John Capps Obituary

JOHN B. 'JACK' CAPPS, 77 FORRESTON - John B. "Jack" Capps, 77, of Forreston died Saturday, May 31, 2014, due to a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at his summer home in Merrimac, WI. He was born January 3, 1937, in Freeport, the son of Milton and Mildred (Bruce) Capps. He was employed by Barber Colman/Reed Chatwood in Rockford for 40 years before he retired. Jack enjoyed following his children and grandchildren's sporting, musical, and academic achievements. He loved taking them fishing and golfing and playing practical jokes on them. He was an avid NASCAR race fan and attended many races at Daytona and throughout the country. After retirement he took up golf and loved his winter home in Florida on the golf course. He traveled to all 50 states with his wife of 56 years, Romaine (Schoonhoven) Capps. Surviving are his wife, Romaine; son, Mark of Hartford, WI; 2 daughters, Jill (Norman) Folkerts of Union, IA and Kay Capps Cross of Spring Grove, MN. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Chase and Hunter Morgan, Madison, WI, Tiffiny (Jesse) Smith of Rockford, Garrett, Addison and Elliott Cross of Spring Grove, MN, Kaley Cross of Chicago, and Jonathon Capps of San Diego, CA; two step-grandchildren Joel (Jennifer) Folkerts and Brett Folkerts of Ames, IA; two great-grandchildren, Leiya and Gavin Smith; and four step-great-grandchildren, Kylie Smith, Ayden, Cael and Carson Folkerts' 2 nieces, Lynne (Erickson) Thiege and Tonya Erickson; and two nephews, Christopher (Flavia) and Matthew Erickson of Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nancy (Capps) Erickson, and nephew, William Erickson. Cremation rites were performed at his request. Memorial services will be held at United Methodist Church in Forreston on Tuesday June 10, at 11 a.m., with visitation prior to the service from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A memorial gathering will also be held at his Wisconsin home, 746 Lake Wisconsin Drive, Merrimac, WI, on Tuesday, June 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established according to Jack's wishes. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Capps

13 Entries

Will Weegens

June 9, 2014

Romaine we were sadden to see that Jack had passed. Will remembers him going to the Nascar race's in Florida, We sent a memorial for him but didn't know where to send it so sent it to the church and I'm sure they will get it to you.

June 9, 2014

Mrs Capps
I just happen to viewing the paper through the internet since I no longer live in state & came across this sad news. Thoughts and prayers to you all during these sad & difficult times and may you find comfort in the times to come.
Lisa Weegens Smith
(Vickie watry weegens daughter)
Ft Riley, KS

June 8, 2014

Romaine and family, we were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Janis Anderson

June 8, 2014

Dear Romaine,

You have my sincere sympathy. I was sorry to see in the Rockford paper that Jack had passed. Know that I am thinking of you and wish you peace.

Sincerely,
Paula Beebe Hayward
Class of '55

June 8, 2014

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF JACK from a CLASSMATE Shirley (Koning) Rife May he R I P,

Jack & Pam Wright

June 5, 2014

Romaine & Family.
So sorry for your loss
Jack was such a wonderful kind man.
We were Lucky to spend many winters in Florida together and have many fond memories.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Jane Zuber

June 5, 2014

Romaine & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss & hope that all your wonderful memories help you all through this.

Doug Thompson

June 4, 2014

Kay and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. It sounds like Jack knew how to enjoy the life that was given to him..

jeff freeze

June 4, 2014

I wish I knew what to say to you and your family to make this an easier time for all. John was a very nice man who didn't deserve this fate. Anyone who knew him became a better person for knowing him. Terri and I are here if you need anything. Sorry for your loss.

Val & Merle Clawson

June 4, 2014

Romaine and all: We have pleasant memories of Jack and his love of racing. We are especially glad we had a chance to visit with you in Wisc. last fall. Our prayers are with you.

Nancy Goodman

June 4, 2014

Jack was a good man and a member of our family. He loved Romaine and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He attended many of the family functions and enjoyed life. He will be truly missed.

Rory Wirtjes

June 4, 2014

Aunt Romaine, Becky and I are thinking of you and remembering ALL the great times. So many things remind me of Uncle Jack and they always will.

Laurell Scholz

June 4, 2014

Mark and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It sounds like he had a wonderful life and had many fun things he enjoyed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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