Robert J Beecroft
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 31 Jul 1927 - Chicago, Cook Co, IL
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Death: 18 Jan 2008 - Belvidere, , IL
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Events
• Soc Sec Num, 335-20-8211
• Census, Federal, 1930 in Cook Co, IL
Walter H Beecroft, born abt 1903; wife Anna, 1908; Robert, 1928; William, 1929.• Obituary, Northwest Herald, 22 Jan 2008
Robert J. Beecroft• Obituary, Rockford Register Star, 23 Jan 2008 in IL
Born: July 31, 1927; in Chicago
Died: Jan. 18, 2008; in Belvidere
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 77 in Belvidere
BELIVDERE - Robert J. Beecroft, 80, of Belvidere and formerly of Algonquin, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at his home.
He was born July 31, 1927, in Chicago, to Walter and Anna (Hierz) Beecroft.
He had been a longtime resident of Algonquin and had lived the past four years in Belvidere. He was employed as a bricklayer for many years and then continued working part time as a security guard for a local gravel pit.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a medic. He loved gardening, playing cards, and playing slot machines.
He was a member of American Legion Post 77 in Belvidere and a former member of American Legion Post 1231 in Lake in the Hills.
Survivors include five children, Linda (Tom) Netzel of Poplar Grove, Laura Taylor of Sharon, Wis., Donna Beecroft of Algonquin, Paul Beecroft of Algonquin and John Beecroft of Forest Park; five grandsons, Erik and Brandon Taylor, Daniel and Jared Netzel and Sam "Jake" Botts; a sister, Nancy Beecroft of California; a brother, William Beecroft of Algonquin; and a half sister, Gloria Murray of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert W. Beecroft; his former wife, Dorothy Anderson; and a brother, James Beecroft.
The memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Route 31, Algonquin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post in either Algonquin or Belvidere.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-658-4232.
Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
• Obituary, Northwest Herald, 22 Jan 2088
Robert J. Beecroft
Robert J. Beecroft: The memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Route 31, Algonquin. For information, call the funeral home at 847-658-4232.
Published in the Northwest Herald on 1/22/2008.
Parents
Father: Walter Herbert Beecroft
Mother: Anna Hierz
Spouses and Children
1. *Dorothy Sliwa
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Children:
1. Robert W Beecroft
2. Linda Beecroft
3. Laura Beecroft
4. Donna Beecroft
5. Paul Beecroft
6. John Beecroft