Harold (Cocky) G. Naber Obituary (1917 - 2012)

Harold (Cocky) G. Naber, 94, passed away Friday evening, June 8, 2012 at St. Anne Center in Rockford. Born August 12, 1917 in Pecatonica, son of Leonard and Teresa (Prailes)Naber. Graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1935. Employed by J. I. Case for 33 years. After the closing of the Rockford plant he worked for Slick Electro, Rod Bennett Construction, and a pattern maker for Ipsen Ceramics. He served as a Seabee, stationed in the Solomon Islands for the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945.Volunteered for the Pecatonica Fire Department for 45 years and humbly rescued Mrs. Margaret Moss from the former Winnebago Co. Fair main exhibition building in 1982.After retirement he restored antique furniture in his garage shop. He was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church with wife of nearly 71 years. He was a charter boardmember for Sumner Park and the Pecatonica Historical Society for which he was a valuable resource.He was a member of the American Legion Post 197. He enjoyed helping with special projects with Cub and Girl Scouts. He was an avid bird watcher and nature lover. Of his many hobbies, he loved woodworking and was a Packersand lifelong Cubs fan. Survivors include wife, Jane (Fitzgerald)Naber; daughter, Jill (Naber) Stites; grandchildren: Casey (Jessica) Naber, CJ Naber, Ryan Stites, and Erin (Joseph) Vance; great-grandchildren: Sydney, Aubrey, Collin Naber, and Sarah Jane Vance; several nieces and a nephew.Predeceased by parents; son, Mick (Kathy) Naber; three brothers, George, Leon, and William; two sisters, Genevieve and Rosemary. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 5pm – 8pm at the Kenneth L Countryman Funeral Home, Pecatonica, IL. Prayers will be said at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am, Wednesday 13, 2012 at St, Mary’s Catholic Church of Pecatonica, with Monsignor Robert Sweeney officiating. Prayers will be at 10:30am in the Funeral Home. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pecatonica, IL., Luncheon to follow burial at St. Mary’s Church. A memorial fund has established. Arrangements by Kenneth L Countryman Funeral Home, 118 E 5th St. Pecatonica, IL. www.countrymanfh.com Visitation: Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 5pm – 8pm at the Kenneth L Countryman Funeral Home, Pecatonica, IL. Prayers will be said at 7:30pm. Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am, Wednesday 13, 2012 at St, Mary’s Catholic Church of Pecatonica, with Monsignor Robert Sweeney officiating. Cemetery: Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pecatonica, IL.,