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Herman Rosenberg Obituary

Rosenberg, Herman W. "Bill" age 61, late of Wilmington, IL, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009, beloved husband of Kathy Rosenberg (nee Rietveld), loving father of Richard (Jenifer) Rosenberg, Carrie (Ron) Cummins, Kelly (Andreas) Baum, Shelly (Tom) Carter, and Jodi Rosenberg (Jeff Coakley), devoted stepfather of Michael (Kim) Folgers, Jonathan Folgers, and Jason Folgers, proud grandfather of 15, dearest brother of Sylvia (Arnold) Van Beek and the late Robert Rosenberg. Visitation Friday, November 20, 2009 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Funeral service Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church (100-81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311), with Rev. Robert Bouwer officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Bill was an employee of Ashland Chemical Co. and was a Union Steward for Teamsters Union Local # 705. For further Information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 18, 2009.

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November 23, 2009

Kathy,

I am very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe Giacchino Bourbonnais,Illinois

Jodie Burns

November 18, 2009

Bill you were a gentle kind hearted man who would do anything for anyone and you are going to be deeply missed <3

November 18, 2009

Shelly & Tom
I'm so sorry for your loss, my Deepest Sympathy to you and your family

Love Aunt Cindy

Guy Ott

November 18, 2009

Bill you be forever missed, you could light up a room like a firecracker, I am sure that you and dad are lighting up heaven Rest in Peace

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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland

649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

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