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Richard Gleasman Obituary

RICHARD D. GLEASMAN, 68 LOVES PARK - Richard D. Gleasman, 68, of Loves Park died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the Loyalton, after a long illness. Survived by daughter, Kristen (Pieter) Gleasman Wilde of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; grandchildren, Max and Sydney; brother, John (Trudi) Gleasman of Belvidere; and niece, Morgan Gleasman; and significant other, Chris Swanson. Celebration of his life for family and friends at from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Sam's Ristorante, 6075 East Riverside Blvd., near North Mulford Road. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere. To express condolences online, please visit buckwheelerhyland.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 18 to May 19, 2011.

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May 19, 2011

My condolences to Dick's family and to Dick's dear friend Kris Swanson. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sincerely, MaryPat Didier (Rockford, IL)

Mary GORDON

May 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 19, 2011

John & Trudy I want you to know I am thinking about you and have you in my prayer (Dorothy Green)

Kimberly Orput

May 19, 2011

My father, Larry Summerfield, and Dick were such good friends that I was priveleged to have Dick as my godfather. Love and prayers to Kris and the rest of his family xo Kimberly

Teri Bryden Peak

May 18, 2011

My condolences to Dick's family and to Kris. I haven't seen Dick in quite a few years but have fond memories of him.

May 18, 2011

"Grease" has been a dear friend since growing up together in Rockford. So many fond memories! Our condolences to his family and to his dear friend Kris Swanson. Sincerely, Patti & Larry Summerfield (Appleton,WI & Naples, FL)

May 18, 2011

I knew Dick, years ago, as he was part of "my group" in high school. He hung around of a band of boys, who called themselves "The Strollers." As a group, they were full of life and often hilarious.He wil always be a bright and fond memory for me and I am sure, for all who knew him.

My thoughts are with his family at this time. Sally Wortman, Fort Myers, FL

Bill & Mary Stapleford

May 18, 2011

John, Trudi & Morgan: Our condolences on the loss of John's brother.

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