufacturing companies and as a rape crisis counselor for 12 years. Survived by her husband of...
Avon Clyde Myers
Feb 5, 2014
Avon Clyde Myers, 64, of Rockford died at 6:43 a.m. on February 5, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 27, 1949 in Oneida, TN, son of Kenneth and Arlena (Newport) Myers. United in Marriage to Jane Sizemore on January 25, 1971. Retired from CamCar after 34 years, where he worked as a scheduler....
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Alexander Jr.
Jan 31, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Alexander Jr., 52, of Loves Park died on January 31, 2014 at 4:48 a.m. at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1961 in Rockford, son of Kenneth and Louisia (Wright) Alexander Sr. United in Marriage to Betty Boaz on June 29, 1997. Kenny liked to fish and hunt. He was employed as a machinist...
Maria R. Rabe
Jan 26, 2014
Memorial Service on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2 p.m., at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, at Colonial Village. Fr William Wentink officiating. Memorial Visitation at 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Verna A. (Price) Snyder
Jan 24, 2014
Verna A. (Price) Snyder, 65, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2014 at 10:19 a.m. surrounded by her family and friends in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 28, 1948 in Rockford, daughter of Donald and Nina (Furman) Roux. United in marriage to Harold Price on August 31, 1968 in Rockford....
Bernice Beatrice Follmar
Jan 22, 2014
Bernice Beatrice Follmar's spirit left her physical being of 94 years on January 22, 2014 to join her husband, Dr. Frederick F. Follmar, to travel forever together singing "You Are My Sunshine". Bernice was born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Christian and Mathea Bakemeyer. She graduated from the Milwaukee School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, an accomplishment that gave...
Rebecca Lynn Redmon-Brugman
Jan 15, 2014
Loving Mommy Rebecca Lynn Redmon-Brugman, 35, of Rockford died January 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born November 10, 1978 in Rockford, daughter of Eddie and Candy (Herbig) Redmon. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1997. Formerly employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Group Benefits Specialist. Survived by her children,...
Warren L. Carlson
Jan 9, 2014
Warren L. Carlson, 81, of Rockford died Thursday, January 9, 2014 after a long illness. Born January 17, 1932 in Rockford, son of Algot and Florence (Westberg) Carlson. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1949. Married Roberta Pearson on March 24, 1951, they were happily married for 62 years. Warren was formerly employed at Sundstrand, retiring in 1980...
Richard S. Lyford
Jan 8, 2014
Pops Richard S. Lyford, 81, of Rockford died on January 8, 2014 at 10:10 p.m. in River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Rockford, son of Walter and Martha (Mills) Lyford. Richard was a self-employed carpenter. He loved horses and his dog Rocky. Survived by his children, Heather (Brian Tobler) Hull of Rochelle, Dawn (Jason...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Giardini
Jan 7, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" J. Giardini, 62, of Rockford died on January 7, 2014 at 10:25 am in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1951 in Rockford, son of Francis and Joyce (Mori) Giardini. Graduate of Guilford High School and Rock Valley College. United in marriage to Christina Adams on October 15, 1983 in Rockford. Formerly employed at...
Jo Ann Long Collins
Jan 7, 2014
Jo Ann (Long) Collins, 78, of Rockford died at home surrounded by her family after a long illness on January 7, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1935 in Platteville, WI, daughter of Rex and Mildred (Kenny) Long. Graduate of Platteville High School. Married Bruce Collins on September 5, 1953 at St. Mary's Church in Platteville. Jo Ann was...
Thomas J. Hook
Jan 4, 2014
Thomas J. Hook, 69, of Rockford went to his heavenly home January 4, 2014. He was born April 2, 1944 in Rockford to John and Clara Larkin, later adopted by Roy Hook. Graduated from Savanna High School in 1962. Married Ellen Hurley in Savanna on March 14, 1964. He was a welder for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, Chrysler Corporation and Container...
Jody Lynn Sundberg
Jan 3, 2014
Jody Lynn Sundberg, 37, of Poplar Grove went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2014 at 11:34 a.m. after a courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. Born on October 15, 1976, in Rockford. Daughter of Robert and Karen (Loy) Sundberg. Jody owned Lady Bugs Cleaning Service, and worked at Packard Lawn &...
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