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WILLIAM J. 'BILL' STENBERG, 83 ROCKFORD - William J. "Bill" Stenberg, 83, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Rosewood Care Center. Born May 9, 1928, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Verna (Janssen) Stenberg. He was an Army veteran. Bill married Janet Milligan on Sept. 14, 1974, in Rockford. He was vice president of operations for John S. Barnes, and after his retirement ran a successful consulting business. Bill was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Rob and Paul; sister, Sandra (Bill) Schmeltzer of Rockford; brother, Jim (Katy) Stenberg of Belvidere; nieces and nephews, Bonnie (Mike) Smith, Steve (Peggy) Bogren, Kim (Jack) Vowell, Brent Stenberg and Mark (Heidi) Stenberg; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his parents; and sister, Jacquie Bogren. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from 4 p.m. to time of service; the Rev. Dr. Loren Nielsen will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Melanoma Foundation, 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 300, La Jolla, CA 92037. To share condolences online, visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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May 16, 2011

Dear Rob,
Know that we are thinking of you & keeping you in our prayers!
Mindy (Best Receptionist Ever)

May 16, 2011

Dear Jan.
Art & I were so sad to hear about Bill's passing.We were thinking about all the fun times we had together(like the drum incedent)that one we will always laugh about.I had the chance to talk to Bill at walgreens this past winter.I'm so glad I got to see & talk to him.I know you have alot of great memories. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Art & Peggy Smith

Denise Ackerman

May 15, 2011

Dear Jan, So sorry to hear of Bills passing. You will be in our prayers. I remember the good times at Bank one first floor Mulford. Take care

Denise Ackerman and daughters Tiffany and Jessica

May 15, 2011

Dear Stenberg Family,
Bill Stenberg was stationed with my brother Bill Dolan during their army days. They were good friends, and I met Bill Stenberg when I drove with my parents to drop off a car to my brother Bill. I was in the car with my brother and Bill during a drive through the Smoky Mountains and your Bill Stenberg told a joke about a rarey bird that lasted all the way through the mountain drive. He did it well, with a certain style and flourish! I'm sure he continued his charming and wonderful ways throughout his life. Certainly the telling of the joke has made me remember him for these many years!

Sally Dolan Goodwill

May 15, 2011

Jan, Sandy and all your family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You have a lot of great memories to hold onto. Joan & Ben Lawhorn.

Paul/Doris Sackley

May 14, 2011

Our deepest condolences to Janet and the rest of the family. May happy memories fill your hearts and help you through this difficult time.

May 14, 2011

Dear Robbie,

Your dad was a very special person, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You and your mom have to stay strong, and help each other get through this difficult time together. You are a great friend of our family, and we are all here for you.
Love Mark and Lynda Strachan

May 14, 2011

Dear Janet
I hope you are doing well. Bill was a good neighbor. Phil Priola las vegas nv.

May 14, 2011

Dear Robbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We will always cherish the fun times with your dad over the years at the lake. May the memories of your dad and the love of family and friends bring you comfort. Your dad loved you more than words can say. Please know that we are here for you and love you very much!!!
Jim, Julie, Mike, Marissa, & Marshall Kirchner

Daryl Hayes

May 14, 2011

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

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