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In Loving Memory
John K. Oehlberg
5/8/1955 -
3/5/2010
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John K. “J.O.” Oehlberg, 54, Cherry Valley, died at 12:12 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 8, 1955 in Chicago, son of John J. and Barbara M. Springer Oehlberg. Lived most of his life in Rockford where he graduated from East High School in 1973. He was a skilled self-employed carpenter and master craftsman. John had many friends and was an adventurous, outgoing man who loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his children, Lissa Ernst and Brent (Erin) Oehlberg; grandson, Jackson Steltmann; brother, Gary (Ellen) Oehlberg; sisters, Sharon (Ken) Auestad, Kathy (Tom) Gorzynski and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Rene Escalante officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Condolences
From:
Jody Olson Mills
Phoenix
Relationship:
High School friend of Gary's
My heartfelt condolences to the John's entire family. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sent:
3/8/2010
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From:
Brenda Cravens
rockford
Relationship:
friend
Brent and Lissa,
You dont know who i am and we never had the opportunity to meet but I was a friend of your fathers. He was a great person with a heart of gold and will be terribly missed by all who knew him. He spent many days with Brad,myself and my family. He spoke of you two all the time and you could see the pride in his face and hear the missing you in his voice. He dearly loved you both. My children adored J.O and they looked up to him as a friend, He will forever remain in our hearts. Every now and then you meet a special person who leaves a lasting footprint on your heart and whom you will never forget. For us that person is J.O. May you find comfort in the thoughts of knowing how much he loved you and how proud he was of you both. When I think of him I will remember his smile and laughter. He will never be forgotten and will always remain in our hearts and memories.
Brenda Cravens
and family
Sent:
3/8/2010
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From:
Steve Buelow
Rockford
Relationship:
Friend of John and Family
Gary, Sharon, Kathy and Family,
I cannot imagine the heartache and loss you must be feeling at this time. We are placed on this earth for the briefest of moments. We sometimes take for granted our time here and before we realize, it's gone. What we leave behind, are the seeds we've planted, the lives we've touched, the good times we've shared and memories, fantastic memories. I am honored to have shared so many memories with John.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. Bugs!
Sent:
3/8/2010
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From:
Eric Auestad
Kirkuk
Relationship:
Nephew
Uncle John, I am sorry that I can not be there to support the family at this time, just know that my thoughts are with everyone. I will miss you.
Sent:
3/9/2010
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From:
Barbara Ann
Johnsburg
Relationship:
Cousin
Dearest Cousins and Family,
I am very proud of all of you for the display of love and affection shown at John's service yesterday.
Gary,without a doubt your statements of childhood memories with your brother John, and your life long commitment to him was felt by everyone present. You are a shinning example of what a brother and true friend you were to John and are to the rest of us. We will all miss John, may God bless him!
Kathleen, your unfailing kindness,care and devotion is and has always been beyond reproach. Because of your unselfish devotion to John's
daily care and needs, his life was extended. Thank you dear one.
And to John'sister Sharon, always there, always caring, always sharing, thank you also for you perpetual care of John.
John knew he was special, loved by all, cared for buy all. What a great family and true friends he had. We all have wonderful and fond memories of "JO", keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
In closing "enjoy here while your here as there is no here there."
Fondly, Cousin Barbara
Sent:
3/10/2010
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