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Howard Pohl Obituary
Survived by his sons, Steve (Lisa) Pohl of Rockford and Jeff (Angie) Pohl of Surprise, AZ; grandchildren, Michael (Jamie) Pohl, Michelle (Chee Wai Cheong) Guilfoil, Melissa (Cheryl Wroblewski) Pohl, Logan & Addisyn Pohl, Shawn Henry, Sara (Derek) Schmidt, and Kris Lavigne; great-grandchildren, Alex, Gretchen, Audrey & Sebastian Pohl, Erin (Brian Hosner) Guilfoil, Tessa & Reed Schmidt and Braelynn & Uriah Henry; great-great- granddaughter, Olivia Hosner; and nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by his parents; and sister, Doris Minett.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Willwood Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.olsonfh.com
1001 Second Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
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