Obituaries
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...
Donald C. Cromer
Nov 24, 2011
Donald Cromer, 82, of Rockford went to be with his Lord on November 24, 2011. Born on February 12, 1929 in St. Paul, Minn. Married Lee on October 15, 1951. Member of Rockford First. Survived by his wife and children, Donna (Ron) Hipsher, David (Debora) Cromer, Dana (Darri) Busker, Daniel (Luz) Cromer; and 10 grandchildren. Private Family Memorial Service. Grace...
Erwin Hans Lange
Oct 31, 2011
Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa With a Servant's Heart For Everyone Erwin Hans Lange, 71, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2:25 a.m. in his home, surrounded by his family. Erwin was born on November 8, 1939 in Rumstau, Germany; son of Johann and Elsa (Gadel) Lange. Attended West High School....
Doris E. Williams
Oct 22, 2011
Heart of Gold Doris E. Williams, 92, went to the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on Oct. 22, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer and dementia in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rockford February 24, 1919 to Emil and Cecelia (Anderson) Palmer, and spent her entire life in Rockford. Married to Donald E. Williams...
Barbara J. Kotz
Oct 19, 2011
Generous and Loving Wife, Mom, Sister, Aunt and Friend Barbara J. Kotz, 61, of Rockford died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 9:15 p.m. in her home surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born on January 18, 1950 in York, PA, daughter of Raymond and Marie Sheese. United in Marriage to Steven Kotz on November 27, 1968 in Rockford....
James R. Holmin
Oct 15, 2011
James R. Holmin (Jim) passed away peacefully on October 15, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 25, 1927 in Rockford, son of Joseph R. and Marie (Jacobson) Holmin. Graduate of East High in 1945, where he was a member of the golf team. Served in the United States Army in Japan for one year. Attended University of Wisconsin, Madison...
Laverne C. Fields
Oct 8, 2011
Loved By Many and Will Never Be Forgotten Laverne C. Fields, 75 of Rockford, formerly of Florida, was Promoted to Glory on Friday, October 8, 2011 at 3:15 a.m. She was born on December 17, 1935 in Hancock, WI; daughter of Allie and Beatrice Malthe. She was a soldier in the Salvation Army. Laverne will be greatly missed by her...
Anthony Lee
Oct 6, 2011
Anthony Lee, 83 of Rockford died on October 6, 2011 at 2:20 p.m. He was born on September 26, 1928 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, son of Jesus Ruiz and Quisqueya Lora. He obtained a Bachelor Degree from Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. Anthony Lee retired from the Rockford Park District. He is survived by three sisters and numerous nieces...
Kathie M. Keegan
Oct 5, 2011
Kathie M. Keegan, 59 of Rockford, IL. peacefully passed away on Wednesday, the 5th of October. Born November 1, 1951 in Hayward, CA., to Robert and Evelyn (Richter) Keegan. Lifelong resident of the Illinois and Wisconsin area where she selflessly dedicated her life to caring for others. Survivors include beloved son, Shawn (Jessica) Keegan; grandson, Austin; granddaughter Addison; brother's Ken...
Mary Ann Foreman
Oct 1, 2011
Mary Ann Foreman, 54 of Machesney Park died on October 1, 2011 at 10:00pm. Mary Ann was born in Loves Park, daughter of E.B. and Lillian Foreman. Attended Harlem High School. She worked at Lifetouch for 13 years and she worked for Family Dollar for 9 years until she took ill. Mary loved to cook and eat too! She loved...
Joseph Vincent Gelazus Jr.
Oct 1, 2011
Joseph Vincent Gelazus Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Joe was born on January 15, 1932 in Rockford IL and was an Army veteran, having served honorably in the Korean Conflict era. He worked as a quality inspector at Sundstrand in Rockford for many years. Joe was an avid fisherman, a loyal friend, very patriotic, and was...
Martin Stuart Johnson
Sep 22, 2011
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Servant of Christ Martin S. Johnson, 84, of Machesney Park was called "home" by his Heavenly Father on September 22, 2011 at 3:15 a.m. after a long battle with diabetes and heart-related problems. Martin was born on April 28, 1927 in Rockford, son of Paul and Olga Johnson. Graduate of West High, where he...
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