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for Gerald Malmgren
Lori Staggs (Gann)
June 8, 2011
I remember you like it was yesterday. I was just a little girl when you and my mom, Bobby, were friends and you ruffled my hair. I slapped your hand but in truth, you were larger than life to me. I thought of you many times over the years and wish we had been able to see you again. You will always be my Elvis!
Rocky Schwarz
May 25, 2011
Heaven just received another Elvis. I saw "Johnny Spence" perform as Elvis in the 1980's and he was one of the best I have every seen. I even had the chance to talk with him and he was as good to his fans as Elvis Presley was. Thanks Johnny for keeping the memory of the King alive. For your talents and kindness, you will forever be remembered and missed. Rest in Peace.
JOSEY RICHARDS
May 21, 2011
terry, amber, and dan so very sorry to hear about your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you guys in this time of morn
Mary Danks
May 21, 2011
I saw Johnny a few times when he played the Rockford-Beloit area. He was marvelous & will be missed by all. Im sorry I could not make the trip to Rockford, but I was there in spirit with all. He was a good man and will remain in our hearts forever. Time will help you get by.
Tammy Bagley-King
May 20, 2011
Rest In Peace
Donna Walker/Dopp
May 20, 2011
Johnny was a wonderful man and entertainer. Always the best at what he did. He will be missed. Condolences to his family, I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the great times we all had. RIP Johnny.
Cathy Roe
May 19, 2011
He was the Best Elvis Impresonator ever!When he was always so nice to me.Gerald will alwaysed be remembered in our Hearts!Whenever he was in Milwaukee,Wisc.I'd be there.My Deepest Sympathy!!!To a wonderful man and friend.
Lana Capozzoli
May 19, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to Jerry's family. Some loved Johnny because he reminded them of Elvis. I love Elvis because he reminds me of Johnny. John was the ultimate entertainer on and off stage. My fondest memories of our almost 40 year friendship are of John singing to me while sitting atop a picnic table in the woods or while rowing a boat around Murphy Lake in Park Ridge. R.I.P. Jerry. I will always love you. Love, Lana
Judy (Mailand) Critcher
May 18, 2011
Two A great man and a great performer. You will not be forgotten. We had some great times. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family,friends and fans.
TAMMY GILGAN(MAILAND)
May 18, 2011
I LOVED THIS MAN I WENT TO HES CONCERTS IN ROCKFORD. I WAS SO SAD WHEN I HEARD ABOUT HIM PASSING AWAY...... MY HART GOES OUT THE THE FAMILY... I LOVE YOU JOHNY AND I ALWAYS WILL.SAY HELLO TO MY MOM WHEN U SEE HER..... TAMMY GILGAN (MAILAND)
Bobbie Gann
May 18, 2011
Remembering the many wonderful years we shared together during our travels in the 70’s. What an exceptional talent you were. You had a kind and generous heart, especially for children. I can’t believe the comeback tour will never be, it seemed so close and I know it would have meant everything to you and to many. My prayers are with your family and to everyone who knew you. I will miss you and forever remember you. Love you always. Bobbie – (Centerville, TN)
Ken Fraser
May 18, 2011
Johnny, you were the very 1st Elvis impersonator I saw and it was the very 1st date I ever went out on in high school. I will never forget what an amazing performer you were. I grew up always hearing from other people, just how much youve touched so many hearts and I know mine was certainly one of them. You were certainly a class act and I know I will never forget meeting you and seeing your show. Rest in peace friend
Eddie Gunther
May 18, 2011
Johnny, you touched soo many with your song. My life was forever changed by performing with you. We did our best work together. I can't believe we're not going to make a comeback - Johnny Spence and Utah. Rest in peace my friend.
May 18, 2011
Thanks for all the wonderful memories that we have of you. You brought alot of good and happy times to all of your friends, family and fans. My prayers are with your family. You definitely will never be forgotten. Barb Carey - Madison.
Mary Scalzitti
May 18, 2011
My Dear friend the times we got to sit and talk about the good olds day. i will honor.I will carry you in my heart always.and promise to tell the stories to Gabe and Aiden.Im glad you had the last 18 months to get to know Dave.He is lost without you.My heart goes out to Terry and Amber who have been very good to us and given us the time to say good bye to you last night .Thank you Terry ...love Mary
Pat Heiser
May 18, 2011
I am 62 years old and saw Johnny over 30 years ago many times and have never forgotten him. He was the best entertainer I have ever seen. There was something that kept pulling me back to show after show. He was loved by many.
Mike & Pat Keating
May 18, 2011
Good bye my friend and big brother, you were one of a kind and will never be replaced. Thank you for all the great memories.
Mom wanted to say something, but she can't put the words together because of her grief over your passing. You alsways called her "Mama Parker"
You will never be forgotten!
May 18, 2011
It has been 28 years since I heard John's voice, but I never forgot him. He was very talented and a good person. I can't believe that he is gone. Louise (Rockford)
JOHN GRIP
May 17, 2011
JOHNNY FOR SO MANY YEARS I WATCHED YOUR BACK / I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH / I WOULD HAVE NEVER TAKEN THE DIRECTION IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR WHAT I LEARNED WORKING & TOURING WITH YOU / YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEST FRIEND / JOHN GRIP
Sandra Scherer
May 17, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and our memories. My prayers go out to all of your friends and family. Sandy Scherer
Gary Cecil
May 17, 2011
To Terry, Amber, Daniel and family and of course to John,
We all share in your loss and loved John every single day as you all did. He was very special and all who came in contact with him realized that.
To my 'brother' John,
Over the past 35 years we had great times. We had a blast putting together many shows. When we put together the first (and only) 'comeback' show at the Park Place our agreement was that you would take care of the music end of it and I would take care of the rest. And WOW...did you ever take care of your end...you were SPECTACULAR just like you were at the dozens of shows we were together for after that. The 'private' tmes we spent together were just as great as we got to know each other on all levels and were happy just hangin' out and driving around. As you once said, we were very good for each other as we balanced each other out and never let each other get too full of ourselves. I'll always fondly remember and cherish the good times as well as the not so good times we had. You were the best.
Elizabeth McBath
May 17, 2011
You had an exceptional talent in the entertainment business and a way about you that made everyone feel comfortable. You brought much happiness to many and I am thankful for the years I knew you. I will treasure the memories. Love Liz McBath (Francine) – (Ashland City, TN.)
Camille Mayes
May 17, 2011
Terry and family my heartfelt condolences to all of you. What great memories and fun we had performing with him as the "Johnny Spence Show". My first introduction to the "BIG TIME". Thinking of you in this time of sorrow, Love Camille Vaccaro-Mayes
May 17, 2011
My Friend John
So many GREAT!! times we shared. I will miss you. Now you will play before a greater power and beautiful lights will shine on you again.
FLASH
Anita Grape
May 17, 2011
A great man and a great performer. You will not be forgotten. We had some great times. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family,friends and fans. Anita
May 17, 2011
To Dave and Gabe,
Although you only had him for a short time in your lives you made a lot of great memories that you will keep with you always! You are so lucky to find a wonderful father and papa. I know you will miss your dad and Gabe will miss his papa, but cherish the memories that you did get to make with him. I will be thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
May 17, 2011
my dear friend you were the greatest!!
we shared a lot of good times and bad times in our almost thirty year friendship.i will miss you very much and will never forget you one thing for sure --you did it your way!!! barb chamberlain rockford,il
Carri Blades and Family
May 16, 2011
I will never forget you!!!! We had some great times together!!! My kids will will forever miss their adopted "Papa Jerry" My heart felt condolences are sent to the family!!! Jerry was a great man!!!
ramon carrero
May 16, 2011
may you rest in peace my friend,you will be missed dearly..
your friend
ray..
Andrea Smith
May 16, 2011
You were not only a good performer you were also a great grandparent to my children. We will all miss you greatly and forever keep you in our hearts.
Love,
Andrea
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