Ed D. "Chub" Ware, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Sunday evening, June 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1944 in Rockford, IL, the son of Vernie and Evelyn (Deutschman) Ware. Ed married the love of his life, Vicky Kittle, on June 26, 1965 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL. He was employed at Septran, Inc, for 35 years, retiring as Supervisor Mechanic. Ed was a member of LLL Society in Rockford. He was owner of WW Racing, and track champion at Rockford Speedway for 7 years. Ed loved mowing the lawn and keeping his yard in immaculate shape. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. Ed and Vicky were inseparable and you would never see one without the other. He had a heart of gold and would be willing to help anyone at anytime.
Ed is loved and missed by his wife, Vicky; siblings, Alice Gray, Darlene Graham, Robert (Patty) Ware, Virginia (Ted) Arnold, Harold (Sharon) Ware, David (Judy) Ware and Donna Kennedy; brother-in-law, Dennis (Debbie) Kittle; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as god-daughters, Sandra Gleim and Ashley Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Percy Ware, Verna Spain and Betty Ferguson, sister-in-laws, Mary Comadoll, Pamela Statler and brother-in-law,Terry Kittle.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the LLL Society, 1515 9th Street, Rockford, IL 61104. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhgardens.com.
