David W. Owen

David W. Owen, 75, died at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 in Provena St. Anne Center. He was born Mar. 22, 1936 in Rockford, the son of Dr. Alfred and Mrs. Clara (Warnes) Owen. David was a graduate of West High School and University of N. Colorado. He married Mary J. Foltz in Rockford on Aug. 18, 1962. She predeceased him Mar. 5, 1995. He was a retired school teacher working 16 years with the public school system. David was a member of Rockford Cemetery Association (Greenwood Cemetery) Board of Trustees, and was currently serving as President. Survived by his children: Elizabeth (Donald) Gorham of Rockton, Philip (Theresa) Owen of Rockford, Andrew Owen of DeKalb, and Emily Owen of Winnebago, 4 grandchildren, Claire and Leslie Gorham, and Anthony and Elise Owen, and a brother, William Owen of Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Private family services at a later date. Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, assisted the family. Online condolences can be made at www.sundbergfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenwood Cemetery Capital Campaign, 1011 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61103. For information, call 815-962-7522.

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