Obituaries
Keith Everett Kellerman
Sep 19, 2011
Keith Everett Kellerman, 67 of Seattle, died on Monday, September 19, 2011 in his home. He was born on June 22, 1944 in Tacoma; son of Howard and Dorothy Kellerman. Served in the US Army in Vietnam. Graduate of the University of Washington, he was a proud Husky. United in Marriage to Laurie Bardue on November 22, 1981 in Seattle....
Gary "Mack" Willis Mackey
Sep 13, 2011
Gary "Mack" Willis Mackey, 76 of Rockford, IL died on September 13, 2011 at 2:17 p.m. in Amberwood Care Center. He was born on February 20, 1935, in Portland, Oregon; son of Harold and Helen Rudolph. Owned Forest City Pattern Works in Rockford. Mack was a member of The Baltic, SMSF, Elida, Blackhawk Social Clubs, along with many others. He...
Gary Lee "Pots" Pontenberg
Sep 7, 2011
We Mourn His Passing And Celebrate His Life Gary Lee "Pots" Pontenberg, 60 of Rockton died on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1950 in Oak Park, son of Forrest John and Ada (nee Daughenbaugh) Pontenberg. Served in the United States Army in Korea and Vietnam. Pots married the love of his...
George Washington Bicknell
Sep 4, 2011
Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa George Washington Bicknell, 84, of Roscoe, IL passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1927, son of Lester and Frances Bicknell in Natick, MA; and grew up in Shapleigh, ME. He resided in East Hartford and Ellington, CT. Served two terms in the United States...
Thomas "Tommy" W. Mcleod
Sep 4, 2011
Thomas "Tommy" W. McLeod, 35 of Chicago died on September 4, 2011. He was born on July 17, 1976 at Evanston Hospital, son of Thomas and Bonnie McLeod. Graduate of Glenbrook North High School. He trained as an EMT/Firefighter and worked as a technical recruiter. Tommy was an incredible son, brother and uncle. His contagious smile and fun loving personality...
William "Bill" F. Walker
Sep 2, 2011
Rest In Peace William "Bill" F. Walker, 72, of Rockford died at 8:47 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Dec. 7, 1938, in Dyce, Ark., son of Willie and Lola Walker. Served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Retired from Rockford Powertrain in 1991. He was an avid Bears, Bulls and Cardinals...
Robert L. Strommen
Sep 2, 2011
Loving Husband, Father and Grandpa Robert L. Strommen, 84 of Rockford died on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 5:30 a.m. at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on October 30, 1926 is Mondovi, WI. Son of Robert and Esther Strommen. Served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. United in Marriage to Berdella Solfest on August 23, 1947 in...
Gordon B. Berry Jr.
Aug 20, 2011
Gordon B. Berry Jr., 74 of Pecatonica died on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Medina Manor Nursing Home. Born on January 26, 1937. He worked as a Chef at Pink Pony, D'Agostino's, Twin Oaks and Milestone. Gordy was a generous, tender hearted man, who received great joy out of giving to others. He loved being surrounded by family and friends,...
Lillie V. Dingus
Aug 16, 2011
Lillie V. Dingus, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away Tuesday, August 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1926 in Dante, Virginia. She was the daughter of Robert and Lula Johnson. Lillie was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport, TN. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Lula Johnson of Rockford,...
Gloria D. Gray
Aug 13, 2011
Loving Mother, Grandma, Grandmee and Sister Gloria D. Gray departed to her afterlife on August 13, 2011 after complications from a massive stroke. Born on November 9, 1937 in Greenbriar, Tenn., daughter of Edward T. and Georgia Helen Choate. She lived a happy and fulfilled life. Resided in Rockford and Baraboo, WI. Retired from Eagle/Highlander bakery. She is survived by...
Jocelyn Vito
Aug 10, 2011
Jocelyn Vito, 64 of Rockford died on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 3:26 p.m. in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on June 27, 1947 in the Philippines, daughter of Severino and Severa De La Cruz. She is survived by her husband, Antonio Vito of Iloilo, Philippines; children, Joann (Bernard) Yaun of Rockford, Ian (Jezzriel) Vito, of Iloilo, Anthony Mike Vito of Iloilo,...
Randal Ray Simerson
Aug 5, 2011
Loved and Missed By All Randal Ray Simerson, 51 of Rockford died on Friday, August 5, 2011 in Rockford. Born on April 9, 1960, Son of Daniel and Margaret Simerson. Worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, bones, football his dog Ru Ru and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Kristi (Paul) Sanders, Packwaukee,...
Deloris Ann Johnston
Jul 26, 2011
Deloris Ann Johnston, 71 of Rockford died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:25 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1940 in Spring Grove, MN, daughter of Clarence and Olga Storlie. Worked as a ticket agent for Burlington Northern Railroad. Deloris loved Bingo, and was a wonderful mother and mother in law. She is survived by...
Jonathan Anthony Williams
Jul 25, 2011
Jonathan A. Williams, 25, of Rockford was found dead Monday July 25, 2011, near Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve, having drowned in the Kishwaukee River after tubing Saturday. He is survived by daughter, Cadence, and her mother Amanda B.; father, Charles; mother, Marie; special mention to a special God Mother, Connie Mitchell; older brother,Christian; younger brother, Tyler; 2 half sisters, Terrie...
Gregory A. Horner
Jul 24, 2011
Loving Father & Brother Gregory A. Horner, 50 of Rockford died on July 24, 2011 in his home. He was born on March 25, 1961 in Rockford, son of Harry and Kathleen (Johnson) Horner. Graduate of East High School. Formerly employed at Rockford Midland Corporation as an Engineer. He was an avid fisherman. Survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hoover of...
Roland Joseph Lood
Jul 23, 2011
Roland Joseph Lood, 90 of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2011 at 6:45 a.m. at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Roland was born on August 11, 1920 in Chicago, son of Joseph and Anna Lood. Graduate of Lane Tech High School. United in Marriage to Verona Swanson on September 16, 1944 at Philadelphia Church...
Hans-Dieter Eckhardt
Jul 22, 2011
Hans-Dieter Eckhardt, 64, of Rockford, Ill and Eisern, Germany, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 after a brief bout with cancer. Born March 12, 1947, in Siegen, Germany, the son of the late Else and Walter Eckhardt. Dieter was employed by Ingersoll GmbH/Waldrich-Siegen for over 39 years where he spent a great deal of time traveling the globe. His passions...
Ralph E. Kall
Jul 20, 2011
Ralph E. Kall, 81 of Rockford died on July 20, 2011 at 8:10 p.m. in his home. He quit smoking 42 years ago, but was diagnosed with damaged lungs due to his 20 years of smoking. Ralph was born on July 16, 1930, son of Walter and Ruth (O'Neil) Kall. He attended Kishwaukee School, Lincoln Junior High School, East High...
Barbara Jean Young
Jul 19, 2011
Forever with the Lord Barbara J. Young, 61 of Rockford died July 19, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born August 26,1949 in Creston Iowa; Daughter of David Young and Doris Young Rowe. Barbara graduated from Rockford East High School in 1967. In 1984 she moved to Mississippi where she earned a certificate in tool...
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