Obituaries
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...
Joseph Brown Adam
Jan 14, 2010
Loving Father, Husband, Grandfather, Ballroom Dancer and Piano Technician Joseph Brown Adam, age 84, of Rockford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at his home, with his wife Joyce at his side, after a long and courageous battle with several types of cancer. His strength, perseverance and compassion will...
Wendy Rae (Hughes) Cash
Jan 4, 2010
Wendy Rae (Hughes) Cash, 60 of Rockford died on Monday, January 4, 2010 in Rockford Health and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 22, 1949 in Belvidere. Daughter of Jack Arthur and Lois Irene (Gould) Hughes. Wendy attended school in Poplar Grove; and obtained her cosmetologist license in Utah. She was employed at Pribbys and In...
Paul Edward Keen
Dec 24, 2009
Loving Father and Friend Paul Edward Keen, 68 of Rockford died December 24, 2009 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Son of Robert and Eliza (Yates) Keen. Born in Wilson, Arkansas on October 10, 1941. Paul was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed making complex birdhouses and other decorative pieces. He loved watching sports on television, especially his favorite team, the...
David Pierson
Dec 4, 2009
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather David Hamilton Pierson, born on September 23, 1940, in Eau Claire, WI, son of Fay and Jean (Hubbard) Pierson, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2009. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1958 and attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. He worked part-time as a realtor...
Steven Doyle
Dec 2, 2009
Steven Bradford Doyle, 56 of Rockford died at 4:30 pm on December 2, 2009. Born in Rockford, son of Joseph and Ruth (Clancy) Doyle. Survived by his children, Shannon Love of Rockford; Shane (Sarah) Doyle of Rockton; siblings, Gwendolyn Doyle, Michael Doyle and Patricia (Bruce) Scott all of Rockford; numerous nieces and nephews; and caregiver Annette Hunt. Preceded in death...
Thomas Cook
Oct 18, 2009
Thomas Cook, 69, of Rockford died at 10:35 pm on October 18, 09 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Tom was born on December 10, 1939 in Rockford. Son of Howard and Marion (Davis) Cook. United in Marriage to Frances Taylor on June 18, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church. Tom was devoted to his family, they share fond memories of...
Timothy Hughes
Oct 16, 2009
Timothy J. Hughes, 43, of Rockford died Friday, October 16, 2009 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Son of Jack and Lois (Gould) Hughes. Survived by his mother, Lois; three sons: Joshua, Jack and Jimmie; siblings: Wendy Cash, Kathleen Hughes, Rickee (Robert) Haenitsch, Roxanne (David) Drake, Karen Hughes, Tammy Sharpe, Pat (Melissa) Hughes; one uncle, L. Joe (Joyce) Hughes; and numerous nieces, nephews,...
Donald Godbold
Oct 15, 2009
Donald Edward Godbold, 63 of Roscoe went to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:31 am on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on January 5, 1946 in Chicago. Son of Ralph and Mildred (Wood) Godbold. Served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Nancy Burkard on March...
Carin Carlson
Oct 11, 2009
Carin Carlson, 98 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:45 pm on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 8, 1911 in Stockholm, Sweden to Axel and Anna (Colme') Larsson. Married John Carlson in Stockholm, Sweden April 9, 1933 and then moved to their farm in Rud, Frändefors, Sweden. Five...
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