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Click on the image above to view the Guilford Class of 1974 Memorial Presentation video.
Click on the image above to view the Guilford Class of 1974 Memorial Presentation video.

The Class of 1974 remembers those we have lost over these last five decades. If you know of a classmate who has passed away who is not listed here, you can add a memorial with a photo and a link to an obituary by clicking the Create a Memorial button.


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Duncan Jaenicke

Duncan Jaenicke

1956-01-06 2019-06-14

R. Duncan Jaenicke, 63, of Summerville, husband of Nada Jaenicke, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Trident Medical Center.
Buria at Summerville Cemetery, 700 Boon Hill Rd., Summerville, SC 29483.

Duncan was born on January 6, 1956 in Champaign, IL, son of the late Ralph M. and Gretchen Jaenicke. He graduated from The University of Illinois where earned a degree in journalism. He and his wife are members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Summerville.
Duncan, a proud Eagle Scout, loved many things enthusiastically; biking with his loyal canine companions, participating in (vigorous!) political discourse, exploring the beauty of creation whether by land, air...

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Deborah Sue Jones

Deborah Sue Jones

1956-01-27 1973-09-09

Deborah Sue Jones, 17, died 12 noon Sunday, Sept 9, 1973 in St Anthony Hospital of injuries when she was struck by a truck near her home Saturday night. Born Jan 27, 1956, in Rochelle, IL, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Stanley (Betty Rees) Jones. Lived 14 years in New Milford area. Member of New Milford United Methodish Church. She was a senior of Guilford High School and a member of the National Honor Society. Survivors include: her parents; one sister, Lisa, and one brother, Thomas, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Ward Rees, New Milford; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Jones. Rockford; paternal grandfather, Olaf Kaalaas, Kirkland and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Sherman...

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Jim Julin

Jim Julin

1956-04-03 2012-07-22

JAMES GERALD JULIN A FINE ARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN AND AN EXCEPTIONAL MAN ROCKFORD - Jimmy died Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a short illness. Born April 3, 1956 to Gerald and Doris (Ekstrom) Julin. Survived by father, Gerald; sister, Chris; sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Mike Grochowski; niece, Tori (Ron) Brasel and their children, Aurora and Andrew; and many friends. Predeceased by mother and nephew, Peter.

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Kenneth Kapala

Kenneth Kapala

1956-07-20 2023-05-28

Kenneth Kapala was born July 20, 1956 in Rockford, IL to Stan Kapala and Arlene Carlsen.
Ken graduated from Guilford High School in Rockford in 1974. He went on to be employed at JD Mott, and then later Columbia Pipe and Supply as a material handler until his retirement. Kenneth departed this life on May 28, 2023. He will be remembered for his witty and sarcastic sense of humor and his love and admiration for his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by: Arlene Carlsen (mother) and Stan Kapala (father)
He leaves to cherish his memories: Nichole Kapala (daughter), Tyler Kapala (son), Elliyana Kapala and Jayliana Jones (grandchildren), Shaun Jones (son in law...

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Timothy King

Timothy King

1956-10-21 1994-07-24

Timothy J King,37, Washington DC, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24,1994, in his residence after a brief illness. Born Oct 21, 1956 in Rockford, the son of Carolyn Stites King and Wayne King. Resident of Washington, 14 years, moving there from Rockford. Employed as waiter by Prime Rib Restaurant, 14 years. Graduate of Guilford High School, Class or 1974; and Antioch College, Ohio. Survivvors include his mother, Carolyn Stites King Rockford; father, Wayne King, Prt St Lucie, FL, brother, Douglas (Kathia)King Rockford; three sisters, Sue (Kevin)Keller, Denver, CO, Becki King, Poplar Grove, and Kristi King, Palatine; nephew, Eric Keller, Denver; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

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Martha Koepsell

Martha Koepsell

1956-10-07 2006-11-15

Koepsell, Martha Born in Rockford, IL, on Oct. 7, 1956. She died tragically from a fall while helping in the construction of her new home, Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 at the age of 50. She attended Luther College and received her Bachelor's degree from George Washington University. She worked as a medical technologist at HCMC and then in her mid 30s attended the U of MN where she received an engineering degree. She worked for HB Fuller as a chemical engineer for about 7 years. For health reasons, she retired early and began a career as a loving volunteer care giver, making quilts, prayer shawls and other warm things for those she loved, which was pretty much anyone she came across. Especially those...

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Tasha Kostantacos

Tasha Kostantacos

1956-08-10 2020-07-21

Tasha Kostantacos passed away in Portsmouth NH on Tuesday July 21st, 2020. Born in Rockford Illinois in 1956 she was the daughter of Peter & Pauline Kostantacos. She left Illinois for Arizona to earn her undergraduate degree from ASU. She kept lifelong engagement with her Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Tasha worked in the high-tech industry with companies including SAS Institute, MicroStrategy and IBM where she led business teams that developed and implemented go-to-market strategies. Her career took her to Europe in 1988 and spent 15 years living in London, Heidelberg and Munich where she met her husband Norm. While in Europe Tasha earned her MBA at The London Business School. View Memorial and Tributes

Sheila Luckett

Sheila Luckett

1955-04-17 1981-05-01

Sheila A Luckett, 26, died at 4:38 p.m. Friday, May 1, 1981, in her home after a sudden illness.She had a history of heart trouble. Born April 27, 1955, in Evansville, IN, daughter of Vernon V and Patty Luckett. Lived 15 years in Rockford, coming here from St Louis, MO. Employed as a sales clerk by K-mart stores for six years. Member of Eastview Baptist Church. Graduate of Guilford High School. Survivors include her father, Vernon, Rockford; two sisters, Sandy Mitchel, Montgomery, AL and Tonya Luckett, Rockford; paternal grandmother, Gladys Luckett, and maternal grandmother, Alva Gill, both of Beechmont, KY; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by her mother, P...

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Glen Maffei

Glen Maffei

1956-08-05 1980-06-20

Glen A Maffei,23, died at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, 1980, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Woodruff, WI. Born Aug 5, 1956, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Maffei. Lived one year in Davis, coming from Rockford. Married to Leanne Tielkemeier in Pecatonica, Jan 19, 1980. Employed at Androck Hardware, Rockford for the past four years. Member of Holy Family Church, Rockford. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Leanne; his parents, Mr and Mrs Louis Maffei; two brothers, Wayne, Baraboo, WI and Mark, Macomb, IL; paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Maffei, Chicago; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a nephew.
Burial in Pecatonica C...

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Mark Maggio

Mark Maggio

1955-11-29 2022-03-28 View Memorial and Tributes