Obituaries
Eric Turner
Feb 1, 2011
Marion "Eric" Turner died on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 12:25 a.m. in his residence. He was born on August 31, 1949 in Piggott, Ark, son of Marion "Gerald" and Lillian (Moffett) Turner. Served in the US Marine Corp. Eric loved cooking, drawing and fishing. He was very handy and excellent at building things. He is survived by his sons,...
Kristy Witt
Jan 21, 2011
Kristy Witt, 45, of Rockford, died on Friday, January 21, 2011, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born January 7, 1966, daughter of Carl and Donna (Anderson) Witt. Obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from North Central College, and her Master of Arts in Biology from Drake University. She was employed by TechniSource as an Administrative Assistant at Hamilton Sundstrand. Kristy was...
Thomas A. Berchiolly
Jan 17, 2011
Berchiolly, Thomas "Tom" A., 60 was born November 3, 1950 and died at his home Monday morning. Tom was born the son of Samuel & Nellie (Veitch) Berchiolly. He lived his entire life in Rockford and was a graduate of Rockford West. Tom worked as a carpet and tile installer most of his life. He was employed at Graham Moore...
Eddie B. Foreman
Jan 14, 2011
Eddie B. Foreman, 64 of Beloit, formerly of Rockford died on Friday at 7:40 a.m. at Asta Care Center. Eddie was born on April 14, 1946 in Camden, AR, son of E.B. and Lillian Foreman. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1966 when he lettered in Football, Basketball and Track. He was an outstanding athlete who enjoyed both watching...
Verne K. Smith
Jan 12, 2011
Rockford's Biggest Rock Fan Verne K. Smith, 64 of Rockford died on January 12, 2011. He was born on May 8, 1946 in Muskegon, MI. Preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Stanley Domkowski. Verne was a fixture of the local music scene. During more than three decades, Verne attended hundreds, if not thousands, of shows and concerts put...
Lavergne G. Karlson
Dec 26, 2010
Lavergne G. Karlson, 93 of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 1:45 p.m. at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Lavergne was born on March 6, 1917 in Chicago, daughter of George and Louise (Meske) Grassl. United in Marriage to Lawrence Slack on April 18, 1936, he preceded her in death. Married Karl Karlson on October 4,...
Lester G. Mernack
Dec 26, 2010
Lester G. Mernack, 87 of Rockford died on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 1:15 am at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1923 in Alexandria, Minn. Son of Joseph and Christina (Larson) Mernack. Served in the US Army. Retired from Rockford Products, where he worked as a machinist. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Evelyn Mernack of...
Donn Thomas White
Dec 23, 2010
Donn T. "Duke" White, 54 of Rockford, formerly of Cherry Valley died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Rockford. Born on November 18, 1956 in Cherry Valley, son of Robert and Doris (McCord) White. Attended Cherry Valley schools. Formerly employed at Al's Motor Homes and Collier RV Center. Donn is survived by his daughter, Dona White; former spouse, Renee Daily...
Everett H. Colbert
Dec 15, 2010
Loved And Respected By All Everett Harry Colbert, 92 of Leaf River died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Byron. Everett was born on August 11, 1918 on the family farm where he resided throughout his entire life. Son of Harry and Helen (Moore) Colbert. Everett married Louise (Haselton) on August 30, 1942. He farmed his entire...
John Louis Mineau
Dec 15, 2010
John L. Mineau, 67 of Machesney Park died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in his home. John was born on October 1, 1943 in Oconto, WI, son of and John and Margaret (Madden) Mineau. He retired from Chrysler where he was employed as a Journeyman Electrician. John enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends. Survived by his son, Andrew (Veronica...
Willard A. Pearson
Dec 2, 2010
Willard "Bill" Pearson, 97 of Rockford died on Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 7:35 a.m. in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Bill was born on January 28, 1913 in Rockford, son of Oscar and Ida Pearson. United in Marriage to Myrle Burick. She preceded him in death in 1982. He was a lifelong Rockford resident, and worked as a machine...
Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller
Dec 1, 2010
DEBORAH ELAINE (MEAD) MUELLER, 38 ANGEL WITH A HEART OF GOLD MACHESNEY PARK - Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller, 38, of Machesney Park went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, peacefully in her sleep at home. Born Nov. 28, 1972, in Rockford, daughter of Fred and Marilyn Mead. Graduated from Guilford High School...
Felipe O. De La Piedra "Wonka"
Nov 21, 2010
Loved By Many and Will Never Be Forgotten Felipe O. De la Piedra "Wonka" of Byron passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 3:02 p.m. He was born on September 24, 1990 in Los Angeles, CA. Felipe is survived by his newborn son, Samuel Orlando De la Piedra; girlfriend, Sandy Hammer, both of Byron; mother, Lilian Ortiz; father, Felipe De...
Raymond Edward Grebas
Nov 14, 2010
Say Goodnight Ray Raymond Edward Grebas Sr., 76 of Rockford died on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Alden Park Strathmoor where he lived for the last year and a half after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on August 31, 1934 in Shirland, son of Anthony and Margaret Grebas. He attended West High School and resided in Winnebago for...
Norma Suzanne Royster
Nov 14, 2010
Norma S. Royster, 96 of Rockford died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010. She was born on May 22, 1914 in Aurora; daughter of Hugh and Kathryn (Schomer) Curry. Norma was a retired caregiver. Married Marvin A. Royster in 1933, he preceded her in death on January 23, 1991. Survived by her daughter, Mary (Ron) Krepfle, sons, Marvin K. (Carolyn),...
Ronald M. Johnston
Oct 31, 2010
Ronald M. Johnston, 65 of Rockford died on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born in Rockford on August 16, 1945, son of Raymond and Veronica Johnston. He was a graduate of West High School and was loved by his classmates, several of whom were friends from grade school until the present day. Ron served his...
Teresa Jo Monehan
Oct 24, 2010
Her Kids Were Her Whole Life Teresa Jo Monehan, 46 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 24, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1964 in Aurora, daughter of Joe and Doris Monehan. Teresa's children were her whole life. She was employed at Gardner Machine. She is survived...
Kathleen 'Kay' Louise Rodgers
Sep 25, 2010
Loving Wife and Mother, Safe in the Arms of Jesus Kathleen "Kay" Louise Rodgers, 75 of Rockford died on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathleen was born on November 13, 1934 in Bloomingdale, IL, daughter of Willard and Evelyn Pohlman. Kathleen was married to Henry...
Brandi Lorene Brooks
Sep 13, 2010
Beautiful Daughter, Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend Brandi "Sissy" Lorene Brooks, 34 of Rockford went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2010. Brandi was born on April 26, 1976 in Rockford, daughter of James and Betty Brooks. Brandi loved animals, especially her dogs, Abbiegayle, Toby and Bear. Her courage and love for others was admired by her...
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