Obituaries
Dale Robert Greenlee
Dec 30, 2012
An Ornery Saint Dale Robert Greenlee 60, of Pelion, South Carolina formerly of Rockford, passed away December 30, 2012 after a brief illness at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia South Carolina. He was born March 21, 1952 in Rockford the son of Robert and Phyllis (Dever) Greenlee. Dale attended Rockford Auburn High School. He worked as a truck driver...
Roger Lewis Gray
Dec 29, 2012
Roger L. Gray, 77, of Rockford died on December 29, 2012 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. "As Roger's wife, I have the privilege to write the obituary for my husband. It is easy to give you the basic information of his life, but I cannot begin to tell you what this man has brought to the lives of his...
Joann Elaine Holder Kegel
Dec 23, 2012
Joann Elaine Holder Kegel, 60, of Rockton died on December 23, 2012 at 9:05 a.m., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 31, 1952 in Rockford, daughter of William and Josephine (Vince) Holder. Employed by the Rockford Park District and H&R Block. Survived by step-parents, Helen Holder of Janesville, WI, Gene Ganus of Machesney Park; children, Lisa...
Esther R. Stedman
Dec 14, 2012
Esther R. Stedman, 75, of Belvidere died on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 1:50 a.m. in Pine Acres Nursing Home in DeKalb. Esther was born on April 5, 1937 in Belvidere, daughter of Raymond and Meredith (Mackey) Maitland. United in Marriage on April 9, 1954 to Richard Stedman. Esther was a strong Christian woman whose love for her Lord and...
Beulah M. Swanson
Nov 28, 2012
Beulah M. Swanson, 91, of Rockford died on November 28, 2012 at Asta Care Center. She was born on March 11, 1921 in Carroll County, MO, daughter of William and Leatha (Wooden) Burks. Graduate of Avalon High School in Livingston County, MO. Formerly employed at Montgomery Ward and the Eagle Food Store in Kewanee and Dixon, where she worked for...
Wanda Mae Ames
Oct 30, 2012
Wanda Mae Ames, 90, of Rockford died on October 30, 2012 in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on July 1, 1922 in Sparta, WI, daughter of Roy and Clara (Ziegler) Woodliff. She was united in marriage to Leith Ames. Survived by her children, Curtis (Karen) Ames, Dennis Ames, Vicki (Bill) King, Linda (Mike) Sandeen, Jill (Jesse) Leigh, Jack...
Richard "Bear" L. Barker
Oct 29, 2012
Richard "Bear" L. Barker, 73 or Rockford died on Oct. 29, 2012 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on February 15, 1939 in Pekin, son of Charles and Fannie (Mulligan) Barker. United in marriage to Mary Weaver on March 15, 1999 in Harrison, Ark. Richard was an active Shriner, transporting over 300 children to the hospital for medical treatments. He...
Walter C. Pratt Jr.
Oct 26, 2012
Walter C. Pratt Jr., 72, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2012 at 6:35 a.m. after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Born on November 18, 1939 in Chicago, son of Walter C. Sr. and Lucyle (Bender) Pratt. Graduated from Downers Grove H.S., class of 1957, and took college classes too...
Karin Elisabeth Von Zychlin Gaines
Oct 26, 2012
Karin Elisabeth von Zychlin Gaines passed on October 26, 2012 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her children, Peter Karl Gaines of Chicago and Sarah Luise Gaines of Rockford. She is also survived by her mother, Magdalene von Zychlin of Sister Bay, WI; brother Claus von Zychlin (Susan) of Dublin, OH; sister Rev. Christa von...
Katrina Ashley Smith
Oct 22, 2012
Katrina Ashley Smith, 30, of Machesney Park, Illinois left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2012. Katrina was born July 16, 1982 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She graduated from Harlem High School in 2000 and attended Rock Valley College. Katrina was employed by Camryn Industries in Belvidere as a Human Resources Coordinator. As...
Joseph Lee White
Oct 11, 2012
Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Fiancée and Friend Joseph Lee White, 22, of Machesney Park, died on October 11, 2012 at 11:35 p.m. He was born on September 25, 1990 in Rockford, son of Tracy and Tammy (Young) White. Joey attended Harlem High School and obtained his GED from Rock Valley College. Joey participated in programs at Rockford MELD, and enjoyed...
Albert T. Hoekstra
Oct 9, 2012
Albert T. Hoekstra, 85, of Rockford died on October 9, 2012. He was born on August 9, 1927 in Oak Park, son of Lloyd and Grace (Biehl) Hoekstra. Served in the United States Navy. United in marriage to Anne Gerritsma on December 29, 1950 in Sioux Center, IA. He was formerly employed as a salesman for Howell Tractor and as...
Raymond M. Tidemann
Sep 30, 2012
Raymond M. Tidemann, 86, of Rockford died on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 9:10 a.m. in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 2, 1925 in Chicago, son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Raben) Tidemann. He was united in marriage to Anna M. Engstrom on December 28, 1954 in Winnebago. He was formerly employed for 35...
Fred D. Brace
Sep 29, 2012
Fred Donald Brace, 63, of Machesney Park died on September 29, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in his home. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Rockford, son of Donald and Mary (Dach) Brace. Alumni of Harlem High School and Rock Valley College. He was united in marriage on May 20, 1972 to Cheryl Dosier in Rockford. Formerly employed at...
Sharon "Shari" Rose Carley
Sep 29, 2012
Sharon "Shari" Rose Carley, 65, of Beloit died on September 29, 2012 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1947 in Princeton, daughter of Francis and Mary Alice (Quinn) Ryan. Graduate of the Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. United in marriage to Allen "Lee" Carley on May 29, 1969. Shari's life mission was to be the...
Joann Emerick
Sep 16, 2012
JoAnn Emerick, 78, of Rockford passed away September 16, 2012. She was born April 4, 1934. Survived by her sons, Bill and Mark Sr.; grandson Mark Jr.; and sister, Betty Parks. Per JoAnn's wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the family. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family.
Roy L. Knoll
Sep 12, 2012
Roy L. Knoll, 91, of Lindenwood died on Tuesday, September 12, 2012 in his home. He was born on April 20, 1921, in Lindenwood, son of Leonard and Martha Knoll. Roy faced adversity in his youth with grace and resolve. He was drafted into the United States Army, landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He served under General Patton and...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Scace
Sep 9, 2012
Dennis "Denny" Lee Scace, 59, of Shirland died on September 9, 2012 in his home. He was born on March 16, 1953 in Rockford, son of Leland Scace. United in Marriage to Teresa "Terry" Sinnaeve on December 21, 1974. Survived by his wife, Terry of Shirland; daughters, Fawn (Ted Larsen) Scace of Machesney Park, Niki Scace of Shirland; grandchildren, Barbara...
Cathy Jean Hoffstrom
Sep 6, 2012
Cathy Jean Hoffstrom, 57 of Racine, WI died on September 6, 2012 in Pleasant Prairie, WI after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 10, 1955 in Cheyenne, WY. Cathy is survived by her children, Michael (Elizabeth) Bowker of Round Lake, Stephanie Examitas and Eugene Examitas Jr., both of Milwaukee, WI; mother Dolores Goodman of Rockford; grandchildren,...
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