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Michael Bugler Obituary
Michael J. Bugler, 68, of Rockford, passed away March 5, 2019, at his home.
He was born September 8, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary and Richard Bugler. Michael is survived by his mother and nine younger siblings: Rebecca (Dave) Valentine, Mark (Cindy Schmitt), James (Kristin), Donald, Daniel (Julia Melkers), John (Karin), Thomas (Beth), Timothy, Ann (Paul Jewell) and numerous nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 23, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with a celebration of Michael's life at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Natural Land Institute or the Friends of the Coronado. The family is deeply grateful to the many friends who helped Michael during his illness, particularly Ryan Weiland and Gary Carlson. To express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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March 23, 2019
I worked with Michael for many years and benefitted greatly from his wise observations, shrewd sense of humor, and well-honed talent. Thank you, Mikey, for being part of my life.
Love,
Mary Ann Presman
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