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Richard Hull Obituary

Richard F. Hull, 64 ROCKFORD - Richard F. Hull, 64, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born April 7, 1947, in Harvard to Albert and Lydia (Hardt) Hull. Married Lois Mild on Jan. 18, 1969, in Rockford. Richard retired in 1998 from the Rockford Police Department after 28 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Packers and NASCAR fan, and enjoyed spoiling his granddaughters. Survived by his wife, Lois Hull; sons, Gregory (Shannon) Hull and Michael (Lisa) Hull; granddaughters, Hannah and Hailey Hull; step-grandson, Anthony Sorrentino; mother, Lydia Hull; brothers, Gary (Marne) Hull and Kevin (Caroline) Hull; several nieces and nephews; and two devoted dogs, Cali and Zoe. Predeceased by his father, Albert Hull. Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Swedish American Foundation for New Regional Cancer Center. Send tributes at sunsetfhmem gardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 22 to May 23, 2011.

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Tiffany Reid Mlsna

June 20, 2011

Lois I am so sorry. Please know that our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Ziegenhorns at Matrix Tooling, Inc.

June 10, 2011

Greg,
We are so sorry for your great loss in the death of your dad. May you and your family take comfort in your memories.
Paul, Mark, Rita, and Mary

Joan Fisher

May 31, 2011

My sympathy to your family. Based on your photos, it looks like Rich had a wonderful, beautiful life. I never knew he and I shared the accordian in our past! Sincerely, Joan Peterson Fisher

Bill Coughlin

May 30, 2011

I am also another one of the 'Sharon Kid's' and have many fond memories growing up with Richard in Sharon. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Larry "Butch" Diderich

May 29, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Richard's passing. I was a classmate with Richard in grade school through high school. I wish we could of reconnected these past few months. My deepest sympathy.

May 29, 2011

I went to grade school with Richard in Sharon, Wis. I remember we both played accordian. My son-in-law is an officer here in Wis. and I know the many risk they faced every day. I pray for God's Best for you and your's. I am sorry to hear he passed on so young. Our Love,Kathy Galbreath Hansen

Lynn DeLacey

May 28, 2011

Lois,
I was so saddened to hear of your husband's passing. I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call.

May 27, 2011

My sympathy goes out to all of Richard`s family. I had the honor to work with Richard on the Rockford Police Dept.I will remember Richard and his family in my prayers. May God Bless . Bob Nelson

Diana LiCausi

May 24, 2011

Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers at this difficult time.
Diana LiCausi

May 23, 2011

Lois - Deepest Sympathy to you on the loss of your husband.

May fond memories sustain you thru these difficult times.

Betty "Palmer".

Harvey Newcomb

May 23, 2011

Lois & family
Sorry for your loss.
I was honored to serve with him on the Rockford PD.

Sue McDonald

May 23, 2011

Lois & family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Your family photos show many happy memories to treasure always.
We are reminded to cherish our family & friends and be thankful everyday.
Peace to you in your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy,
Charlie & Sue

Alison Kavulich

May 20, 2011

Greg,
May your father rest in peace - and watch over you and your family from heaven now. The photos are beautiful. God bless you all - we'll keep you in our prayers.
The Kavulich Family

May 18, 2011

In this moment we are sending the Hull family our deepest condolences. Rich was a beautiful soul that will be forever remembered, and never forgotten.

~The Cooksey Family

Linda Sturges

May 18, 2011

So sorry to hear about Rich's passing. Have thought of you often and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Keeping the family around, especially the little ones is so much help.

May 18, 2011

Greg,
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad.
God bless you all.
The Mark Frighetto Family

Myrna Boulos

May 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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