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Richard Cogswell Obituary

RICHARD 'COGS' E. COGSWELL ROCKFORD - Richard E. Cogswell, 77, of Rockford passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009, at home with his wife of 60 years, Joan, at his side. He is survived by Joan and children, Sharon (Rick) Masso, Diane (Mike) Brees, Frances Rogers, Richard (Melanie), Michael (Chris), David (special friend, Trina); numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son, Daniel; parents, Homer and Jennie Cogswell; and siblings, LaVerne and Luella. Per his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 31 to Apr. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

Brad Jones

April 4, 2009

Hi Dick, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your Father. We lost my Mother this week on the 31st and empathize with the grief you are feeling as well.
Condolences, Brad and Debbie Jones

Christie Bowers-Hayes

April 2, 2009

Aunt Joan,
While I was staying with you (when I was about 4) I used to sneak downstairs and Uncle Dick would let me watch movies with him...I used to curl up next to him while he sat in his recliner. Uncle Dick was always so good to me. My love and thoughts go out to the family.
Christie Hayes (Bowers)

Beverly Crowell

April 2, 2009

Joan, Sharon, Dize, Fran, Dick, Mike, & David.... What great memories you all must have to keep close to your hearts. Dize, Thanks for sending me the newspaper article..that is a good picture as it shows what beautiful blue eyes that Dick has. Keeping you all in my prayers... Love to all ......BEV

Trina Leschner

April 1, 2009

Pops!!! What a GREAT MAN!!! He always had a smile on his face and if you didn't he sure knew how to change that! I didn't know him for very long but got to know him rather quickly during this last few months. We just clicked. To my new family, I want you to know that it was a blessing for me to have the honor of taking care of "COGS" with his larger then life personality and all the love he showed Dave and I!! God does everything for a reason and there's sure a reason I had the great opportunity to meet Pops and the rest of the family. If ever you need anything I'm just a phone call away!! Much love to you all!!!

Vicki Sharp (Bowers)

April 1, 2009

Aunt Joan and everyone, I know it's been a long time but I just wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. My daughter Erika works at St. Annes and thought a great deal of him. What a small world. Love Vicki Sharp (Bowers)

Richard Cogswell

April 1, 2009

My Dad is a good Father, a good man. He taught us kids many things. Dad, All my life is a circle, from sunrise to sundown, Dad told us to live the dash, the little thing called life between birth and death. He wanted all of us to live life to its fullest. I love you Mom and Dad

Jack Puckett

March 31, 2009

Joan . Sorry to hear about Richard passing away.My prayers and thoughts are with you .I haven't seen you since Teds funeral but I always think about your family. You were all a great part of my life. Love. Jack Puckett.

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