Obituaries

Raymond M. Tidemann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Hubert Morton Sr.

Hubert Morton Sr.

Aug 9, 2012

Private service will be held.

Lois Marie Keierleber

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 James Preston

William James Preston

Aug 6, 2012

Private Services will be held.

William "Bill" Gill Cochran

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

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

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...

Karen Marie Anderson

Karen Marie Anderson

Jul 7, 2012

Karen Marie Anderson age 61, of Rockford, passed away at home unexpectedly July 7, 2012. Karen was born in Rockford to Arthur and Mildred (Acardo) Anderson on December 23, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of West High School. She enjoyed reading and being involved in church activities. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Mildred; grandparents...

Regina "Gina" Ann Perry

Regina "Gina" Ann Perry

Jul 7, 2012

Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Regina Ann Perry, 32, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:27 p.m. in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Gina was born on September 21, 1979, daughter of Gerald and Barbara (Lembke) Freeman. Graduate of Larkin High School. United in Marriage on June 16, 2001 to...

Robert Earl Bailey

Robert Earl Bailey

Jun 30, 2012

Robert E. Bailey, 53, of Rockford died on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:30 p.m. in his home. Bob was born on December 22, 1958 in Chicago, son of Curtis and Mary Jane Bailey. Employed as a fabricator at Anderson Packaging. Bob loved fishing, and was the king of casting the reel. His favorite sports teams were the Minnesota Vikings...

Walter George Seifrid

Walter George Seifrid

Jun 27, 2012

Walter George Seifrid, 84, of Aurora died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:55 p.m. at Alpine Fireside in Rockford. He was born on October 22, 1927 in Aurora, son of Henry and Bertha (Petereit) Seifrid. Graduated from East Aurora High School in 1945. Served in the US Navy. United in Marriage to Donna Culhane on July 9, 1955 in...