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for William Doll
December 1, 2010
AUDREY AND DANNO BILL WAS A VERY NICE MAN HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A NICE THING TO SAY I AM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED OUR CONDOLENCES STEVE AND MARY LOU CACCIATORE
November 22, 2010
Audrey, Joe has added another friend in heaven. Bill & and his music will be sadely missed. Joe was insistant about giving Bill his clarinet tie. hope he enjoyed it. Joyce Adam
Valeri DeCastris and Dave Beccue
November 20, 2010
As the Doll family knows, we share your shock at these sudden, tragic turn of events. Something told us, though, that something could have been wrong when Bill asked David to help him pack up his gear after the Val Aires played at the Stockholm Inn in October. We always went to help Valeri's Dad, Val Eddy pack up, but slim, seemingly tireless Bill always packed his instruments himself. Not this time though, and now it makes sense. Not only do we know Bill from playing various gigs with Dad, including the Stockholm Inn monthly gig, but also because our whole family took Yoga from Audrey in the 1970s. They are a special family. The Mardi Gras gigs will never be the same without Bill and our cousin Frank Guzzardo. How we enjoyed the P.A. Peterson Mardi Gras party last year. This is so eerie because we thought we'd always see Bill, with his great ties and red clarinet. And Audrey, looking like a 30-something little "doll" as usual, in the audience or on the dance floor. Dad says not many musicians know the older tunes anymore....who will sing "Hello Dolly" for us now? This just can't be....we weren't at all prepared for this. Bill was just a gentle, quiet man and a great performer. We will miss Audrey at the Stockholm Inn gigs and hope that she comes back sometime. We were glad to be able to make the funeral and our condolences certainly continue to go out to Audrey and their children. We are so happy that we could do something for Bill in nominating him for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMIs). He certainly deserved it. Audrey has also given so much to people, with her knowledge of health and positive attitude. Valeri cherishes the long letter that Audrey wrote her to encourage her to teach Yoga at Southern Illinois University many years ago. She is a legend of her own. We often wondered how Bill kept up with her! A lovely family, and a great gentleman...it won't seem to the same in Val's band now, but the music, we guess, must play on. Godspeed Bill and God Bless You!
Joyce & Marci Raiber
November 20, 2010
Audrey and Family,
Our sincere condolences and continued prayers for all of you. We know that you will be filled with so many good memories. Peace.
November 20, 2010
November 20,2010
My deepest sympathy to Audrey and family.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Roberta Mason
Rockton, Illinois
courtney Benford
November 19, 2010
Doll family,
William will be greatly missed. He always knew how to put a smile on our faces and warmed our hearts. He was a very sweet man. We are very sorry for your loss.
The East state PNC team
Sherry & Pat Monahan
November 19, 2010
Audry & Family,
Although we had only known Bill from his Thursday nights at Fibs, it was very easy to see early on he was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by everybody he touched.
Jim & Diane Goetz
November 19, 2010
To the Doll Family, We wish to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, and Father.
God Bless
Jim and Diane Goetz
Lynn Nygren
November 19, 2010
Audrey and family,
We enjoyed the music so much at fibs. Bill was such a gentleman and you made my granddaughter, Cassandra, feel so special. My condolences to all of you.
Matt Spinello
November 19, 2010
Audrey. . . . I'm saddened for the loss and more so that health issues prevent me from attending Bill's services today. We spent many years together celebrating our love of great music from hundreds of bandstands. It has been more than a pleasure to work with a true professional which created a great friendship. He was tops in his fields and definitely "one of the good guys" as applauded by the masses!
Debe
November 19, 2010
To the Doll family....I worked with Bill at Sunstrand in the 70's and he was a wonderful boss to work for! I am sorry for your loss.
Jerald (Jerry) Martin
November 19, 2010
Dear Audry
I was saddened the see that Bill passed, I had the privilage of dancing to Carl and Bill's music many times at the Follies and at Mendleson Club.
He will be missed by Rockford and myself.
November 18, 2010
Dear Audrey, Carl and I want you to know that you and your family are in our Prayers. We have thought so much of Bill and You down through the years and certainly the many, many beautiful, magical moments that Carl and Bill made playing together will always be in our memories. I was fortunate enough to have Bill play at a my 50th Birthday Party last year. He will truly be missed in this Community.
Dianna Cole
priscilla linginfelter
November 18, 2010
audrey & family
my deepest symapthy in the passing of wonderful husband & father. you will be in my prayers in the coming days.
Mick Roberts
November 18, 2010
To the Doll Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Bill at Sundstrand back in the late 60's and early 70's. He was always great professional. I never heard him speak an unkind word to anyone nor anyone toward him. We would all do well to follow his example.
November 18, 2010
Audrey, Bill has been my friend "father" for these past twenty five plus years I am sad that We didn't have more time together and I am sad for your family loss. Barbershop I know will never be the same. My Deepest sympathy. Doug Phillips
November 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was the best neighbor ever....I know my dad, Dean, and Mariann always had wonderful things to say about your whole family. We'll always have fond memories of Bill outdoors keeping up the lawn and garden. Take care,
Anne (Vogeler) Sicher, Madison, WI
Marjorie Bengston
November 18, 2010
Merle and I send our deepest sympathy to the Doll family at this sad time.
November 18, 2010
Audrey & family.
Our deepest sympathy on Bill's passing. I was very surprised to hear and read it. My family have so many good memories of Bill and his music and all the times our father played with him (John Porrazzo)
God Bless you all,
Sincerely,
Betty Ann (Porrazzo) Manalli
Cathy (Porrazzo) Johnson
November 18, 2010
Audrey - I was saddened to hear of the loss of Bill. He was a good and faithful man and I'm sure anyone who met him liked him immediately. I am sure he will be missed by many but by none more than you. Please know you are in my prayers. Msgr. Tom
Paul/Doris Sackley
November 17, 2010
We enjoyed meeting Bill and Audrey at various Cotillion dances. Bill's music was always very enjoyable and he will be missed by so many people. We are so sorry for your loss.
linda wold
November 17, 2010
Audrey and family, So sorry to hear of Bill's death. What a loss to you and his many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Love, Linda and Paul Wold
John Russell
November 17, 2010
We will certainly miss Bill and his great music. He often would call me up at home and thank me for playing his CD's on my radio shows. Bill kept the good songs playing with his many talents.
Deb Rogers
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Audrey. Bill's spirit and music will be missed.
Mo Ostergard
November 17, 2010
Marlene and I only knew Bill from the monthly dance in Beloit. He was a gentleman. Always well dressed, and a class act.
Valerie Hoglund
November 17, 2010
Cathy, all the 85 E-Rabs are thinking of you and sending hugs to you. We love you and are here for you. ~ Love, Val Hoglund
November 17, 2010
Thanks for the memories Bill. Heaven will be a joyful place with you in the choir.
Diane Bollman
Loyal Rockford Fan
Tim Austin
November 17, 2010
Bill was the consummate professional. I had the opportunity to play drums several times with Bill. It was not only a pleasure, but an honor. I will miss his red clarinet, his barbershop singing, but most of all, I will miss Bill.
Marlene Saelens
November 17, 2010
I want to send my condolences to Audrey and family. I'll miss his presence at the monthly Beloit dance.
Adam Livingston
November 17, 2010
Bill was a great man. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. May God bless his family.......
Mark Mayberry
November 17, 2010
Bill and Audrey Doll were my Mom and Step-Dad's neighbors for many, many years. I went over to borrow jumper cables this fall, and Bill was in the kitchen, cooking brunch for his family. He always took time to visit, and it was always wonderful to spend time with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doll family.
Chip Messiner
November 17, 2010
Bill was a wonderful man, friend and musician. He was a joy to be around. He will be missed.
Gary Guzzardo
November 17, 2010
To the Doll Family.I was very Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill ,The Rockford community has lost another fine musician.Bill will be Truly missed.
Denise Gorski
November 17, 2010
What a loss to the music community and especially to Barbershop music. He was always there to start a tag.
On behalf of River City Sound, Sweet Adelines, we share in your loss but also hold wonderful memories of Bill.
Deanna Neuberg & Martha Brogren
November 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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