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Earl Null Obituary

EARL L. NULL, 79 ROCKFORD -Earl L. Null, 79, of Rockford passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family. Born May 1, 1933, in Bel-videre, son of Earl W. and Ethel (Baylor) Null. Married L. Joann Griffin on July 16, 1971. Retired member of IBEW Local 364 and also served as an instructor for the electrical industry. Electrical inspector for the city of Rockford and Winnebago County. Member of the Winnebago County Board 11th District from 1984 to 1996, Winnebago Board of Health and the Rock River Mental Health Association. Veteran of Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1962. Survivors include son, Curtis (Sara) Null of South Beloit; daughter, Sara (Charles) Gardner of Rockford; daughter from a previous marriage, Phyllis (Ed) Smerke of Rockford; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen (Brywn) Remily of Florida. Predeceased by parents; wife, Joann Griffin Null; brother, Robert Null; sister, Ilene Haas; sister, Mardele McElroy; and sister, Elizabeth Null. Service at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Sundberg Funeral Home Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., with interment in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.sundbergfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.

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Sue McDonald

January 5, 2013

I had the honor and pleasure of serving on the County Board with Earl. I'm sorry to learn of his passing. What a great man.

J. Svestka

January 4, 2013

wish I could gather the right words to make you and your family's pain less and offer you some comfort. I am so sorry for your loss.

God has called for a Precious Angel to be lifted up. May he send down His Angels of comfort to help your dear family and friends through their hardships and grief.

Mernack Family

January 4, 2013

Prayers are with the whole family. God bless.

Barbara Creger

January 3, 2013

You guys are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Beverly Crowell

January 3, 2013

With deepest sympathies....
Beverly (McGee) Crowell

ann akins

January 3, 2013

sorry for your loss. He and my husband Don Akins was on county board He was a great guy. Now he can be with Don again

Mike Diventi

January 3, 2013

My condolences to the family.
My God be with you in your time of need.

KID

January 2, 2013

I MISS YOU ALREADY DAD!!!! NOW YOU GET TO BE WITH MOM JUST LIKE YOU HAVE WANTED!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

January 2, 2013

Earl was a great leader.. I worked with him on several projects. He will be missed. Phil Priola las vegas nv...

Brenda Zehner

January 2, 2013

Sara and Family,
May God wrap his arms around you and give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Earl will be truly missed.

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