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Brad Dusing Obituary

BRAD E. DUSING, 61 LOVES PARK - Brad E. Dusing, 61, of Loves Park died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at home. Born Dec. 9, 1952, in Rockford, son of Harold D. and Mary Ann (Johnson) Dusing. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Lori Thorpe on April 28, 1979, in Rockford. Formerly owned and operated Sahara Tavern. Survivors include wife, Lori; son, Kyle (Ashley Collins) Dusing of Wilmington, N.C.; father, Harold Dusing of Spring Hill, Fla.; sister, Sandi McCollom of Spring Hill; mother-in-law, Lou Thorpe; brother-in-law, Todd (Wendie) Thorpe; sisters-in-law, Rhonda (Rob) Hamilton and Pam (Maurice) Handt-Hopkins; nieces and nephews, Luke, Bekka, Adam (Wendi), Rachel, Riley, Gabe, Emma, Christi (Al), Nicole (Greg) and Jenni; and the entire Sahara Family. Predeceased by his mother; and father-in-law, Cal Thorpe. Memorial service at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane. Visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2014.

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Linda Chabucos

March 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about Brad...I have known him and his family for more than 40 years...was relieved to see Sandi is here. Please accept my condolences Lori, and to your family, and I hope Sandi is doing well.

cookie Brewer

March 2, 2014

Sorry to hear about Brad Aubrey an I loved you guys

Gail Borrison

March 1, 2014

Brad will truly be missed by many. He was a good man and friend. He will live on in my heart forever.

March 1, 2014

Our most sincere condolences. Praying for the comfort of Jesus to be with you.

Lou Bertenshaw, Tom Reese

Gary and Laura Engesetter

March 1, 2014

Lori , So sorry to hear of Brads passing my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Floyd andLlaurie Gilligan

February 28, 2014

Lori and Kyle, we are so sorry for your loss. I beleive Brad is in a better place now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gilly and Laurie

Teresa Nelson

February 28, 2014

Lori & Kyle, my thoughts are with you. It sometimes seems so wrong to loose the ones you love so dearly. You both meant so much to Brad. You were his life. Time will teach you to both deal and heal with this. You know he and Rick have the jutebox rockin'

February 27, 2014

Sorry to hear about Brad he was a great man and is going to be miss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and Kyle, if you need anything please call us, we will always be there for you guys love you , Love You Stan and Kathy

Barbara Lucas

February 27, 2014

Lori I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let your wonderful memories of time together help you get through this difficult time. Rest in peace Brad.

Greg Thorpe

February 27, 2014

Lori and Kyle please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. Brad and I met when he was 18, many years ago. Saying goodbye to him last fall was difficult. You are in my thought and prayers. It is hard to lose a friend.

Mo Owens

February 26, 2014

Dear Lori and Kyle, I'm so sorry for your loss. Brad was a great man and my true Blues loving Brother. I'll always cherish the memories I have of him. May God bless you both, now and forever.

David Johnson

February 26, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Brads passing. The world will be a darker place without his smile.

Judi Collins

February 26, 2014

Lori & Kyle - sending my most sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family. It was so hard knowing that Brad suffered so much for so long. My heart goes out to you. May God be with him and may he finally rest in peace. He will be greatly missed.

Jim & Rhonda Hall

February 26, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared, comfort you and your family.

Kathy Morken

February 26, 2014

Lori & Kyle
May Brad be at PEACE now. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers
Van & Kathy Morken

Rod & Irene Jacobson

February 26, 2014

We are so sorry for the passing of a dear friend and your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had allot of fun together, from the dog track to singing at the star plaza hotel in Indiana together; we were quit good, love you all. :-(

teresa & matt fetters

February 26, 2014

so sorry for your loss- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family- brad will surely be missed

February 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy and may God watch over Brad and your entire family. We had some great times; and especially the debut we had singing at the Star Plaza hotel in Meriiville, Indiana. :-)

Nancy Gill

February 26, 2014

Lori and family, I'm so sorry for the passing of Brad, my thoughts are with you and your family. Nancy Gill

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