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I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, he will surely be missed. May God comfort you and guide you through this time of sorrow.
M Smith
March 26, 2013


Rockford, Illinois
JOHN E. BENGTSON, 86 ROCKFORD - John E. Bengtson, 86, Rockford, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013. He was born in Rockford on August 16, 1926: the son of Iver and Ellen (Johnson) Bengtson. John attended East High School and graduated in 1944. He married Dorothy Dennick on March 18, 1949, she...
Read MoreI am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, he will surely be missed. May God comfort you and guide you through this time of sorrow.
M Smith
March 26, 2013
Captain Bengtson was my first officer when I started on Engine #2. This was before we had compressed oxygen and we entered burning structures with pulled up boots and no hoods. He was a good man and a good Firefighter. My sincere sympathy to the family and friends.
Erin Winter
March 24, 2013 | Apple River, IL

The memories of John so helpful with taxes and future possibilities. Smiles and jokes, to ease the limits of my taxing knowledge. May John rest in peace. My sympathy to all of his family.
Darlene Davis
March 24, 2013 | Rockford, IL
Bengston family, im so sorry for the loss of a wonderful sweet loving father, grandfather, uncle. I had always a special place in my heart for him as one of his favorite caregivers. He was always good for advice, a good laugh, and he would always try to offer me chocolates too. It was a pleasure to know such a wonderful loving guy. Family you will be in my prayers, and may God bless you all. Again sorry your loss he will always be in my heart and memory as to loving my passion in the nursing...
Ann Steward
March 24, 2013 | Rockford, IL