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Rockwell H. Rydeberg Sr., 61 DAVIS JUNCTION - Rockwell H. Rydeberg Sr., 61, of Davis Junction died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1948, in Rockford to Rockwell and Irene (Miller) Rydeberg. Married Linnea Stone on Aug. 20, 1971, in Roscoe. Rockwell was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a goofy sense of humor, loved the Chicago Bears and his dog, Ditka. He also enjoyed long drives in his beloved 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. Survivors include his wife, Linnea; son, Rockwell H. Rydeberg Jr.; daughters, Jennifer and Jessica Rydeberg; sisters, Connie (Don) Lowtharp and Mary (Denny) Taylor; and his beloved grandchildren, Tyler, Nicolas, Christopher, Scott, Alyssa and Morgan. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Delores; and nieces, Sherry and Debbie. The family would like to send a special thank-you to the nurses at the Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, with visitation from 5 p.m. to service time. To send condolences, visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2010.

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Linnea Rydeberg

October 18, 2024

I can´t believe it´s been 14 years since Heaven welcomed you home. We really miss you! I am making your favorite bacon and cheese things in remembrance of you. We still talk about you every day as if you were still here. Love, Linn

October 26, 2010

dear rydeberg family,
jess and jennifer. my heart goes out to you ..

very sorry for your loss .you are in our thoughts and prayers!
gail boudin

Dominic Sanchez

October 26, 2010

Jess n Jen and rest of family
sorry for your loss know that i am here for you all if you all need to talk you have my number
Dom

Rebecca Daniels

October 26, 2010

To the Rydeberg family, my heart goes out to you all. You have constantly been in my prayers. I know this is the end of the world right now but it will get better, I promise you that. Rocky is in a better place now, he is where we all strive to end up. He will be waiting there for all of you and will watch over you and send you much love and strength when you need it. He will always be there to listen. So will I. My deepest condolences and all my love

Rockwell Rydeberg Jr.

October 26, 2010

Goodbye Dad, I was always there for you as your caretaker, we argued alot and even laughed sometimes, and we both got along for the most part. and Dad the reason I didnt try more to better my life and move out is I didnt want you to be completely alone, your son Rocky Jr.

Christina

October 25, 2010

Jen and Jess, I am so sorry for your loss, you and your kids are both in my thoughts and prayers and wish I lived closer to be there for both of you...I have no words that will make things better...All you can do now is just be there for each other...

GAIL SCHIMP

October 25, 2010

I AM TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU LINNEA AND WITH YOU FAMILY

Tressie Nesemeier

October 24, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jennifer

October 24, 2010

Good Night Dad. I Love You.

October 24, 2010

I am so full of sorrow and pain. I really don't know how to express how much I will miss you! You were always there for me and our kids. I wish someone would wake me up from this horrible nightmare. Love eternally, Linn

Brian Lonidier

October 24, 2010

My thoughts are with you girls.

Jessica Rydeberg

October 24, 2010

Thank you for being my dad. You were the best dad I could have ever asked for. Thank you for raising me and making me the woman I am today. I love and miss you so much. I am so glad your pain is gone. You will forever be in my heart. I love you so much, Jessica

shirley statdfield

October 24, 2010

rest in peace butch. and watch over your family!! they are really hurting now. you were a great son-in-law and you loved your family and one of the best father's ever!!

October 24, 2010

My heart goes out to the family, I am sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with my uncle. Sending prayers to the family.

Christopher Hilkin

October 24, 2010

My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family in what must certainly be a very difficult time. God Bless.

Jennifer Rydeberg

October 24, 2010

The Lord must have needed someone selfless to help him take care of others. That is what you did best Dad. You ALWAYS put others above yourself. No one ever needed anything because you made sure that we were all taken care of. My heart aches because you are not here with me anymore, but I know that you are now eternally helping others. You have no more pain and are at your prime forever. I will be with you again someday. Until then you will live in my heart. I will think about you everyday. I Love You Dad.

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