Obituaries
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,...
Lorraine Spencer
Aug 30, 2012
All Safe and Blessed, We Shall Meet At Last Lorraine Spencer, 90, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on February 4, 1922 in Fassetts, PA, daughter of Raymond and Bonnie (Cowan) Seymour. United in Marriage on November 28, 1942 to Bruce...
Nick Rocco Brocato
Aug 18, 2012
Nick Rocco Brocato, 34, of Cherry Valley, died on August 18, 2012 in his home. Nick was born on February 24, 1978 in Berwyn, son of Andrew and Melody (Hayden) Brocato Jr. Survived by his parents, Andrew and Melody Brocato Jr.; sister, Rose Brocato; niece, Brittany Brocato; grandmother; Rosalie Volpe all of Cherry Valley; grandfather, Andrew Brocato Sr. of Florida;...
Georgia Delores "Dee" Felker
Aug 11, 2012
Georgia Delores "Dee" Felker fought a courageous battle with cancer for twelve years, yet she maintained a resilient spirit and always lived life to the fullest. On Saturday, August 11, 2012 she went to be with the Lord at Serenity Home in Oregon. She was born on January 23, 1943 in Mauston, WI; daughter of Orvis and Pearl (Durham) Myers...
Lois Marie Keierleber
Aug 7, 2012
Lois Marie Keierleber passed away August 7, 2012 at 7:40 a.m. of natural causes. She was born on October 19, 1948 in Brookings, SD; the daughter of Leslie and Marjorie (Hay) Maseman. She worked in the accounting department of Rockford First Assembly, Bank of America and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois until she had to retire because of her...
William "Bill" Gill Cochran
Jul 25, 2012
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather William "Bill" Gill Cochran, 86, of Rockford went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in his home. He was born April 3, 1926 to Nellie Gill Cochran and William Cleopas Cochran in Monroe Center. He married Shirley M. Erickson May 7, 1949. They enjoyed 63 years together. Bill graduated from East High School...
Edward O. Pavlak
Jul 24, 2012
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Edward O. Pavlak, 83, longtime resident of the Rockford area passed away on July 24, 2012 at Provena St. Anne's Center. Edward was born November 5, 1928; son of Walter and Matilda Pavlak and the beloved husband of Marilyn Pavlak for fifty years. Edward grew up in Belvidere, after attending school he enlisted in the...
Verona Ruth Lood
Jul 11, 2012
Verona Ruth (Swanson) Lood, 91, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2012 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Verona was born July 11, 1921 in Chicago, daughter of Oscar and Elsie Swanson. United in Marriage to Roland Lood on September 16, 1944 at Philadelphia Church in Chicago. When she moved to Rockford, she became...
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