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Hope Kinnamon Obituary

HOPE I. KINNAMON, 80 ROCKFORD - Hope I. Kinnamon, 80, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. Born June 18, 1930, in Winona, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Keller) Erwin. Employed by Barber Colman, retiring in 1979. Survivors include son, Pete of Rockford; daughters, Valory Huys of Rockford and Judy Condrack of Rock Island; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Wayne (Mary Ann) Erwin of Blue Grass, Iowa; and special son-in-law, James Dale of Rockford. Predeceased by parents; and husband, Clem. Service at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from noon to service time; the Rev. Wendall L. Maynard will officiate. Burial in Shirland Cemetery. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 11 to May 12, 2011.

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Joline Wellendorf

May 13, 2011

I remember the mynah bird that sounded just like the neighbors John Deere tractor, but most of all, her kindness & thoughtfulness to me throughout all these years. She left an impression on my heart. God Bless. Joline

April Briggs

May 12, 2011

sorry to here of grandma kinnamons passing,i have all of you in my prayers.

April Smith-Briggs
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lucy roland

May 12, 2011

I remember going to Aunt Hope's and Uncle Clem's on weekends. She loved her puddy dogs. I also remember something about some home made beer. Clem would play guitar and dad would sing. Good memories. We will keep you in our prayers. Lucy Terrell Roland.

May 11, 2011

So sorry to hear about your Moms passing Pete, I have thought about you all thru the years, remember so many good times when you all lived across the street from us on Prairie Lane. God Bless

Glenda Melvin

May 11, 2011

I remember watching chicks hatch at Aunt Hopes when I was 5 or so. Fond memories! Our family is keeping yours in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenda (Booker) Melvin

David Lester

May 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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