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1947
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2020
Donald Ebert Obituary
Born on 9-11 in Rockford and left us on the Fourth of July. Don carried this energy as the MC of the party and the performer on stage, he loved bringing joy to everyone. He was a kind-hearted optimist who loved music, art and entertaining. He played in the Rockford Phantom Regiment and the band Alpha & Omega.
Son of Ernest Ebert and Florence Giardini, brother to sister Barbara. Don was a loyal and caring husband to Sherry and father to step-son Brian Peterson. He found a second partner in life with Barbara Schwartz (Houghton) whom he lived with in Arizona until his passing.
He was a loving Grandpa to Nicholas and Nathan Peterson, and was "Papa Don" to Nina. We remember him by his gentle soul and the ease with which he embraced life. We will miss you Don and the party will never be the same without you.
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Serena Shores Partch
September 7, 2025
Barbara Schwartz & All of Don´s family.
I am so sorry for your loss of Don.
As a Summerdale grade school classmate of Don´s older sister Barbara, I recall invitations to play at the Ebert home on Grant Avenue in Rockford, IL when Don would join in the fun. These playtimes were in the mid 1950´s.
Since Barbara was a polio survivor who walked assisted by crutches, Don & I would be down on the carpet eye level w/ Barbara while we played games together. We three would laugh a lot. Even today I can picture Don´s face & his smile...much like his Mother´s. Though so long ago, I recall Don being good to his sister Barbara & she gladly included Don during my visits.
Their Mother did not favor Barbara over Don. Mrs. Ebert was fun & loving to both children. She had a beautiful face, especially when she smiled which was often.
May our Lord continue to give you strength without Don on earth.
Blessings,
Serena Shores Partch
4511 Schooner Drive
Anacortes, WA 98221
Kathy Sturm McCullough
July 13, 2020
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. My parents were neighbors on Edgewood Hills Drive...they really liked Don!!! My dad..Jay Sturm just told me the sad news....We are very sorry and our thoughts are with his loved ones...
TIM IVES
July 12, 2020
Worked with Don throughout the last 40 years, many memories come to mind. Shocked and sorry to see him gone.
Bernice Wudrick
July 11, 2020
We were shocked and sad to hear about the sudden passing of Don. Our Sincere Sympathy to you Barb. Lyle and Bernice Wudrick
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Penny Leptick
July 11, 2020
Don was a wonderful friend and former neighbor - a true privilege to know him and Barb. Deepest sympathy to Barb and Hershey, from Ted and Penny, Jean and Ed Posyniak (Canada)
Tom Watson
July 11, 2020
Never thought I would hear the words Alpha and Omega again. We listened to them on a regular basis at the Plantation on Kilburn Ave, owned by Bob Garnhart. I still have their album they produced which I thought was equivalent to the group Chicago. Don will be a loss to the music family at large. Certainly brought back some wonderful memories of what music should be. May God Bless.
John Leggero
July 11, 2020
We met in 1971 at the Coachman Inn ... Alpha & Omega Rocked the place ..... Rest in Peace Don
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