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Julie Dalton Obituary

JULIE A. DALTON, 57 ROCKFORD - Julie A. Dalton, 57, of Rockford peacefully lost her battle with cancer Saturday, May 14, 2011, in her home. She enjoyed the last 11 years serving her guests at the Illinois Machine Shed. Her favorite things in life were her family, camping, fishing, gardening and cooking. Survived by her loving husband, Alan "Al" Dalton; sons, James (Celina) Zinke of Arizona and Chuck (Laura) Zinke of Dixon; stepsons, Jared (Denise) Zinke of Rock Falls and Eric (Paula) Zinke of Iowa; stepdaughters, Taylor and Kennedy Dalton of Rock Falls; siblings, Roger (Melissa) Van Drew of Chadwick, Bruce (Melody) Van Drew of Albany, Scott (Bonnie) Van Drew of Rapid City, S.D., and Paula (Russ) Widener of Tucson, Ariz. Predeceased by parents, Charles and Dorothy Van Drew. As Julie wished, foregoing any funeral or memorial service, her goodbyes were acknowledged at a benefit in celebration of her life at the Illinois Machine Shed. Arrangements made by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Rockford. Express condolences and share memories online at honquestfh.com.

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

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Kristi Lundine

May 17, 2011

I had the priviledge of meeting Julie at the Machine Shed from my clubs monthly meetings. She had such a kind spirit and knew just how to make people smile. I am sorry to hear of her passing and will keep with me all of the fond memories of her. She will be dearly missed.

Holly Houk

May 17, 2011

My club has a Monthly meeting at The Machine Shed and Julie was always our waitress. She made our meetings very special and so much fun! She truly was the reason that we loved going to The Machine Shed. She will be missed very much by all...she was a very special person

Cheri Eagleson

May 17, 2011

Julie was an absolutely precious person. She was so full of life. We knew her from the Machine Shed and we were also there at her benefit as well. I am so terribly sorry to read this news of Julie's passing.

To the family, please let us know if you need anything. We love you all.

Julie, you will be truly missed! Now you are no longer suffering and in peace.

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