Obituaries
Anthony M. Yasak
Apr 30, 2012
Anthony M. Yasak, 6 mos. of Rockford died on April 30, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 30, 2011 in Rockford, son of Heather Falknor and Matthew Yasak Jr. He is survived by his parents, brother, Matthew Yasak III; maternal grandparents, Patricia and Ronald Falknor, paternal Mathew Yasak Sr., Ginger Pitt; paternal great grandma, Patricia Yasak;...
Anna Louise Pearson
Apr 7, 2012
Ann (Hakes) Pearson 87 Anna Louise (Hakes) Pearson died on April 7, 2012 at The Neighbor's Nursing Home in Byron, IL after a long illness. Ann was born on November 8, 1924 in Belvidere, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Johnson) Hakes. She grew up in the 7th Street area, graduated from East High School in 1942 and married...
Betty Joanne Mueller
Apr 5, 2012
Grandma Fro Betty Joanne Mueller, 78 of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1933 in Rockford, daughter of Robert and Mercedes Jacobs. Graduate of West High School, class of 1951. Formerly employed at Amerock and Pranges...
Donna Lee Miles
Mar 31, 2012
Donna Lee Miles, 80 of Rockford died on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 9:55 a.m. She was born on August 28, 1931, daughter of Jerry and Ruth (Sutton) Wagner. Graduate from West High School in 1948. United in Marriage to John Miles on January 16, 1960 in Rockford. Donna was employed for 15 years at Lifetouch. Her children recall that...
Samuel Charles Berchiolly
Mar 6, 2012
Samuel C. Berchiolly (Sam the Carpet Man), 89 of Rockford died March 6th 2012 in his home after a long illness, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born October 30, 1922 in Rockford, the son of Thomas Berchiolly and Flossie (Fuller) Berchiolly. Attended Rockford Senior High School, where he was on the Diving Team. He married Nellie L. Veitch on...
Leo Jay Hartman
Feb 29, 2012
Mr. Leo J. Hartman, 54 of Rockford, Illinois died February 29th at his residence. Mr. Hartman was born on January 26, 1959 in Sierra Madre, CA, the son of Marilyn Pavlak and the late Jack Hartman and step-father Edward Pavlak. Leo graduated from Harlem High School in 1977 and attended Illinois State University. He was previously employed as a manager...
Eliachin Durante
Feb 29, 2012
Eliachin Durante, 61 of Rockford died on February 29, 2012. Funeral Service, Friday, March 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, at Colonial Village. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment in Belvidere Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com
Margaret H. Olsen
Feb 12, 2012
Loved the Lord Margaret H. Olsen, 93 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2012 at 7:20 a.m. in the Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, in Casa Grande, AZ. She was born on July 10, 1918 in Lancaster, MN; daughter of Albert and Esther Johnson. United in Marriage on June 5, 1941 to Rudolph...
John Frederick Miller
Feb 5, 2012
John Frederick Miller, 76, of Machesney Park went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on May 19, 1935 in Rockford, son of Richard and Hazel Miller. Attended Rockford Public Schools; Graduate of West High, 1954, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1960 and Northern Illinois University, 1968, where he...
James Robert Stewart
Feb 1, 2012
James Robert Stewart, 72 of Rockford passed away on February 1, 2012. Born and raised in New Jersey, he received a BSIE from Newark College of Engineering, and MPA from University of Missouri at Kansas City, a MIE from Oklahoma State University, and a PH.D from Texas A&M. He worked in the public, private and educational areas, authoring numerous items,...
Joan E. Clodius
Jan 29, 2012
Joan E. Clodius, 84 of Rockford, died on January 29, 2012 at 3:32 a.m. in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1927 in Walla Walla, Washington; daughter of Benson and Lois Coyle. Graduate of the University of Washington, where she majored in Far Eastern Studies. United in Marriage on August 27, 1949 to Robert Clodius...
Robert Paul Miksik
Jan 28, 2012
Robert P. Miksik, 67 of Roscoe died on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 8:37 a.m. in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1944 in Berwyn, son of Frank and Lillian Miksik. Graduate of Riverside-Brookfield High School. Served in the US Navy. Attended the University of North Dakota. United in Marriage to Betty Nelson on...
Jean Marjorie Carter
Jan 4, 2012
Jean M. (Peters-Hazlewood) Carter Jean M. Carter, 91 of Rockford died on January 4, 2012 at 12:20 p.m. at Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1920 in Capron, IL daughter of Louis and Ida Peters. Jean was an active volunteer for many area organizations including the Red Cross, where she served...
Peggy Lou Schinault
Jan 2, 2012
Peggy Lou Schinault, 60 of South Beloit died on January 2, 2012 at 8:52 p.m. in her home after an extensive illness. Peggy was born on August 24, 1951 in Hebron, IL daughter of John and Annabelle Schinault. She graduated from Hononegah High School in 1969 and the Rockford School of Practical Nursing in 1976. Survived by her sons; Adam...
Leona "Lee" Reese
Dec 27, 2011
Leona "Lee" Reese stepped into Heaven December 27, 2011 in the presence of her husband and family. She was born on December 8, 1923 in Fairbury, to Claude and Irene Amacher. She attended Fairbury schools, ISNU, and the University of Illinois, where she met Bernard "Bernie" P. Reese Jr. They were married August 31, 1946 celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary...
Richard Allen Hill
Dec 24, 2011
Richard Allen Hill, 41 of Loves Park died on December 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1970, son of Stephen and Juanita Hill. Survived by his mother and step-father, Juanita and Ray Rice of Loves Park; son, Stephen Hill; sister Stacy (Mark) Bratlien, of Napa, CA; niece, Krista Bratlien of Napa,...
Gena "Gigi" Ann Simmons
Dec 22, 2011
Loving Mom, Sister, Aunt and Friend Gena "Gigi" Ann Simmons, 43 of Loves Park died on December 22, 2011 at 9:25 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. Gena was born on October 9, 1968 in Shawnee Mission, KS, daughter of Eugene and Delores Simmons. Formerly employed as a Bartender at Neighbors, Legends and Cubbies West. Gena was a loving, caring...
Gregory Richard Manring
Dec 21, 2011
Gregory R. Manring, 49 of Rockford died on Tuesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:15 p.m. in an automobile accident in DeKalb. He was born on October 27, 1962 in East St. Louis, son of Darrel and Kay Manring. Employed at Cardinal Maintenance. Survived by his children, Stephen Manring, Jessica (Noel) Sena; Charlene Franks; grandson, Nico Sena; parents, Darrel and Kay...
Herbert Dean Rosborough Jr.
Dec 13, 2011
Herbert "Herb" Dean Rosborough Jr., 58, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 4:17 AM Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 22, 1953, in Rockford, IL. Son of Herbert "Dean" Sr. and Arlene Rosborough. Graduate of Guilford High School. He married Debbie Clinton on...
Wayne O. Dobbs
Dec 7, 2011
Wayne O. Dobbs, 65, of South Beloit died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 10:02 p.m. in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Etowah, Arkansas, son of Orgle and Imo Dobbs. Survived by his lifelong companion, Sharon Novay of Rockford; children, Floyd Dwayne Dobbs of Rockton, Donna (Glen) Burke of Rockton; grandchildren, Kayla (Lukas) Wallace of...
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