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James Gough Obituary
James A. Gough, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, January 26, 2018, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after a nine -month battle with Lymphoma. James was born April 15, 1944, in Belvidere, IL; the son of Robert A. and Darlene M. Gough. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Viet-Nam, being honorably discharged in May 1968. He married Judith K. West on October 12, 1969, in Belvidere. James retired from Camcar after 27 years of service. He was raised in the Baptist church, enjoyed fishing, bowling; he even coached bowling and baseball, as well as being a member of the VFW. James was a true family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. James is loved and will be missed by his wife, Judith; children, Ivan (Kathy) Gough of Blue Mound, WI, Thomas Gough of Belvidere and Tiffany (Robert) Goslawski of Chicago; brothers and sisters, Dale (Arlene) Gough of Monroe, WI, Ray Gough of Oregon, Terry (Sherry) Gough of Broadhead, WI, Arlo (Mary) Gough of Mineral Point, WI, Bonnie Gough of Chicago, Dottie (Duane) Weiland of Janesville, WI, Sheila (Kevin) Workinger of Gratiot, WI; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. James is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Danny, Herman and Carl; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the funeral home, with Rev. Monty Fox of First United Methodist Church, Belvidere, IL, officiating. Burial at Highland Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. To light a candle or to share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com
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Norma and James Estep
January 21, 2025
Thinking about him fondly today. We do miss seeing him around.
George Poe
February 4, 2018
Many fine memories of working together & sympathies to family during this time.
Sandie Yates Poe
February 4, 2018
Jim; I have such good memories of our 12 years in class together as well as bus riding with Mr Hahn at the wheel. God bless your beautiful family with peace.
Deb Ellwanger
January 30, 2018
He was such a nice guy and hard worker! So sorry for the Gough family's loss
James & Norma Estep
January 30, 2018
Jim was a wonderful and thoughtful neighbor. He was always doing kind things for us and was always up for a good chat. We will miss him so very much.
Herman Stone
January 29, 2018
My condolences to James Gough family and friends.. R I P
Cathy Mauerman
January 29, 2018
Judy I am so very sorry for your loss,I am thinking of you and hoping that you are doing ok, I wish we would of kept in touch I really miss talking to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JoAnn and Al Fischer
January 29, 2018
Thank you for becoming a part of our lives .. rest in peace. The Fischer Family
January 28, 2018
Brother you were one of the best brother and I love you with all my heart it makes me sad with so many memories and all that you did for the family.
Kim Schamper
January 28, 2018
Prayers to you and your family Judy.
Amy Moss
January 28, 2018
My prayers are with your family . So sorry for the loss .
Carol Booker
January 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Praying for Tom and all your family.
Tiffany Goslawski
January 28, 2018
Love and miss u dad. Your daughter tiffany
Kyle Workinger
January 27, 2018
Prayers from the family of Kyle Workinger.
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