Brad S. Cleveland Obituary (1953 - 2009)

Brad Seymour Cleveland. 56 formerly of Rockford, IL died Wednesday August 19, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky from a stroke. Born June 8, 1953, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour and Bonnie (Smith) Cleveland. Brad was employed as a machinist by various manufactures in Winnebago County. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. He was a very loving man and father. He really enjoyed playing music and fishing. He loved going to church. He loved his work, to him it was more of a hobby than a job. He will be missed by anyone who has met him. Survivors include daughter-Ashley (Mike) Craglow; sons Derek Cleveland and Zach (Lisa) Cleveland; grandson Tavian Cleveland and brothers Brian and Bruce Cleveland. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 in McCorkle Funeral Home 101 Main St. Durand, Illinois with Reverend Jim Roberts officiating. Burial in Durand Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to time of funeral ceremony at the funeral home.