BORN

1921

DIED

2013

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7000 West State Street

Rockford, Illinois

Lillian Stedman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 16, 2013.

Lillian Stedman, 91, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born, September 25, 1921 in Mable, MN. The proud daughter of Margaret and Nels Newgaard.

Lillian married Robert Stedman in Winona, MN. She worked faithfully for Amerock Corporation for over twenty years. Lillian was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and loved to garage sale any time she could.

Lillian is survived by her children, Marjorie (Alan) Forde, Bob (Paula) Stedman, David Stedman, Tom Stedman, and Carmen Stedman; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; special friend, Clifford Kallenbach; and sister-in-laws, Harriet and Vera Newgaard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Memorial Service 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St, Rockford. Pastor Ron Meyer officiating. Visitation 5 p.m. till the time of service. Online condolences may be submitted at www.advantagerockford.com.

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July 28, 2013

Sorry I missed this. I loved you very much Grandma Lil. Your grandson Alan.

July 23, 2013

Cherri Visiting Nurses Association

David, Carmen and Cliff, Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family.

July 19, 2013

To my 1st cousins and your families - My heartfelt sympathy as you publicly mourn and privately grieve the loss of Lillie in your everyday lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Phi Newgaard LaMarche

July 19, 2013

BUTCH TAYLOR

DAVE AND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR
LOSS........

BUTCH & CHRIS TAYLOR

July 19, 2013

Lon Schemel

Please accept our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all.
Lon & Lynn Schemel

July 18, 2013

Stedman family members....
So sorry to hear about the passing of Lillie. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Linda & Larry Gomer
Two Harbors MN

July 18, 2013

Tom & Bob,you are in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you comfort & peace at your time of loss.
Love,
Mark & Merle Ann

July 18, 2013

Sorry for your loss.
Rick and Cindy Tuminskas
Roscoe, IL

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