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James Granskog Obituary

JAMES CHARLES GRANSKOG, 73 ROCKFORD - James Charles Granskog, 73, of Rockford died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1938, in Geneva, son to Roy E. and Beatrice (McIntosh) Granskog. Married Sandra J. Brouk on June 11, 1960, in Chicago. He was employed by Continental Insurance Company, Celina Insurance Company and Rock Valley Insurance as an independent insurance agent. Member of First Evangelical Free Church. Survived by wife, Sandra; son, Jeffery C. (Michelle) Granskog; daughter, Deborah A. (Jeffrey) Haag; brother, Alan Granskog; grandchildren, Kyle A. Granskog, Lauren C. Granskog, Allyson M. Haag and Emilee K. Haag; sister-in-law, Carol J. Brouk. Predeceased by parents. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, with Pastor Chuck Rife officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the church. Private burial. Arrangements completed by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road. To express condolences and share memories online, please visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2012.

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Emilee Haag

February 5, 2012

I'll miss you grandpa! Do you remember the balloon game we used to play? Love, Emilee

Ron Johnson

January 27, 2012

Sandy, Debbie and Jeff. My condolences to you. I have many super memories of time with Jim. I am thankful that he knew the Lord.

January 24, 2012

"We were sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandra. It was a privilege to know both of you through First Free." Myron & Sharon Anderson ( Yuma, AZ)

Phyllis Francis

January 23, 2012

Sorry for your loss. James was a very sweet person. Think you for letting us take care of him .We miss him very much.

Kelly Dallman

January 23, 2012

Sandy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am honored to have gotten the chance to know Jim. He was one of the most positive and friendly individuals I have ever known. He was my fellow Bear's fan and I adored him so much.

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