Rockford graduate completes Army basic training

2012 Rockford graduate, Jack D. Thenikl, has successfully completed United States Army basic training in Oklahoma. Jack has continued on to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas to complete his medical training to become a Combat Medic. Best wishes from Jack’s family and friends in Rockford! And best wishes to all military family and [...]

Rockford grad Ryan Bennett returns from overseas

Army Spec. Ryan J. Bennett has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches [...]

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary

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Allan John, son of Albert and Edna Doerr and Doreen Catherine, daughter of Urban and Alice Bott, were married on January 24, 1953 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Remus, MI. The couple has six children; Sherry and Scott De Witt; Lynn and Craig Holck; Patrick and Sue Doerr; Wayne and Darcy Doerr; Anne and Clay [...]

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Becker Mr. William “Bill” Becker, age 88, of Rockford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He grew up on the family farm in Courtland Township , the son of Albert and Grace (nee Stewart) Becker. Bill left school at a very young age to help with the [...]

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Cok   As of February 1, 2013 the soul of Nancy L. Cok (Van Daalen, 80) rests with the Holy Spirit, who has been her guide in life. Her heart remains with her husband of 56 years, Stuart E. Cok and her four children, Steven (Mary) Cok, Susan (Tom) English, David Coke, and Linda Willetts; [...]