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David Unger Obituary

DAVID UNGER, 53 ROCKFORD - David Unger, 53, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, Wednesday, December 17, 2014, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 12, 1961, in Mississippi; the son of Robert Sr. and Mamie Unger. David graduated from McAdams High School. David lived in Rockford since 1981. He was employed many years by Myco. David enjoyed spending time with family and friends and his two little dogs, Louie and Remy. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, Green Bay Packers and a good cold can of Old Style. David is survived by his beloved of 18 years, Shari; son, Eric; daughter, Jessica; granddaughters, De'Myijah and Ja'Niyah; stepdaughter, Crystal and her daughter, Bella; brothers, Rufus (Rose) and Ricky; sisters, Pearl, Bessie Betty Jean and Ann; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brother and brother-in-law. Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon. until the time of service.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2014.

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Angela Moffitt

December 29, 2014

Sending my condolences may you find comfort in the LORD

David and Ann Hutsell

December 27, 2014

My husband and I both worked at Myco with David,he was a polite and quite man.We also saw him occasionally here and there after he left Myco. I actually saw him about a month ago at Stop n shop and talked for a little while. Had no idea he was sick. We will miss him. So sorry for you loss.

Alisha Swain

December 27, 2014

You will truly be missed ....RIP no more pain!!!

Tadreana Holliman

December 26, 2014

Sending Condolences & prayers to the family.For no words can express the way you are feeling right now.Just know I'm here for you all & may god comfort your heart in this difficult time.I'm sorry I'm not able to be there with you all for David's home going but I will be there in spirit. Rip David

Maggie Jean Fleming

December 26, 2014

Sorry about your loss. Going to miss my cousin. "BUT EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL."BE BLESSED. .

Jacqueline Kidd

December 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. David always put a smile on my face whenever I seen him, from the first time we met until the last time we seen each other over this summer, you'll truly be missed.

Lewis Craig

December 25, 2014

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