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CLARENDON 'RANDY' MOWER III, 57 ROCKFORD - Clarendon "Randy" Mower III, 57, of Rockford, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in his home. Born Aug. 21, 1955, in Chicago; the son of Clarendon Jr. and Alice F. (Denny) Mower. Randy enjoyed listening to music, reading, and crossword puzzles. He is survived by his sister, Susan M. Ford of Waukesha, Wis.; nieces, Katherine Ford of Chicago, Elizabeth (Jason) Garcia of Sussex, Wis., and Rebecca (fiancé, Alex Lookatch) Ford of Kansas City, Kan.; great-nephews, Devon and Brady Garcia; aunts, Ruth Ellen Mower and Gloria Mower; dear friend, Sharyn Booth of Rockford; and many cousins. Predeceased by his parents. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., with Pastor David Poust officiating. Visitation from 2 to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service in the funeral home. Private family burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crusader Clinic, 1200 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2013.

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Allyson Misevich

January 19, 2013

I just now saw that we lost our dear Randy. I went to Guilford H. S. with him, and we were in theater and music together. I remember a party at his house over by Edgebrook when we were in high school. We had so much fun, and we all loved listening to him play the piano. So talented! He was always a true friend, and I always enjoyed running into him around Rockford. I recently saw him, but I couldn't stop as I was on my way to work. Now, I wish I would have. I will keep him in my prayers. Sorry I missed his funeral.

glenda johnson

January 18, 2013

I`m So Sorry For Your Lost. I Knew Randy From The Gym.

Keith Emmert

January 17, 2013

I'm sorry for this loss. I worked with Randy at the clipping bureau and he was always friendly and helpful. I remember walking up to see the Christmas display at Marshall Field's one year at our office Christmas party. It was the year that they did the Harry Potter theme so we all were very excited! It's a memory I always think of around Christmas.

Sarah Urban

January 17, 2013

RIP peace Randy. You were a gentle soul and sure to leave a giant void in the lives of your family in friends.

Ellen Mower

January 16, 2013

Susan, as you are well aware, my thoughts and love are with you always, but especially at this extremely difficult time.

As our family continued to spread out over the country, Randy was a constant in Rockford, and a wonderful source of family contact information. I will miss talking with him about family, movies and life back in Rockford. He had a kind, generous and loving heart. His continued visits to my mom while she was still in Rockford was welcomed and appreciated more than our words were able to express.

For me, he is the first of our generation to leave us, and he will be missed to the depth of my being.

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