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DAVID J. SWEENEY, 72 ROCKFORD - David J. Sweeney, 72, of Rockford died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born July 3, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Robert and Hyacinth (Berning) Sweeney. Married Sandra Lu Doyle on Dec. 27, 1958, in Rockford. David worked in the material handling department at Rockford Power Train for 31 years, retiring in 2004. He liked to fish, do crosswords, be with his grandchildren and do some traveling. Survivors include wife, Sandra; daughter, Jodi (Gene) Chamberlain of Elgin; son, Michael (Lisa) Sweeney of Huntley; grandchildren, Meghan Chamberlain and Jake and Anna Sweeney; brothers, Jim (Joyce) Sweeney, Joe (Mary) Sweeney and Tom (Sue) Sweeney, all of Rockford; sisters, Kathy (Gerry) Kuss of Florida and Elaine Oliver of Rockford; mother-in-law, Janet Chesak of Loves Park; and brother-in-law, Lowell (Debra) Doyle of Anacortes, Wash. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. For register, maps or directions, please visit weltefuneral.com.
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We are very sorry to hear of your loss! Our Prayers are with all of you at this difficult time! Remember all the great memories! Sincerely, Doris, Michael Parks
Doris Parks
October 15, 2012
Dave was a good guy sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you and the family.
Beverley Wood
October 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Dave was a great friend and co-worker. He will be missed.
William Brown
October 8, 2012
Sandy ,Jodi, Mike, Sorry to hear about Dave. We have alot of fun memories. You are all in our prayers. Love Terry an Susie. Fairview Tx.
October 8, 2012
Sandy& Family- very sad to hear of Dave's death!! May God wrap "HIS" healing arm's around you in this time of deep sorrow.Mom& Dad are so shocked ( Dom& Florence Tarquini)I'm up in Wisc.- we will be praying for all of you! Craig& Louise Skolrood ( Tarquini)
Louise Skolrood
October 8, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I grew up on Horton St. 3 doors away. I babysat for Jodi & Mike a few times my Maiden name was Sherry Kapfer. Again I'm sorry to hear about Dave.
Sherry De Buhr
October 8, 2012
Sandy-so sorry to hear of your loss-my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Linda Anderson
October 8, 2012
sandy,jodi and mike so sorry for your l
vicki Reagan
October 8, 2012
So sorry to hear about David. My prayers are for his family and Brother Jim.
Ruth Singer
October 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss. - Brad Gustafson family
Lee Ann Gustafson
October 8, 2012
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