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ALLEN R. BLACK, 77 ROCKTON - Allen R. Black, 77, of Rockton died Mon-day, July, 28, 2008, after a short illness. Born Dec. 23, 1930, in Rockton, the son of Raymond R. and Florence (Wise) Black. Married to the former Hazel E. Garner in Manchester Free Church on Feb. 27, 1955. Employed as lifelong farmer. Veteran of Korean conflict, serving the U.S. Army as a medic. Loved hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. Member of Top of the State Snowmobile Club and Winnebago County Farm Bureau. Allen played the drums for the Black Family Band in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. He enjoyed playing Polka music. Survivors include wife, Hazel of Rockton; daughters, Gwendolyn (Buddy) Stone of Orlando, Fla., and Sandra (Tom) Franke of Chatham; sons, William R. (Tina) Black and Michael A. (Ann) Black, both of Rockton; grandchildren, Kaylyn, Jill, Scott, Kim, Savanna, Wesley and Holly; brother, Russell Black of Las Vegas; loving dog, Toby; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents. Graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in Rockton Township Cemetery, with the Rev. Roland Harkleroad, pastor of Owen Center United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton. Memorials have been established with Rockton Rescue Squad. Visit mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.
Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 30 to Aug. 5, 2008.

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Doug Bainbridge

August 1, 2008

Hazel, Gwen, Sandy, Bill, and Mike: I'm sorry to hear about Allen. My deepest condolences.

August 1, 2008

Hazel and family

So sorry to hear about Allen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phyllis and Gary Schultz

Sandy Fuller

July 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joan Hall

July 30, 2008

Hazel I’m so sorry to hear about Allen’s passing. My heart breaks for you all. Know that you are in my prayers. I believe that Allen is in a much better place now. It is those of us who loved him that are left behind suffering, and hopefully the sorrow will lesson with each passing day. If there is ever anything I can do you help you out, just call. My the good Lord set his angels in charge over you and all your family, and give you the peace that passes all understanding.

Joan and Jim Hall

Jim & Earlene Bonavia

July 30, 2008

You all have our sympathy. Allen will be missed by many people. Remember the good times.

Jill Askvig(Pearce)

July 30, 2008

Hazel, I don't know if you remember me. I am Richards daughter. I am so sorry to hear about Allen. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Joanne Higgins Martin

July 30, 2008

Dear Hazel and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Allen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John, Missey and Patrick McGonigal

July 30, 2008

The Rockton community and the snowmobile community have lost a very good friend. Allen will always be remember by all who knew him. Our deepest sympothy goes out to the entire Black family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Mueller

July 30, 2008

So many memories and all of them good!! All the fun our families had together....lots of stories to share with my child in the future. Allen's presence will always remain in each of our own hearts!!! I will never forget all you did for us...NEVER!!! Thanks for the memories!!

Margie (Kindell) Pinkston

July 30, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Verna Bittrick

July 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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