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Harold Couch Obituary

Harold D. Couch, 74 ROCKFORD - Harold D. Couch, 74, of Rockford passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in his home with his loving family by his side. Born July 10, 1936, in Portia, Ark., the son of Virgil and Dealey (Arnold) Couch. Married Mary Hammond on June 1, 1963, in Rockford. Proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. He was employed by General Electric form 1959 to 1967 and Greenlee from 1967 to 1998. Harold enjoyed bow hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the Blackhawk Field Archers. Survived by his wife, Mary Couch; son, Jeffrey Couch; daughter, Robin (Chuck) Brandi; grandchildren, Cheri and Chantelle Couch and Jack and Nicholas Brandi; daughter-in-law, Amy Couch; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Kailey Devant and Santo Salinas; brothers, Darrell (Ola) Couch, Rick (Nora) Couch and Doug (Geraldine) Couch; beloved dog, Lucky, and cat, Shadow. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Winfred Couch; and sister, Sue Whitmire. Special thanks to Leroy and Betty Adams, Dan Ellis and all the members of the Blackhawk Field Archers. Also thanks to the nurses and staff with Northern Illinois Hospice. Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the funeral home. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Couch

30 Entries

Gary Triplett

August 7, 2022

Im very sorry to just learn of Harold's passing. I still posess one of his custom bows he built for another friend of mine, Charlie Bare, that also passed to soon. It is one of my most memorable keepsakes. God bless.

Chuck Brandi

February 3, 2011

My best memory of Harold Couch was the day I came to Rockford to ask if I could marry his daughter Robin. He took me out and we spent the day together going out to the club and to a meet up with his friends...watching GB Packers game and having some beers together. We ended up at a place DB Gators and ate them out of wings. At the end of the day he said "Well, I guess its ok if you marry Robin...just treat her good". I'm sure I am not the guy Harold would have hoped for in a son-in-law. I dont hunt and can barely turn a screw driver- but he is the most decent, honest and genuine man I've ever known - and will always be grateful for the friendship he showed me, and for the daughter he let me marry. Good hunting Harold!

Jasmine Devant

January 31, 2011

I LOVED my great grandpa so much he was my FAVORITE grandpa in the history of the world and he still is.I wish i could of had alot much more time with him.

Jasmine Devant

January 31, 2011

I loved my great gandpa so much.He was my favorite grandpa in the history of the world.I wish I could of had alot more time to spend withhim I love him so much

January 24, 2011

I will miss you ,you were the best thing to happen to me .don,t worry i will be alright i know your watching over me i will love you forever -Mary

Terri Coleman

January 22, 2011

Our sincere condolences to you, Jeff and your family, on your recent loss of your beloved father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

The Larry Scott Coleman Family

Love and Prayers,

Sonia Medrano

January 19, 2011

How very sorry I was to learn of your loss... may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

With Love and Sympathy,

Jeff Couch

January 18, 2011

Jeff Couch

January 18, 2011

Jeff Couch

January 18, 2011

Jeff Couch

January 18, 2011

Terry Coleman

January 18, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dan Jett

January 18, 2011

I first met Harold at the Blackhawk traditional shoot years ago.Then I knew he was a good man with a heart of gold.He loved to share his stories and his knowledge with anyone who was interested.I always enjoyed our talks as I know many others did.He will be missed by all that knew him. Dan Jett

January 18, 2011

our deepest sympathy to the Harold Couch family as we hear of the passing of our long time member.

I.A.M.A.W. Local Lodge 1553

Lydia Leek

January 18, 2011

Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Harold at Greenlee's and he will be missed by so many.

Karen Lindenmier

January 18, 2011

I worked with Harold at Greenlees. He was a wonderful man, and taught me alot. Mary and family my prayers are with you.

January 17, 2011

Love my Grandpa more than words could ever describe. I had the honor of growing up with and learning from such a wonderful man. I will never forget ever thing he taught me. You're my hero Grandpa. Love and miss you -Chantelle

mary watson

January 17, 2011

Mary,Jeff and Robin I am very sorry to hear about your loss.Jeff I love the picture you put in, I didn't know you and Robin until a few years later.Your Dad and my
brother Bob White grew up together and were best of freinds, so our family has known your Dad lots of years,and we all thought a lot of him.Mary if you feel like talking to someone call me or send an email. I know how hard this is for you.

Mickey Watson

January 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss
Mickey Watson

VICKY,RONALD (DANCE) COUCH,DOUG,DEAN COUCH

January 17, 2011

AUNT MARY AND FAMILY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF UNCLE HAROLD AND I'M RIGHTING THIS TO BE FROM MY MOM AND DAD BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE INTERNET OR EVEN A COMPUTER AND ALSO FOR ME AND MY FAMILY WE WILL NEVER FORGET GETTING TO COME DOWN THERE TO ILL. WHEN AUNT SUE PASSED AND BLAKE WHICH IS MY YOUNGEST SON WAS JUST A BABY AND UNCLE HAROLD GAVE HIM A KNIFE AND ASK US IF WE WOULD PUT IT UP FOR HIM WHICH WE DID SO AND IT WILL STAY PUT UP TIL HE GET OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE IT ON HIS OWN AND WE ALL WANT TO SAY YAS HE WAS A VERY DEAR MAN AND WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED BUT AND MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....BUT JUST WANT TO SAY WISH WE COULD ALL COME DOWN TO VISIT BUT WE ARE ALL JUST GETTING OVER BEING SICK BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN WE DO NOT LOVE YOU ALL BECAUSE WE DO AND WISH WE ALL LIVED CLOSER TOGETHER SO WE COULD VISIT MORE OFTER BUT JUST WANTED TO SAY SAORRY FOR THE LOSS OF OUR FAMILY MEMBER....AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY HOME AFTER AUNT SUE'S FUNERAL AND WE WERE ALL N MOMMA AND DADDY'S VAN AND HEADED HOME FROM THERE AND WE HAD A BLOW OUT AND NO SPARE AND WE WERE CLOSER TO HOME THAT WE WERE THERE AND WE HAD TO CALL MT BROTHER JERRY TO BRING US A TIRE JUST TO THE REST OF THE WAY HOME BUT LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BROTHER AND HIS FAMILY.....

January 17, 2011

Dear Mary & Family,
Only met Harold twice, enjoyed both visits, bought a wonderful bow for my youngest son, and he has really learned alot shooting arrows & hunting.
Thank you & God bless
Bruce Hongsermeier
Mt. Morris

January 17, 2011

Mary, so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed our time spent with you & Harold at Blackhawk. Mary & Ottie Rowe

Bob Jones

January 17, 2011

Harold you were an unselfish giver of your time and knowledge. You never realized your dream of retiring to Montanna but I will my live life to the fullest, more so, because of my aquaintance with you.

I'll think of you Harold when I visit Big Sky Country and know you're there now.

Happy Hunting, Bob

Wanda Morrison,Taylor

January 17, 2011

Dear Mary and Family,I'm sorry to hear of Harold's passing.He was a good man.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerly Wanda Morrison & Family

Jeff Couch

January 16, 2011

My dad will always be my hero! what a wonderful man and I am proud he was my dad!

Jeff Couch

January 16, 2011

my dad is and always will be my hero, I will miss you dad!

Robin Brandi

January 16, 2011

My dad was a great man. loved by alI I never knew anyone that did not like Harold. He was an extremely decent man and never shyed away from the truth. He would tell it like it is. Sometimes he would silently disagree with a little smirk on his face and you knew that Harold was just not buying it. The love and support shown by all his friends over the last few days is a telling testament to the man that Harold was. I have seen grown men cry as if they had just lost their own father. I love my dad and will miss him.

Pat Schoemperlen

January 16, 2011

I am Barb Epps daughter, I want to tell you what this man did for me. My daughter , when she was young was in lake Shelbyville and had trouble. He went in clothes and all and saved her. Now I have her and three grandsons. He is my Hero and always will have a place in heart. My prayers are with the family. God Bless, Pat Schoemperlen

January 16, 2011

I love you Dad! Jeff

Jim&Barb Epps

January 16, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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