Obituaries
Eleanor D'Alessandro
Jul 19, 2010
Eleanor G. D'Alessandro, 89 of Rockford died at 9:10 am on July 19, 2010 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Eleanor was born on April 9, 1921 in Chicago; daughter of Nathan and Anna Goldman. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (John) Miller of Rockford; son, John Jay D'Alessandro; grandsons, Nicholas Sparacino of Rockford, Anthony Sparacino of Poplar Grove; sister,...
Mary Elaine Walker
Jul 16, 2010
Heart of Gold Mary Elaine Walker, 45 of Machesney Park went to be with the Lord at 11:32 pm on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born on December 25, 1964 in Santa Monica, California, daughter of John and Barbara (Derrickson) Villa. Mary was a graduate of Hononegah High School and operated...
Jadyn Evette Winters
Jul 11, 2010
You Were The Sunshine of Our Lives Jadyn Evette Winters, 5 of Rockford died on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Jadyn was born on November 29, 2004 in Oak Lawn. Daughter of Jeff Winters and Teresa Rahn. Jadyn was a beautiful girl, who loved to watch Dora the Explorer. She was feisty and sassy and loved greatly...
Sandra Marie Barnhart
Jun 22, 2010
Sandra M. Barnhart, 69 died peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. Born on January 5, 1941 in Winchester, IN; daughter of Raymond (Josephine) Barnhart. Graduated from Lee L. Driver High School, in Winchester, IN; attended Indiana University. Moved to the Rockford area in 1975. Married Demetri "Jim" Sawchuk on August 17, 1991. Sandra worked for Swedish...
Bonnie Mae Ahrens
Jun 3, 2010
Bonnie Mae Ahrens, 79 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2010. Bonnie was born on July 15, 1930, in Arlington Heights, daughter of Floyd and Louella Walt. She was an avid crafter, and enjoyed making and selling items at various craft shows with her sisters. Bonnie enjoyed collecting bears of all types, shapes...
William Barry Nolan
May 25, 2010
William Barry Nolan, 27 of Winnebago departed this life too soon on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in his home. Born January 1, 1983, son of William and Bobbie Nolan. Barry was a 2001 graduate of East High. He was an avid poker player and history buff. Barry enjoyed painting cars, and worked side by side with his father in the...
Jerome "Jerry" Sturm
May 24, 2010
Loving Husband and Father Jerome "Jerry" Curtiss Sturm, 61 of Poplar Grove died on Monday, May 24, 2010 at University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital. Born on October 8, 1948 in Bensenville, son of George and Virginia Sturm. United in marriage to Cindy Cole on April 5, 1974 in Rock Falls. Jerry worked as a Carpenter, Maintenance Mechanic, Auto Mechanic...
Dr. M. David Olson
May 23, 2010
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend Dr. M. David Olson, 71 of Rockford was promoted to glory on May 23, 2010. Born on September 22, 1938 in Moline, son of Elmer and Lucille Olson. Graduate of the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. United in Marriage to Marcia Palmer on December 14, 1963 at The Salvation Army Rockford Temple. Life long...
Ronald Wayne Bannister Jr.
May 17, 2010
Ronald Wayne Bannister Jr., 42 of Davis Junction died at 4:00 am on May 17, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born on March 1, 1968, son of Ronald Bannister Sr. and Nancy Lusz. Attended Rockford Public Schools. He enjoyed cooking, fishing and watching the Bears and Blackhawks. Ronnie also liked spending time with his family and friends. He...
Robert "Drew" Anderson
May 8, 2010
Loving Father, Grandpa and Friend Robert "Drew" C. Anderson, 70 of Belvidere died Saturday, May 8, 2010 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Drew was born on March 3, 1940 in Belvidere, son of William M. and Marie Anderson. Formerly employed at the National Gray Iron Foundry, Sycamore Systems and Motorola. Drew was an avid sports fan. He...
Caden Cordae King
May 3, 2010
Our Little Man Will Live On In the Memories of Those Who Love Him Caden Cordae King, 3 of Loves Park died on May 3, 2010 in an automobile accident. Caden was born on February 1, 2007 in Rockford, son of Crystal King and Abdul DaShawn "Shawn" Harriel. Caden was a great brother to his twin sister, Camrea-Rose King, he...
Gary L. Mernack
May 1, 2010
Gary L. Mernack, 60 of Rockford died in his residence on May 1, 2010 at 9:55 am, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on January 12, 1950 in Rockford, son of Lester and Mary Lou Mernack. United in Marriage to Doris Funk on October 25, 1977. Gary worked at the Counselor Company in Rockford as a Heat Treater,...
Arlene Ellen Brei
Apr 25, 2010
Gram Brei Arlene Ellen Brei, 75 of Poplar Grove died at 3:15 am on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Swedish American Hospital. Born on October 4, 1934 in Chicago, daughter of Emil and Helen Patek. United in Marriage to Fredrick Brei on December 29, 1951. Arlene was a phenomenal woman, who was loved greatly by her entire family. She was...
Orrill Martin Dunn
Apr 22, 2010
Orrill M. Dunn, 93 of Rockford died at 1:09 pm on Thursday, April 22 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Orrill was born on November 19, 1916 in Rockford, son of John and Ora (Phelps) Dunn. He graduated from Miami University of Oxford, OH. While attending college he served as a student pastor at Seven Mile and Darrtown, OH Methodist Churches. He...
Wesley W. Edgington
Apr 4, 2010
Wesley Wayne Edgington, 73 of Kirkland went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2010 at 7:40 pm, surrounded by his loving family in his home. Wes was born on January 5, 1937 in El Dorado, KS, son of Boyd and Ruby (Bassett) Edgington. Graduate of El Dorado High School, class of 1954. Wes served in the...
Bonita M. Meissen
Feb 22, 2010
Bonita M. Meissen, 82, of Rockford, died at 3:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Alden-Park Strathmoor. Born on March 18, 1927, in Rockford; daughter of Thomas and Ethel Ostrem. United in Marriage to Clement Meissen on November 14, 1953 in Durand. Bonita will be remembered as a loving wife and homemaker who was devoted to her family. Her...
Donna Joyce Sly
Feb 17, 2010
Donna (Jero) Sly, 71 passed away February 17, 2010 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1938 to Clifford and Esther (Peterson) Jero. She lived in the Beloit, WI and South Beloit area all of her life. Donna married Roy Sly Jr. on September 4, 1956 in Beloit, WI. She...
Paul William Dawson
Feb 17, 2010
Defined by his faith, wisdom and wit Paul William Dawson, 38, of Rockford went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 17, 2010, after a 6 year journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Paul was defined by his unshakable faith, immense wisdom, and uncanny wit. Paul married his best friend and life partner, Melissa Irwin on March 22, 2003...
Arthur Eric Bjorkstrom
Feb 1, 2010
Dedicated Family Man and Great Friend Arthur Eric Bjorkstrom, 55 of Rockford passed away suddenly due to heart complications, on February 1, 2010. He was a loving father to Erica (age 20) and Reneé (age 4) Bjorkstrom. Beside him for the last ten years was his wonderful wife Thuy Nguyen. Along the way was his childhood friend of 48 years,...
Wallace William Jopke
Jan 31, 2010
Father of Many Wally knew he was right where God wanted him to be. Wallace William Jopke, 86 of Loves Park died on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12:35 pm in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born on March 17, 1923 in Madison, WI. Son of Walter and Lillian (VonVoss) Jopke. Wallace served in the US...
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