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DENNIS WILBUR MATHISON, 64 MACHESNEY PARK - Dennis Wilbur Mathison, 64, 0f Machesney Park died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in his home. Born Feb. 3, 1947, in Rockford to Wilbur Clair and Florence (Jackson) Mathison. Employed by CJ's Custom Cuts for many years. Army veteran, serving two years in Vietnam. East High School graduate and received his associate degree at Rock Valley College. Survived by sister, Doris (Robert) Benson of Rockford; brother, Dale (Betsy) Mathison of Rockford; many nieces and nephews, including Cynthia (Ed) Heffernon, Jeffrey Benson, Ted Benson, Sylvia (Chuck) Lents, Douglas (Mary) Mathison, Deborah (Peter) Vitale, Deanna Laing, Kim (Brad) Keister, Mark (Laura) Mathison and Jennifer (Eric) Johnson; and numerous great-nieces and -nephews. Predeceased by his parents; and brother, Darwin Mathison. Memorial graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, in Scandinavian Cemetery, 1700 Rural St., Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the family. Arrangements by Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, 304 N. Fifth St., Rockford. Online guestbook, maps and directions at weltefuneral.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2011.

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Donnica Wingo

June 23, 2011

Dennis was a great guy in so many ways. He has been cutting my hair for years and if I was having a bad day and I stopped in he would always give me one of his sparkling smiles and make me laugh. I will miss you Dennis. Rest in peace.

jill Al-Rababah

June 9, 2011

Dennis was a card. I worked with Dennis at c.j.s. He brought pictures of himself in uniform to work once. Lots of laughs working with him.....Rest in peace Dennis. Jill Wasfi and Ryan

Debbie Vitale

June 8, 2011

We will miss you Dennis

Love Debbie (Vitale) Mathison

June 8, 2011

DEAR DALE AND FAMILY
WE HAVE KNOW EACH OTHERS FAMILY FOR MORE YEARS THEN I WANT TO RECALL. I REMEMBER DENNIS AS YOUR LITTLE BRO. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. PHIL PRIOLA LAS VEGAS NV.

Jill

June 8, 2011

I have known Dennis well over 15 years. He cut my hair for most of that time. He impressed me the first time I met him. I had a coupon for his salon on Kilburn for a free hair cut. At the time my hair was to the middle of my back. I had decided if I liked the person and place I would have my hair cut super short. When he saw me he asked if I was his 5:30, I said if you are Dennis, then yes. He commented on how much hair I have. (I have often been told I have enough hair for 5 people.) Just before he started I told him "Let's go short" and he started to play with my hair in a way that said it would be around shoulder length. I said NO, I want my ears to show, super short. He could'nt believe it, asked if I was sure a couple times; and when I told him yes he grabbed a hand full of my hair, said ok, and cut off all but about 1 1/2" inches right in the front at my forehead! He had a ball, couldn't believe I was letting him do this, and you could tell he was doing something he loved! I loved my cut, and we became friends. He cut my hair every three weeks except for one time when I let it get down to my shoulders again, but I went back to him because I had to go short again! I even used to go to his home when he wasn't at a salon for a short time. I will miss him, and his talent!

My sympathies to his family and friends.

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