Obituaries
Mirna Pérez (Elmer),
Mar 18, 2013
Mirna Pérez (Elmer), 74, of Rockford died March 18, 2013 at 6:10 p.m. in her home. She was born on August 4, 1938 in Guantanamo, Cuba; daughter of Roberto Pérez López and Silvia Pérez Suarez. She is survived by her daughters; Bárbara (José) DÃaz of Rockford, Reyna Iribar of Las Vegas, NV; mother, Silvia Pérez Suarez of,West New York, NJ;...
Ivette Aponte
Mar 9, 2013
Ivette Aponte, 59, of Rockford died on March 9, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1953 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, daughter of Pedro Aponte and Elsa Ortiz. United in marriage to Franklin Lopez on December 11, 1976. Ivette obtained her Master's Degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Puerto Rico...
David Allen Greer
Mar 6, 2013
David Allen Greer, 52, of Rockford died on March 6, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1960 in Rockford, son of Jimmie and Frances (Collins) Greer. Graduate of Jefferson High School in 1978. Dave was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan. He enjoyed playing golf and baseball. Dave was a talented and accomplished sales person in the area....
Barry Alan Holligan
Mar 6, 2013
With Love and Devotion Barry Alan Holligan, 39, of Machesney Park left this earth on March 5, 2013. He was born on December 25, 1973 in Rockford, son of Berry Holligan and Brenda Seyler. Graduate of Jefferson High School. Barry enlisted in the United States Marines during his junior year of high school and served from 1992-1996. He attended Rock...
Barbara Colleen Hogan
Mar 4, 2013
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend Barbara Colleen Hogan, 69, of Rockford passed away at home on March 4, 2013 at 5:55 p.m. after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. Born August 21, 1943, in Loves Park; daughter of John and E. Madeline (Stahl) Reese. She was a graduate of Harlem High School. Retired Daimler Chrysler employee. Barbara enjoyed...
Richard "Dick" Lee Witherby
Feb 28, 2013
"Racer" Richard "Dick" Lee Witherby, 79, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 after a long struggle. Born August 11, 1933, son of Kenneth and Myrtle (Millard) Witherby. Dick is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Cindy (John) Bacher, Ora (P.J.) Andrew, Rick (Judy) Witherby, Ron (Julie) Witherby; special cousin, Randy (Charlotte) Todd; eight grandchildren and several great...
Jay Chatwood Springer
Feb 22, 2013
Jay Chatwood Springer, 44, of Rockford died on February 21, 2013 in his home. He was born on March 3, 1968 in Owosso, MI; son of Maurice and Ruth (Franze) Springer. Survived by his children, Jason and Cody, and their mother, Penny Eriks all of Joliet; mother, Ruth Springer of Rockford; sister, Lori Springer of Pontiac Michigan. Preceded in death...
Gabriel And Adrian Green
Feb 19, 2013
Gabriel and Adrian Green, infant sons of Lois Frields and Matthew Green died on February 19, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. They are survived by their parents; brother, Alexander Frields; grandparents, Patty (Kelly) Ellison, Joann Bendel, Dan Frields; Uncle, Steven Spencer and Aunt, Alicia Quionez. A Memorial Visitation will be Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral...
Roberta Ann (Stimpson) Smith
Feb 16, 2013
Roberta Ann (Stimpson) Smith, 60, of Rockford died at 3:00 a.m. February 16, 2013, in her home. She was born on April 2, 1952 in Hazel Green, WI; daughter of Robert and Norma (Revels) Rabehl. Married Roy Smith on August 3, 2002 in Richland Center, WI. Roberta was employed at Ingersoll Machine Tool for 32 years, most recently as a...
Vern L. Davitt
Feb 14, 2013
ROCKFORD - Vern L. Davitt, 83 of Rockford went to be with his Lord Feb. 14, 2013. He was born on Oct. 21, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Henry and Leatha Davitt. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and graduated from Drake University Law School. Married Ann (Bradley) Davitt on Apr....
Carla May Brewer
Feb 11, 2013
Carla May Brewer, 79 of Byron, Illinois died on February 11, 2013 at 2:09 a.m. at Neighbor's Nursing Home. Carla was born on February 4, 1934 in Leavenworth, Kansas; daughter of Dr. Harry A. and Mildred (Pohley) Gerber. Carla married Edgar LeRoy Vinson, Jr. on June 19, 1954, together they had two children; Lee and Carl. He preceded her in...
Robert Ralston Greenlee
Feb 10, 2013
Smiled at Everyone He Met Robert Ralston Greenlee, 88 of Rockford died on February 10, 2013 at 5:51 p.m. after a brief illness at Rosewood Care Center. Robert was born on August 23, 1924 in Donna, TX, son of Clark and Mary (Ray) Greenlee. United in Marriage to Phyllis Dever on June 5, 1949 in Rockford. Survived by his children;...
Vivian Bailey
Feb 9, 2013
Vivian Bailey, 93, of Belvidere died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Northwoods Health Center after a short illness. She was born on May 1, 1919 on the family farm north of Poplar Grove. Married Bernard "Ted" Bailey on March 10, 1938. They moved to Orlando, FL in 1974. After Ted's passing in 1985, Vivian moved to Shadley in Belvidere,...
Forest (Forey) E. Block
Feb 7, 2013
Forest (Forey) E. Block - 89 Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and friend. On February 7th, 2013, Forest Eugene Block was taken from his loving family to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Forest was born to Arthur and Truletta Block June 29th, 1923. He graduated from Rockford Central High School and worked to earn money for college....
William A. Wrase Jr.
Jan 23, 2013
William A. Wrase Jr. Rockford, Illinois William (Bill) A. Wrase Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Bill, age 57, the son of Lois Ruth Hintze and William Albert Wrase Sr., was born February 11, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. He attended Muskegon Catholic Central High School and graduated from...
David Winston Oliver
Jan 21, 2013
David W. Oliver, 57, of Rockford died on January 21, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1955 in Decatur, son of Edward and Shelby Oliver. Served in the United States Navy and the US Airborne. United in Marriage to Kyong Song on November 23, 1991. Formerly employed as an insurance agent at...
Carl E. Gouker Sr.
Jan 21, 2013
Carl E. Gouker Sr., 94, of Byron died on January 21, 2013 in Amberwood Care Center. He was born on January 18, 1919, son of George and Anna (Snyder) Gouker. He attended Byron Schools, and was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Corp. He was the oldest graduate from the Rock Valley College Continuing Education GED...
Lena M. Marino
Jan 20, 2013
Lena M. Marino, 94, passed away Sunday morning, January 20, 2013 at Amberwood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial January 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 250 School Street, Rockford; with visitation at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Rev. Ricardo Hernandez will officiate. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
Thomas Steven Gustafson
Jan 20, 2013
Missed Greatly, Forever Loved, and Never Forgotten Thomas S. Gustafson, 47, of Belvidere died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born March 1, 1965, graduated from Belvidere High School, and attended Heartland Church. He was married to Lucy Gustafson for 22 years, and together they raised Kaleb Gustafson, Jacob...
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