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Edward Last Obituary

EDWARD ARTHUR LAST, 63 ROCKFORD - Edward Arthur Last, 63, died Saturday, March 22, 2014. Born November 20, 1950, in Rockford to John and Helen (Baker) Last. Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, bicycling and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include son, Michael Wight; daughters, Anna (Patrick) Ott, Julie (Kenneth) Farmer, Stephanie (Brian) Merten; 13 grandchildren; brother, Charles (Joanne) Last; sisters, Maryann (Jim) Leonard, Karin (Mandy) Ditto, and Judy (John) Miller. Predeceased by brother, John Last. Private burial services will be held in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials may be given to the family. Arrangements by Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.honquestfh.com.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2014.
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sorry to hear of Ed's passing. we had often crossed paths in the past and I always liked Ed. I remember the last time I saw him, we talked about the future and he had hoped that things would get better. I never saw him again after that. I hope that the things we talked about did get better. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Cathy you gave all you could, may he rest in peace....Don Moyer

March 30, 2014

Anna, Julie, stephanie,and Mike, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad.I'm thinking of all of you and hoping you can find peace and comfort in the good memories He left behind.

sabrina moore

March 27, 2014

You was a really good friend to me . I will miss you very much i hope you are in a better place with peace

Raven Proper

March 27, 2014

You cant live in the past but you can live in the present and think about the past.Kathy I have thought of you guys many times.Hope you are doing well in spite of the loss. I had the chance to reunite with Ed a few years back and it was great.Ed, Buddy the road goes on forever and the party never ends.
Randy Sims

March 27, 2014

Judy, I'm sorry to read about your brothers passing. I hope you and John are doing well.

Pat Boyle-Laurent

March 27, 2014

Condolences to the family of Edward Last. May God give you the strength needed to see you through this most difficult time.

Dixie Vance

March 27, 2014

I remember Ed and the entire Last family from the old neighborhood. My prayers are with your family. May your memeories help you through this trying time.

Vicki (Brudnowski) Roy

March 27, 2014

I'm going to burn a candle all day, every year for your birthday, Dad. I love you!!!

Stephanie Last-Merten

March 27, 2014

Kathy and kids; so sorry to hear that Ed passed away. Hold onto the good memories. I have wonderful memories of the kids growing up and all the times aunt Kathy and uncle Ed babysat for Sabrina. Thoughts and prayers for you all.

Karen Wagner

March 26, 2014

Dear Kathy and Family ~ I am so sorry to hear of your loss~ Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all~

Pam Renstrom

March 26, 2014

I can't believe your gone,Dad. I'll always remember the good memories i had as a child and having you for my father. Watch over our family from heaven. I know your at peace. I wish i could fix everything that was left before you died. There's a spot in my heart that aches for you and probably always will until i see you someday in heaven. Maybe I'll go down to Sinnissippi Park and go fishing and yell for the fishes to wake up like i used to when i was little and would go fishing with you. Goodbye Daddy. Love your "newt"

Stephanie Last- Merten

March 26, 2014

This has been a very sad time for all of us especially our children and Ed's family. I was married to Ed for 24 yrs and know that he is now at peace and is no longer suffering he had many sad times but I can remember a lot of good times with him and the children.I feel we can all rest now knowing he is safe and with our Lord. God Bless you Edward Arthur Michael Last You were loved! Kathy Last Northcott

Kathy Northcott

March 25, 2014

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