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Richard Van Natta Obituary

RICHARD A. VAN NATTA, 83 ROCKFORD - Richard A. Van Natta, 83, of Rockford, formerly of Amboy, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1929, in Amboy, the son of Robert and Flossie (Newhausen) Van Natta. He had worked as a utility inspector for NICOR for many years until his retirement in 1987. He married Mary E. Beck on June 18, 1953, in Rockford; she died Jan. 21, 1985. Survivors include children, Melodye Van Natta of Rockford, Steven (Linda) Van Natta of Humble, Texas, and Janet (Steven) Stuckey of Rockford; granddaughters, Stephanie and Samantha Stuckey; brother, Robert (Rae) Van Natta of San Antonio. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services at a later date, with burial of cremains in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. Arrangements by Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Condolences may be sent online at thejonesfh.com.

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Published by Midland Daily News from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2012.

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Forrest & Jeannette Nelson

February 20, 2012

To the Van Natta Family:
Dick was a special neighbor, Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family at this sad time.We have fond memories of our "Sauber family's"
The Forrest Nelson's of 1818.

Michele Gudbaur

February 18, 2012

To the Van Natta Family,

Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. Remembering days on the corner of Huffman and Sauber Avenues, living across the street from each other and playing with all the neighborhood kids. All the parents knew each other and we were free to be kids. May your memories bring you peace.

February 17, 2012

Dear Steve so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. I think of us being so young and only having to worry about school and having fun. Loosing parents was so far away and now that part of our life is here. how did we get to this time in our life so fast. I still have my mom and am so thankful. again I am so sorry for your loss. Debra Garshva(Geddes)

Kim & Jan Newhausen

February 17, 2012

Melodye, Steve & Janet,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We are in Florida for the winter and just happened to see your dad's obituary on line. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dee Jackson

February 16, 2012

Melodye, so sorry to hear about your father. I'm out of town now, but will get a hold of you when I return. My sympathies to you and your family.

February 16, 2012

May you all find peace and comfort from each other. Heather, RN (RMH- Cardiac/Telemetry)

February 16, 2012

Dear Melodye, Steve and Janet,
So sorry to hear about the the loss of you dad. He was a great neighbor
and friend.....and I know he kept an eye on mom after dad passed. I was always greatful for that. I would pass by the house sometimes and see him sitting in his chair in the driveway and I'd stop and chat. We shared some laughs. I'm sure he'll be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Gina(Parrovecchio)Hasenyager

February 16, 2012

To Melodye,Steve and Janet,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your
dad. He was a great neighbor and friend...especially after dad passed, I know he kept an eye on mom. I am greatful for that. I use to stop and talk with him when I sometimes drove by the house. We shared lots of laughs. Take care. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gina(Parrovecchio)Hasenyager

Lisa Osborn

February 16, 2012

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and cardiac rehab family member. Dick was an inspiration to us all. We are all blessed to have gotten a moment of his life shared with us. Dick you are missed but not forgotten. Lisa, Betty, Kathy, Mary, Ron, and the cardiac rehab family.

Clarice Cook

February 16, 2012

Melodye, Michael and I are so sorry to hear about your dad. We want you to know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers. You are in our thoughts and hearts. Clarice & Michael Cook

Kathy Wilhelms

February 16, 2012

May God bless you all at this time. Dick was a great person to work with and friend.

February 16, 2012

To Melodye, Steven and Janet, you have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was a good man and a good neighbor. He was especially kind to my Mom after my Dad died. I will always remember how nice he was the day we had to take my Mom from her home. I remember him as a hard worker and always quick to laugh. God Bless! Annette Parrovecchio-Jurgenson

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