Donald “Don” Dean Petty, 63, of Rockford, passed away Saturday December 12, 2015. Born July 28, 1952 in Rockford. Son of Dean and Bernice (Bartus) Petty Sr. Worked as a Machinist for Warner Lambert for 33 years. Enjoyed the companionship of a good fishing pole. Member of the 3L Club, Plug Pallet and Kapotah Gun Club. Was a life member of the American Legion. He was very loving and caring to his daughters and step daughters and anyone he met was considered his friend. Survivors include mother; daughters, Julie (Mary Doscher) Franzen and Ashley Hirth; step-daughters, Penny (Kevin Bradley) Wolf and Nikki (Allen) Delmore; grandson, Jonathan Franzen; god-son, Joseph Dishon; brothers, Dean Jr, George, Richard and Raymond. Predeceased by his father and brother Vaughn. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Advantage Funeral Home. Visitation noon till time of service. Burial at Willwood Memorial Park. To share in Don’s memory please come in your fishing attire for his final fishing trip. To share a memory or condolence visit www.advantagerockford.com
