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Stanley Lawson Obituary

Stanley A. Lawson, 87 ROCKFORD - Stanley A. Lawson, 87, of Rockford died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, in Bickford House. Born Nov. 30, 1922, in Rockford, the son of Stanley A. and Mildred W. (Hanchette) Lawson Sr. Graduate of Rockford East High School, Class of 1942. He married Janet Brain on Sept. 15, 1951, in Rockford. Attended Northern Illinois University. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 through 1946. Founder and past owner of Lawson Art Shop in Rockford. Member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ, Tebala Temple, Star in East Lodge 166 and Freeport Consistory. He is survived by daughter, Linda (Charles) Schiller of Alamo, Calif.; grandchildren, Whitney and Logan Schiller and Stuart Lawson; sister, Bonnie Minard of Barrington; and his faithful cat, Peaches. Predeceased by wife, Janet; and son, Steve. With sincere gratitude to Connie Phillip for always being there for Dad. A special thank-you to everyone at Bickford House who made Dad's life easier and happier this past year, and to OSF Hospice. Private service. Memorials to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Parkinson's Neurological Center, 5658 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61107. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. To send a condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2010.

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Tom Rothwell

November 3, 2010

Linda--

You may not remember me, but I lived next door to your Mom and Dad on Castlehill Dr. Your folks were wonderful neighbors and were always very kind to my children--
I can still picture your Dad taking his Sunday rides on his motorcycle--
My Daughter still lives in Rockford and She just told me about Stan--
I don't even know if you will be able to read this, but I just wanted to reach out and say how sorry I am for your loss--Your parents were both very wonderful people and it was a privledge to know them--

Logan Schiller

October 22, 2010

Hi Opa, I just wanted to say that I love you and I miss you. I wish I could be there for your funeral services but school has prevented me from doing so, I hope you understand. It is going to be hard without you here, but the memories will last forever. I will never forget how you used to find me a turtle every time you would come visit. I will never forget riding in the back of the station wagon and I will never forget your beautiful collection of Buicks.Tomorrow during your service I will have a strawberry malt in memory of my Opa, even if it is not from Beef-a-Roo. I will never forget you, much love. Rest in Peace.

Logan Schiller

October 22, 2010

Hi Opa, I just wanted to say that I love you and I miss you. I wish I could be there for your funeral services but school has prevented me from doing so, I hope you understand. It is going to be hard without you here, but the memories will last forever. I will never forget how you used to find me a turtle every time you would come visit. I will never forget riding in the back of the station wagon and I will never forget your beautiful collection of Buicks.Tomorrow during your service I will have a strawberry malt in memory of my Opa, even if it is not from Beef-a-Roo. I will never forget you, much love. Rest in Peace.

-Logan

Linda L Johnson

October 17, 2010

Hello Linda! I'm sorry to see your father has passed away. He was a very special person and you have been a very special daughter in the ways you were there for him the past years when he needed you so much! God bless you and your family during this time. My love and prayers to you! Linda Johnson (formerly Associated Investments)

Jean Mincemoyer Alfredson

October 17, 2010

Hi Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I enjoyed the occasional visits I had with him before he closed the shop. It would bring back many happy memories of our fun times together. May God bring you peace and comfort during this time.

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