John Gatchell Shedd

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John Shedd Obituary

JOHN GATCHELL SHEDD, 90 ROCKTON - John Gatchell Shedd, 90, of Rockton died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Highview in the Woodlands after a short illness. Born Dec. 14, 1918, in Rockford, the son of Ward and Alta (Gatchell) Shedd. Lifelong resident of Rockford before moving to Rockton. Married Josephine Gummow on Feb. 12, 1949, in Old Stone Church. John was a mechanical engineer for Barber-Colman for 22 years and for Gilman Engineering for 13 years. He also was a farmer for 53 years. Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. Member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ in Rockford. Member of Masonic Lodge 102 AFandAM; 41/4 Military Organization of Engineers, Winnebago County Farm Bureau having served on the board of directors; former Hononegah High School Board member. Former School Board member of Pleasant View Grade School. Graduated from Rockford High School, Class of '36, and was the senior class president. Graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. John enjoyed traveling internationally and in his motor home with his wife and family, taking photos. He enjoyed his years as a private pilot. He loved his family and friends. Survivors include wife, Josephine of Rockton; sons, John (Sloane) Shedd of Princeton, N.J., Mark (Rose) Shedd of Rockton; daughter, Gayle (Dale) Haab or Roscoe; son, Gary (Cheryl) Shedd of Rockton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Bill (Carol) Shedd of Fort Wayne, Ind. Predeceased by parents; and brother, Robert. Service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., with the Rev. Matthew Emery of Second Congregational Church officiating. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, with Masonic service at 8:45 p.m. Memorials may be given to the John G. Shedd Memorial Fund.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Shedd

14 Entries

Ron Countryman

December 10, 2009

Dear Mrs. Shedd and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your special family from my time at Pleasant View. I'll be praying for you.

Eve Leather RN

December 1, 2009

To The Shedd Family,

I wanted to extend my sympathy to you on the passing of a really great man. It was an honor for me to get to know him in the past 5 years, and found him to be an exceptional and inspiring person. He will be missed by so many.

Howard Bell

December 1, 2009

John was always a customer with whom I enjoyed visiting when he came to see me at First National Bank. He always shared interesting views on topics of the day, usually with a touch of humor which helped my day. He will be missed by many like me who relished his company. Howard Bell in Bonita Springs FL

Candy Warriner

November 30, 2009

To have raised you wonderful people says a lot about this man and his love. I hope your comfort will be that he will remain forever in the hearts and minds of all that knew and loved him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Gwen Stone

November 30, 2009

To the Shedd Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father and husband passing. I know from experience how hard it can be and hope that you can relive all the good times daily in your memories. I wish I could be there for the funeral. He was a wonderful man.

Patty Traverse

November 30, 2009

Gayle and Gary and Family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I read his obituary above, and it sounds like he had a great life.
Again, the best to all of your family. You will all be in my prayers.
God Bless
Patty Husen-Traverse

Thomas McKearn

November 30, 2009

I can only hope that the grief will find the way to gentle memories. Ninety years is a fantasticly long span, and to have spent more than a half century planting, growing and harvesting is a legacy few can claim. I wish I had known him, but am glad to have known his children.

Verma Bittrick

November 30, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 30, 2009

Dearest Shedd family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I have many fond memories of your Dad and the Hononegah Booster Club and the support he gave. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In His Love,
Polly (Carter) McCombs
Pinson, Alabama

Mark Braukhoff

November 30, 2009

Gary, Gayle, and Jo:

I'm sorry to hear of John's passing from this life. He will be missed, but we can take comfort in knowing that he's home now.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Kristi & Cordell Landenberger

November 29, 2009

We're sorry for your loss. May you find comfort when you reflect on the memories you have.

Gary & Mary Jo Jury

November 29, 2009

Dear Jo and Family -
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I know you and your family have found memories of John as Mary Jo and I do -of the wonderful times at the Wagon Wheel, and at the Island of years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely

Sue (Dallavo) Perry

November 29, 2009

I will always remember living across the road from your family and all the fun we had with all of you. I am especially grateful to John and Jo for the loving way they shared with my parents and my mother after my father passed. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

Gary Glaser

November 29, 2009

Very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good man who will be missed by all who knew him.

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