Jared Warner James

Nov 19, 2012

Jared Warner James, III, 76, of Poplar Grove, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family Monday, November 19, 2012. Born November 30, 1935 in Modesto, California; son of Jared Warner James, II and Marjorie (Hand) James. Married Diana Hess on November 24, 1960 in Michigan. Warner was an airline pilot for Delta Airlines for 29 years. Member...

Eleanor Dooley

Nov 12, 2012

Rockford, ILEleanor Dooley, 95, a life long resident of Rockford, died peacefully Monday morning November 12, 2012 in her home. Eleanor was born November 2, 1917 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Don and Vera Bagdon.. Prior to Eleanor's marriage to Paul Dooley, she worked for various companies in Rockford as well as serving as an election judge.. Eleanor's...

Louise E. Nimtz

Nov 9, 2012

Rockford, ILLouise Nimtz, formerly of Garden Prairie went to be with her Lord November 9, 2012.Louise was born June 5, 1923 in Waterman, Illinois to Emile and Lucie Scheidecker. She attended Rooster Country School and graduatedHinckley High. She worked at Wurlitzer PianoFactory in DeKalb before marrying Lloyd W. Nimtz February 24, 1951. Louise and Lloyd lived on the Nimtz...

Sierra Grace Gonzales

Nov 8, 2012

Sierra Grace Gonzales, 5 months, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 8, 2012 in her home. Born June 7, 2012 in Rockford, IL; daughter of Jesse and Jennifer (Hale) Gonzales. Sierra was very advanced in her development for her age. She loved to be tickled and had a smile that could light up a room. She touched...

Robert G. Anderson

Nov 6, 2012

Robert G. Anderson, 54, of Belvidere, slipped quietly into enternity with his family beside him on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 following a short illness. He was born on July 23, 1958 in Belvidere; the son of Calvin W. and Grace (Knutson) Anderson. Bob married Laura (Wiedl) Barry in Belvidere on September 23, 2000. He was employed as a diesel...

Feliciana De Leon

Nov 5, 2012

Feliciana De Leon 85, Rockford, IL died peacefully, Monday evening, November 5, 2012 in the emergency room of OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Feliciana was born July 12, 1927 in Cotulla, Texas the daughter of Patricio and Aurora (San Miguel) Salinas. Feliciana and Gregorio M. De Leon met in Texas in 1951, were married and have been together ever...

Richard L. Fairgrieves

Nov 4, 2012

Richard L. Fairgrieves, 75, of Belvidere, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 in his home following a short illness. He was born on October 22, 1937 in Belvidere; the son of Charles and Maybelle (Welin) Fairgrieves. Richard was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.S. in 1959 and M.S. Degree in 1960. He then received his Ed....

Ramon Alcozer Fonseca

Nov 3, 2012

Ramon Alcozer Fonseca, 64, of Poplar Grove, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 in his home. Born September 1, 1948 in Crystal City, Texas; son of Pedro Fonseca and Maria Eloisa (Alcozer) Grzadka. Served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. He earned the Vietnam service medal with two bronze stars, the combat infantryman badge...

Gerald Leo "Jerry" Schwartz

Oct 31, 2012

Gerald Leo (Jerry) Schwartz, 85, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He was born January 5, 1927 in rural Darlington, Wisconsin; the son of Bernard and Mary (Aurit) Schwartz. He was united in marriage to Shirley Carpenter, February 18, 1947 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. He graduated from Darlington High School and was an Army Veteran...

James Franklin Gossett

Oct 30, 2012

James Franklin Gossett, 91, of Capron, IL, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Born August 19, 1921 in Watertown, Ohio, son of Henry F. and Mary E. (Hutzel) Gossett. Married Ann Spasojevich on November 2, 1946 in Beverly, OH. Served in the US Army from Aug. 1942 to Feb. 1946 during WWII in the Army...