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Donald Bradley Obituary

DONALD BRADLEY, 57 ROCKFORD - Donald Bradley, 57, of Rockford departed this earthly life Sunday, May 1, 2011, in his home, after a long illness. Born Oct. 6, 1953, the son of Leroy and Corean Bradley. Donald lived most of his life in Rockford, coming from Mississippi. He attended Auburn High School. Donald leaves to cherish many memories, two daughters; stepmother, Lucille Bradley, who helped raise him after the passing of his mother; sisters, Dora Bradley, Betty (Ronald) Young and Martha Bradley; brothers, Richard Bradley and Andre Smith; companion of many years, Beverly Trammell and her children, Christopher, Richelle and Peter Trammell; a host of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Thomas and Leroy Bradley Jr. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St., with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 6 to May 7, 2011.

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VICKI BENSON

May 6, 2011

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE BRADLEY FAMILY. MAY DON BE AT PEACE NO MORE PAIN OR SUFFERING. HE'S WITH HIS FAMILY ABOVE.

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