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JAMES M. KERR, 75 ROSCOE - James M. Kerr, 75, of Roscoe passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. Born April 28, 1936, in Tremont, Miss., the son of Ether and Dovey (Kennedy) Kerr. Married Lauryne "Laurye" Perkins on Feb. 15, 1986, in Rockford. Retired from Camcar Textron Corp., and formerly employed by National Lock Co. Member of the Illinois Beagle Club. Survivors include his wife, Laurye; children, Charyl (Tim) Fehler, Gregory Kerr, DeAnna Anderson, Melanie (Ed) Dalen and Danielle (Eric) Spatz; grandchildren, Chris Fehler, Holly (Jamie) Dawson, Jennifer Kerr, Travis Kerr, Meggan (Bryan) McKiness, Aryn Kerr-Brown, Paige Gordon, Evan Dalen, Lillian Spatz and Charles Spatz; great-grandchildren, Owen, Corben and Presten; sister, Mildred Taylor; niece, Pam; and nephew, Terry. Service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park; the Rev. Greg Carlson will officiate. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 17 to May 18, 2011.

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sara frank

May 18, 2011

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
-Thomas Campbell

Our deepest condolences to your families and loved ones.
Sara Frank (kay)-Vicky Kay

Cheryl Bader

May 18, 2011

Im sorry for your loss a long time has gone by but never have for gotten your family my thoughts and prayers are each and everyone of you he was a good father to all of you kids, god bless you all

May 17, 2011

To The Kerr/Spatz Family,

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a very nice man and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him at the dentist office. I loved to listen to his stories he had to tell. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shel~ @ Dr.David Larson's Office

May 17, 2011

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. May God give you strength, hope, and guidence during this most difficult time. The Kleparski Family

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