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Mike Richardson Obituary

MIKE A. RICHARDSON SR., 52 IN LOVING MEMORY ROCKFORD - Mike A. Richardson Sr., 52, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in his home after a short illness. Born May 17, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Donald (Susie) Richardson and Janet (Dan) Rose. Married Patricia Boss on Aug. 17, 1974, in Rockford. Mike was a machinist employed by Acme Screw of Cherry Valley for about 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson and working on muscle cars. He will be remembered as one to always help others. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, and sons, Michael Jr. and Matthew "Ray," all of Rockford; a grandson, Makyle of Winnebago; brothers, Donnie, Patrick (Anne) and Jamie, and a special brother, Kyle; his parents; and his dogs, Otis, Bud and Cain. Predeceased by his grandparents; and a brother, Christopher. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all who helped Mike and the family during the past few months. Service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Sundberg Funeral Home Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., with Uncle Bob Hendershott officiating. Visitation at 1:30 p.m. to service time Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials in his name to the family. Online condolences can be made at sundbergfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19, 2008.

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Sharen Brooks

October 7, 2020

Thinking of you Pat!❤

Carri-Ann Johnson (Cook)

October 16, 2008

Mike,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jen Kneubuehl

October 15, 2008

Aunt Pat, Micheal, Matt, Makyle,
I know this is a difficult time for you all. Please know that Barry and I are here for you in any way that you need us. We will always hold a place in our hearts for Uncle Mike. We were blessed to have him in our lives and will miss him very much. We love you.

Jen, Barry, Jacob, Jenna, Bryan, Beth, Blaine and Caryssa

Karen Tate

October 15, 2008

To all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. He is no longer suffering. May GOD bring you through this. god Bless.

kyle boss

October 15, 2008

patty,michael,matthew and mykyle, just wanted to say i love you all,let me know if there is anything i can do for any of ya`s mike will be missed but never forgotten in my heart kyle

Angela Cypret

October 14, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of loss.

Sharen Brooks

October 14, 2008

Pat, Mike, Matthew,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am here if you need me.
God Speed.
Love, Sharen

Linda Hunt

October 13, 2008

Don, I am so sorry to hear about Mike, he was a great kid. Linda Hunt (formally Partain) Thinking of you

Makyle Richardson

October 13, 2008

i miss you Papa!! I love You! Don't be sad Grandma! Love, Makyle

Naugle

October 13, 2008

Thinking of you and your family. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Mike, Erica, Kaylee and Dylan Naugle

TOM & DOROTHY MERCER

October 13, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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