Raymond Grebas Sr.

RAYMOND EDWARD GREBAS SR., 76 SAY GOODNIGHT RAY ROCKFORD - Raymond Edward Grebas Sr., 76, of Rockford died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Alden Park Strathmoor, where he lived for the last year and a half, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born Aug. 31, 1934, in Shirland, son of Anthony and Margaret Grebas. He attended West High School and resided in Winnebago for many years. Served in the U.S. Army. Raymond retired from Ro-Pal Machining Inc., where he was a precision machinist. He was an accomplished gardener, proud of his Lithuanian heritage and a member of the Lithuanian Club. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna Orvis-Grebas; former spouse, Barbara Marin of Machesney Park; children, Robin (Larry) Hughes of Nevada, Laura (Dean) Pepol of Chicago, Pamela Ignacio of Rockford and Raymond Edward Grebas Jr. "RG" of Wisconsin; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 96-year-old aunt, Ann Goodoff; special nephew, George (Jerine) Stiff of Davis Junction; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; eight brothers and sisters; son-in-law, Dante Ignacio Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Private services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, Rockford is assisting the family. Memorials may be made in Raymond's name to The Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center, 675 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085.