William H. Marshall Jr.

ROCKFORD – William H. Marshall Jr., 83, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at his home.

William was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Sterling, the son of William H. and Lucille Ellen (Buell) Marshall. William married Margaret E. Leach on Sept. 30, 1956. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2001. He served in the Navy.

Survivors include his sons, Alan (Dawn) Marshall, Tim (Lori Morgan) Marshall, and Jay (Cindy) Marshall; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Marshall.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kurt D. Marshall; and two brothers, George and Daniel.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral Home in Machesney Park. A celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Machesney Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or Alzheimer’s Support Group.

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