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Millie Crawford Obituary

MILLIE C. JOHNSON CRAWFORD, 68 BYRON - Millie C. Johnson Crawford, 68, of Byron died Sunday April 7, 2013, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, Rockford. She was born August 29, 1944, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of John C. and Noreen (Bowling) Race, Sr. Millie retired in March, after 25 years of service, from Joseph Behr & Sons Iron & Metal in Rockford. She enjoyed golf and was a member of the Ladies Golf League at Prairie View Golf Course. Mille is survived by her husband, Homer; step-sons, Wade Joseph (Beth) Crawford of Rockford and Michael Dean (Stephanie) Crawford of Stillman Valley; 5 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild; sister, Karen (Lamarr) Bowman of Manassas, VA; brother, John C. (Ann) Race, Jr. of Seaford, VA; stepmother, Helen Race of Silvis IL; and nephews, Christopher Race of Newport News, VA and Nicholas Race of Ft. Campbell, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron, with Rev. Scott Schmidt officiating. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. For more information, www.farrellhollandgale .com.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013.
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I KNEW MILLIE FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON. FULL OF FUN. SHE WILL BE MISSED

BEVERLEY WOOD

April 14, 2013

Love you and miss you!

Diane Osterberg

April 12, 2013

From the staff at Rockford Orthopedics, we give our sincere condolences to this special lady. She touched our hearts in the short time she was a patient here. She always had a smile on her face and was always cheerful. We will miss her.

Kimberly Hall

April 11, 2013

Homer & family. Millie was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known and I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Jan Zimmerman

April 10, 2013

Homer & family - We are all so fortunate to have Millie in our lives. Her smile and laugh and sense of humor were always so comforting. She will live forever in our hearts so her spirit will be with us until we meet again. We love you Millie and we'll see you "later" because we can never say good-bye.

Doug & Angel

April 9, 2013

My thoughts are full of conversations I had with Millie but finding the right words to express my deep sadness at this time elude me. It was truly a pleasure knowing Millie my prayers are with all of her loved ones at this time of sorrow

Monica Moore

April 9, 2013

Homer and Family! We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend. She enjoyed life and will be missed. Lots of love. Gisa, Vickie, Dave, Chuck.

Gisa Vinnedge

April 9, 2013

Homer and Family! We send our heartfelt condolences. Millie enjoyed her life and was a great friend. She will be missed. Lots of love. Gisa, Vickie & Family

April 9, 2013

Homer and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Millie was a wonderful friend and we will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane and Dave

Diane Osterberg

April 9, 2013

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