H. Joseph Webster

H. JOSEPH WEBSTER, 82, Rockford, died at 6:01 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Born April 7, 1925 in Plankinton, SD, son of Vernon and Margaret Donegan Webster.nbsp; Lived most of his life in Rockford.nbsp; Married Patricia Siex Wendt in Las Vegas on January 14, 1975.nbsp; 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 nbsp;a recipient of the Purple Heart.nbsp;nbsp; Member of Calvary Lutheran Church.nbsp; Also member of VFW Post 1596 and a Life Member of Disabled American Veterans.nbsp; Formernbsp; member of Road Runners Club.nbsp; Joe was a quiet, honest and fair man.nbsp; He was a good friend to many and was a great, loving family man. nbsp; 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.nbsp; 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.nbsp; 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. nbsp; Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Dr. Charles Olson, Calvary Lutheran Church, officiating.nbsp; Burial in New Milford Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday.nbsp; Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 1715 9th St., Rockford, IL. 61104.nbsp;nbsp; Condolences may be made to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh@ww.com.