H. Joseph Webster

H. JOSEPH WEBSTER, 82, Rockford, died at 6:01 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital. Born April 7, 1925 in Plankinton, SD, son of Vernon and Margaret Donegan Webster. Lived most of his life in Rockford. Married Patricia Siex Wendt in Las Vegas on January 14, 1975. He was a driver for Knox Motor Service for over 30 years, retiring in 1977. Long time member of Teamsters Local No.325 and a member of their Retirees Club. Veteran of U.S. Marine Corps having been a recipient of the Purple Heart. Member of Calvary Lutheran Church. Also member of VFW Post 1596 and a Life Member of Disabled American Veterans. Former member of Road Runners Club. Joe was a quiet, honest and fair man. He was a good friend to many and was a great, loving family man. Survivors include his wife, Pat; son, Joseph V. (Pam) Webster, Rockford; daughters, Janice (Dale) Manuel, Roscoe, Susan Stephenson and Jennifer (Gary) Peterson, step-daughter, Beverly Mae McGregor, all of Rockford. Also survived by his grandchildren, Jill, Bret, Jason, Kirsten, Bethany, Joey, Zachary, Greg, Nick, Tesha, Felicia and Tana; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a niece and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Florence Reeverts, Lorraine House and Lucille Alberts; brother, Donald Webster; step-daughter, Diana Westemeier and step-great grandson, Christopher Cash. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Dr. Charles Olson, Calvary Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial in New Milford Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 1715 9th St., Rockford, IL. 61104. Condolences may be made to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh@ww.com.