Obituaries
Virginia Clara Rothacher Frederick
Jul 5, 2013
Madame Marco Polo Virginia Clara Rothacher Frederick 97, of Rockford, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at home peacefully surrounded with loving family. Born October 30, 1915 in Nome, Alaska; daughter of Norman and Bessie Rothacher. Worked as an elevator operator in the Federal building in Fairbanks, sales associate for Real Silk Hosiery Mills, an Electronic Assembler, a Colonic therapist...
Gloria L. (Dillon) Paulson
Jun 29, 2013
Gloria L. (Dillon) Paulson, 79, passed away peacefully at home during last rites, surrounded by her family on June 29th, her mother, Lucy's birthday, after a long and courageous battle with inclusion body myositis. She was born Gloria Lucille Dillon in Santa Barbara, California on March 7th, 1934, daughter of Lucille and James Dillon. She came to Rockford in 7th...
Lonnie Lee Strauch
Jun 23, 2013
Lonnie "Lon" Lee Strauch, 64, of Machesney Park died on June 23, 2013 at 8:25 p.m. at home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Logansport, IN; son of Norman and Arma Jean Strauch. Formerly employed as an operating room technician at Bloomington Hospital, in Bloomington, IN. Lon was a true humanitarian, reaching out to others in need. His...
Francis "Frank" L. Schmerse
Jun 4, 2013
Francis "Frank" L. Schmerse, 80, of Rockford died June 4, 2013 at 11:27 a.m. Per Frank's wishes, no services will be held. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com
Janet Helen Mason
May 28, 2013
Janet Helen Mason, 78, of Rockford died on May 28, 2013 at 9:40 a.m. at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1935 in Rockford, daughter of Mauritz and Helen (Morris) Johnson. Employed for 50 years at the Fairview Shopping Plaza. Survived by her children; Cynthia (Gary) Sumner of Rockton, Stephen Mason of Rockford, Scott (Linda) Mason of Rockford;...
Alyx Christina Nilsen
May 26, 2013
Alyx Christina Nilsen, 22, of Machesney Park died on Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was born on June 15, 1990 at home in Loves Park. Daughter of Martin "Chris" and Patricia (Pikanin) Nilsen. Attended Guilford High School, graduate of Roosevelt High School. She is survived by her children, Jacob W. Vogan, Jayde M. Vogan; father, Martin "Chris" Nilsen of Machesney...
Luther N. Frazier Iii
May 10, 2013
Luther N. Frazier III, 62, of Loves Park went to be with his Lord and Savior May 10, 2013 at 7:10 pm. in Serenity Home in Oregon. He was born on March 27, 1951 in Chicago, son of Luther and Arvester (Downs) Frazier Jr. Luther volunteered at Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center and was a member at Victory Outreach...
Robert "Robin" Lee Clevenger
May 6, 2013
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Robert "Robin" L. Clevenger, 75, of Rockford died on May 6, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. in the VA Hospital, in Madison, WI. He was born on November 8, 1937 in Rockford, son of Russell and Mildred (Mace) Clevenger. Served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. United in Marriage on September 21, 1963...
Lavone Eva Robinson
May 4, 2013
LaVone Eva Robinson, 82, of Rockford, died on May 4, 2013 in her home. She was born June 8, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Harry and Eva (Peterson) Wernberg. United in marriage to David Lee Robinson Sr. LaVone graduated from the Swedish American Hospital nursing program in 1951 and was employed at Sherman Hospital in Elgin prior to her retirement....
J. Diana (Lange) Carlon
Apr 22, 2013
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother With a Servant's Heart For Everyone J. Diana (Lange) Carlon, 65, of Janesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 5:32 p.m. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on January 27, 1948 in Arkansas, daughter of Floyd and Reba (Phelps) West. Graduate of Rockford East...
Anna M. Field
Apr 17, 2013
Anna Marie Field, 100, of Rockford died April 17, 2013 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on November 13, 1912 in Baton Rouge, LA, daughter of Salvatore and Norfria Perone. She was the seventh of their nine children and was the last surviving sibling. Anna moved to Rockford at an early age and resided here her entire life....
Theodore Stuart Fagerburg
Apr 15, 2013
Theodore Stuart Fagerburg passed away April 15, 2013 in his home after a short illness. Born January 4, 1924, in Rockford to Arthur and Emma Fagerburg. Graduate of East Rockford High School in 1942. Ted enlisted in the Navy and served as an Electrician Mate First Class in the Pacific. Married Norma Rosenquist on July 12, 1952. Retired from ComEdison...
Joseph William Arnold
Apr 15, 2013
Joseph William Arnold, infant son of Amanda Arnold died on April 15, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Amanda; grandparents, Trina (Danny) Young; great-grandparents, Paulette (Roger) Roberts; siblings, Angel Young, Neveah Reynolds, Isabella Arnold, Aaliyah Arnold; Aunt, Nichole (Steven) Plumley; cousins, Daniel Plumely and AJ Plumley; great-aunts, Jessica Stone, Tammy (Tracy) White. Preceded in death...
Ina Margarita Elliott
Apr 15, 2013
Ina Margarita Elliott, 87, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2013 at 1:15p.m after a short illness. Ina was born on June 13, 1925 in Falun, Sweden; daughter of Thyra Jansson. She was married on June 24, 1942 to Leo Forrest Elliott. They were married for 55 years. Ina is survived by her...
Josephine Marie Varalli
Mar 25, 2013
Josephine M. Varalli, 89, of Rockford died March 25, 2013 in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born on December 19, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Angelo and Angelina Turiciano. United in Marriage to Gerald Varalli on October 11, 1944. They were married for over 65 years. Josephine loved to read, travel and collect antiques. She is survived by her children,...
Denise Elaine Gustafson
Mar 25, 2013
Denise Elaine Gustafson, 53, of Leaf River died on March 25, 2013 in her home. She was born on June 1, 1959 in Rockford, daughter of George and Betty (Taylor) Outzen. Graduate of Harlem High School. United in Marriage to Shane Gustafson on June 20, 1980 in Rockford. Denise enjoyed reading and working in her garden. She loved animals, rescuing...
Dawn Marie (Trenholm) Scace
Mar 25, 2013
Dawn Marie (Trenholm) Scace, 75, has made the journey to be with her Lord and her parents on March 25, 2013. She was born March 12, 1938 in Rockford to the late Orville and Jeanette (Pahlas) Trenholm. She has left here to carry on; her husband Leland Scace of Shirland; sister, Diane (Robert) Buse of Rockford; children Steve M. (Sally)...
Grace Mae Easton
Mar 23, 2013
Grace Mae Easton, 94, of Rockford died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6:30 a.m. at Crimson Pointe. She was born on October 26, 1918 in Belvidere. Daughter of George and Nina (Shattuck) Moore. Graduate of Belvidere High School. United in Marriage to John Easton on October 26, 1939 in Marengo. They were charter members of Christ Methodist Church in Rockford....
Harriett C. Nordberg
Mar 22, 2013
Love of Our Lives and Servant of the Lord Harriett C. Nordberg, 88 of Rockford went home to the Lord on March 22, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 27, 1925 in Rockford; daughter of Byron and Lucile (Lundberg) Garthwaite. Graduated from Rockford East High School in 1943. Was a homemaker for several years and...
Wayne Michael Bakke
Mar 21, 2013
Wayne Michael Bakke, 56, of Loves Park, died suddenly on March 21, 2013 in his home. Wayne was born on October 3, 1956 in Thief River Falls, MN, son of Richard and Phyllis (Anderson) Bakke. Wayne and Kim Adams were married in October 1995 and one of their happiest days was the birth of their daughter, Kenzie, the following year....
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