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RICHARD A. ESMOND, 54 MACHESNEY PARK - Richard A. Esmond, 54, of Machesney Park, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born June 4, 1954, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Janet (McEachran) Esmond. Married Cindy Podgorski on Jan. 16, 2008, in Rockford. Employed by Anderson Dodge. Survivors include wife, Cindy; children, Jason Esmond, Megan (Josh) Covert and Lucas Esmond; stepsons, Tyler, Cody, Brett and Gage Erickson; mother, Janet Esmond-Major; sister, Lee (Jerry) Fuller; nephew, Zach Krepfle; and special friend, Ron Hinkle. Predeceased by father; and infant son, Travis. Service at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Greg Carlson will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2008.

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Andy & Sharron Hart

October 8, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Diane Kordich

October 5, 2008

To Lucas and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My daughter Amanda and Lucas had been friends for a long time. I pray that he was a Christian and is up in Heaven with Amanda. I know how hard it is to lose a love one. May God give you the peace and comfort that you need in this time. Just remember that he is no longer suffering but in a perfect heavenly body.

Toni Bennehoff (Latino)

October 4, 2008

Cindy,
I saw your brother Rick and he told me that your husband passed away. My mother and I are very sorry to hear about your loss and send our condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Lisa Carlson

October 4, 2008

Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I am thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.

Megan Dougherty

October 4, 2008

To Jason and the Esmond family, I am deeply sorry. May you find peace in the memories you have shared.

Lisa Earhart

October 4, 2008

Cindy, I was sorry to hear about Rick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the kids.

Jessica Dishman (Burdick)

October 3, 2008

Jason, Megan, and Lucas. I am so sorry for your loss... My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Leslie Powers

October 3, 2008

Cindy, sorry to hear about your loss.
We are all thinking about you!!!!

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Jeff & Alyssa Seivert

October 2, 2008

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Rick was always a great guy and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Seiverts
Jeff & Alyssa

MAGGIE YATES

October 2, 2008

SO SORRY TO READ OF RICK'S PASSING. HE WAS ALSO SO NICE TO MY FAMILY.

Rhonda Hoppe

October 2, 2008

Cindy,
Sorry to hear about Rick. I can not even image what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon King

October 2, 2008

We are really saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

The King Family
Ray, Sharon, Eric & Abby

TIM UMENHOFER

October 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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