Donald-Brady-Obituary

Donald E. Brady

Rockford, Illinois

1927 - 2016 (Age 89)

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Donald E. Brady 1927—2016Donald E. Brady, 89, of Rockford, Illinois, passed from this world to his heavenly home Friday, September 2, 2016. Born on the only day of the year that issues a command, March 4th, in the year that the last Model T was built, 1927, in Rockford to Casper H. and Berniece...

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Ken Nelson
I would love to be in touch with you.
Your tribute to dad is beautiful.
Teresa Brady [email protected]

Teresa, So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. He was the most kind, generous, caring human being I have ever known. Loved to see him walk into the Maid-Rite every day!!!
Kathy Sitnek Hoff

So sorry to hear of Dons passing. I know my dad,(Virgil), and Don,will be in heaven with their Harleys and model A's. May you find peace in the years of memories.
Brad Peterson

Teresa, Joel and I are sorry to hear of the
death of your father. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Margaret is so sorry that she was unable to get to the funeral. She sends her prayers as well.


Don Brady was the ultimate newspaper man. A reporter. An editor. A publisher. A true wordsmith. He wrote the truth and spoke his mind. For many years he and his newspaper were the best friends and biggest supporters of union labor and fairness for workers. Who speaks for them now?

As a reporter and editor there were many who didn't like what Don wrote. Sometimes the truth hurts. I'm sure Don was threatened more than once because of what he wrote.

He learned his trade in the...

A remarkable man, Don Brady is known for unwavering generosity, humble dignity, and keen insight into the foibles of humanity, which are always the subject of news. An incredibly skillful wordsmith, he never wavered in his commitment to the dignity of the working man. He never ceased to champion the rights of the unborn child, even if it cost him revenue. Those who have worked with him at the Rockford Labor News, along with his "Mary Girl" at his side, know that He asked nothing but...