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Lason K Monroe

November 2, 1942 — August 8, 2011

Lason Keith Monroe, 68, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 8 th , 2011 surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 2, 1942 to Elsie (Wheeless) and William Leonard Monroe. After graduating from East Leyden High School in 1960, Lason joined the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, Lason worked in quality control at Nelson Steel in Franklin Park. Lason enjoyed traveling many places which included travel on the Alaskan Highway.

Survivors include his mother, Elsie; brothers Ray Monroe of Rockford and Kenton (Jerrylynn) Monroe of Nebraska; nephews, Tim (Kim) Monroe, Jeff (Michelle) Monroe, Matthew Kyle (Andrea) Johnson; nieces, Jennifer Bushka and Susan Celek; great nieces, Riley, Madison and Ashley Monroe; great nephew, Christopher Monroe and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank caregiver Heather and VNA Hospice for their compassionate care.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Creekwood Baptist Church 7281 Olde Creek Rd. with Pastor Darren Loeppky officiating. Luncheon immediately following the service. Visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Creekwood Baptist Church. Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel 3910 N. Rockton Avenue. To extend online condolences visit www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com

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