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Robert Canter Obituary

ROBERT 'WOODY' E. CANTER, 69 ROCKFORD - Robert "Woody" E. Canter, 69, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Born in Missouri to Robert L. and Mary Canter. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces. He married Mary Lorbinenko and shared 18 years together. Woody worked as a skilled mechanic for over 40 years at area car lots including Mike Wells, Earl Fisher, and Morgans. He also worked at Ipsen where he started the union. His newly born granddaughter, Mallory gave him much joy. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Tim (Kris) and Donnie Canter; stepchildren, Debbie, Mike and Tina; five grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, DJ and Dezara; brother, Joseph Doyle; sisters, Louise, Dicie and Susie. Predeceased by parents; stepfather, Donnie (Mary) Doyle; son, Harold; and brother-in-law/best friend, Jerry Fields. Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 8, at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service. To express condolences, visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2013.

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Tammy Book

April 20, 2013

I am sorrt to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to and your family.

Chaplain Richard Reuer

April 6, 2013

I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.

Palmer Phillips

April 6, 2013

My heart and prayers goes out to the Canter family. Mary, have strength, faith, and courage. May God bless you and your family.

Gabby

April 6, 2013

great guy and will be missed

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