Obituaries

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...

Ruth Kay Lantz

Ruth Kay Lantz

Jun 22, 2012

Ruth Kay Lantz, 59, went home to the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2012 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Kay was born on June 19, 1953, the daughter of Hubert and Lily Mae (Fultz) Beair in Richland Center, WI. She was united in marriage to Charles S. Lantz on September 23, 1979 in Rockford. She was retired from Pridom...

Barry L. Klinger

Barry L. Klinger

Jun 21, 2012

Loving Husband, Dad, Son and Brother Barry L. Klinger, 40, of Davis was welcomed into Heaven on June 21, 2012. He was born on November 8, 1971, son of Joseph and Judy (Rhode) Klinger. United in Marriage on February 4, 2002 to Kia Clevenger. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Barry was good with his hands and...

Danny Lee Picchioni

Danny Lee Picchioni

Jun 18, 2012

Danny Lee Picchioni, 55 of Rockford went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:17 a.m. Born on August 26, 1956 in Rockford, son of Wilford and Irene (Peterson) Picchioni. Served in the United States Army from 1975-1978. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, and enjoyed target shooting with his wife. Danny was...

Christine "Chris" E. Berger

Christine "Chris" E. Berger

Jun 17, 2012

Christine "Chris" Berger, 59, of Rockford went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 12:08 p.m. in Amberwood Care Centre. She was born on December 20, 1952, in Elwood, NE, daughter of Rodney and Evelyn (McPherson) Berger. Obtained her Masters Degree in Christian Education from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, IN. Chris worked as a...

Kenneth "Doug" Fell

Kenneth "Doug" Fell

Jun 9, 2012

Kenneth "Doug" D. Fell, 58, of Rockford died on Saturday at SwedishAmerican Hospital at 3:43 p.m. He was born on April 15, 1954 in Rockford, son of Kenneth and Ruth (Kingsbury) Fell. Doug was employed for over 30 years at Anderson Packaging as a Mechanic. United in Marriage on October 7, 2006 in Rockford to Christine "Autumn" Highfill. Doug was...

Karla Jo Patrick

Karla Jo Patrick

Jun 3, 2012

Karla Jo Patrick, 45 of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 3, 2012, at 9:00 p.m. Karla was born on May 29, 1967 in Martin, MI, daughter of Byron and Sandra (Sudman) Patrick. Karla was the owner of Healthy Balance Reflexology. She was committed to improving the lives and health of her...

Lynn Elizabeth Culton

Lynn Elizabeth Culton

May 23, 2012

Lynn Elizabeth Culton, 47, of Rockford died on May 23, 2012 at 12:55 p.m. in Peoria. Born on June 4, 1964 in Charlotte, North Carolina; daughter of Julian and Jane (Anderson) Culton. Attended Charlotte Latin School and Montreat Anderson College. She enjoyed listening to religious music and John Denver. Lynn is survived by her father, Julian (Alice) Culton M.D. of...