John George H. Blake

1921 - 2007  (86 years)

• Name	John George H. Blake
  Birth	5 Jan 1921	Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	1942
  	World War II (US) US Army - Europe
  Death	27 Oct 2007	Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
  Burial	Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
  Notes	John G.H. BLAKE, 86 ROCKFORD - John G.H. Blake, 86, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. He was a resident in Wesley Willows Nursing Home. John Blake was born Jan. 5, 1921, in Rockford, son of John D. and Helen (Hopkins) Blake. A 1938 graduate of Central High School in Rockford, he went on to attend the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1942. He was a member of the U.S. Army following college graduation, serving in England and France during World War II. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves until the early 1960's. It was in England during World War II where he met and married his beloved wife, Gwen Trafford, on April 12, 1945. She had resigned her post as an officer in the Royal Air Force. Gwen died in 2003. John and Gwen both enjoyed traveling to England to visit her sister's family. For many years they were members of the Rockford Lawn Bowling League. John was employed in the family business, Blake Co., for more than 45 years. He was a long-time member of Second Congregational Church and University Club in Rockford. He also was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. John was an avid Cub's fan and enjoyed watching other sports. John is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (William) of Littleton, Colo.; son, John (Janelle) of Greeley, Colo.; two grandchildren living out of state, Kerianne and Steven; and three great-grandchildren. Local Rockford survivors include brother, David, and his children Diane, David, Nancy and Carol and their families. In addition, two second cousins living out of state; two nieces and a nephew who live in England with their families. Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Second Congregational Church, with the Rev. Michael Solberg, Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow in the church dining area. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in Anderson Long Klontz Funeral Home, 6825 Weaver Road. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Second Congregational Church for the church foundation fund for use of the children of the church.
  Person ID	I35559	OurNorthernRoots | Burditt Reunion Descendants
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2020

  
  

  Father	John Dullam Blake,   b. 12 Jun 1892, Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois d. 8 Jun 1970, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Helen Grace Hopkins,   b. 20 Feb 1895, Winnebago County, Illinois d. 18 Jun 1970, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (Age 75 years)
  Marriage	11 May 1917	Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
  Family ID	F12910	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gwendolyn Maple Trafford,   b. 19 May 1919, Caistor, Lincolnshire, England d. 21 Oct 2003, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	12 Apr 1945	Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
  Children	> 1. Elizabeth Ann Blake   2. John Blake
  Family ID	F14288	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Feb 2013

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Birth - 5 Jan 1921 - Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois Marriage - 12 Apr 1945 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England Death - 27 Oct 2007 - Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois Burial - - Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth
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