Herb Streed

Arthur H. Streed, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 in his home. He was born November 23, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Arthur G. and Jennie (Christiansen) Streed. Herb married Margaret Jean Lamont on October 28, 1950, in Rockford. He graduated from East high school, class of 1944. Herb was a Navy veteran serving in the North Atlantic during WWII. He worked for J.L. Clark as a tool and die maker for 43 years before retiring. Herb was a member of New Milford United Methodist Church and the LLL Club. He was also a volunteer with the New Milford Fire Department and an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Herb enjoyed fishing and traveling but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially watching his children and grandchildren at their sporting events.
Survivors include his children, David (Mimi) Streed of Rockford, Mary (Carlton) Swain of Belvidere and Dale (Mary Jeanne) Streed of Belvidere; daughter-in-law, Teresa Streed of Caledonia; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret Jean; infant son, Danny; son, Daryl; step-sisters, Mildred Hopkins and Florence Lupont.
Funeral services will be held at11:00am on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, 61108 with Pastor Vickie Hadaway of Cherry Valley United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, August 13, 2017, and from 10:00am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice in Herb’s name. To express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.