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Paper: Rockford Register Star (IL)
Deceased: Lyle T. Jontry, 94
Date: March 19, 2005

Lyle T. Jontry, 94, of South Beloit died at 10:28 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born May 17, 1910, in Chenoa, the son of Harry and Theresa (Cheatmen) Jontry. Lived 27 years in South Beloit, coming here in 1978. Married the former Ilene Truninger in Galena Feb. 10, 1935. Employed as an expeditor by Amerock Corp. from 1956 until retiring in 1976. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Member of Roscoe Lions. "Dad's" favorite saying was, "There is no such thing as a stranger." Survivors include daughter, Sandra (Allan) Lenius Sr. of South Beloit; granddaughter, Susan (Steve) Connell; great-grandchildren, Tricia and Traci; great-great-granddaughter, Shelby; grandson, Allan (Jill) Lenius Jr; great-grandchildren, Justin and Brieanne; granddaughter, Barb (George) Wendell; great-grandchildren, Derek, Blair and Alexa; granddaughter, Linda (Andy) Oyen; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Alex; daughter, Karine (Floyd) Hall!
a of South Beloit; grandson, Denny (Cherie) Scroggins; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Dillon; grandson, Doug (Serena) Scroggins; great-grandchildren, Daelan and Taylor; granddaughter, Lisa (Randy) Stover; great-grandchildren, Jaide, Hunter and Scout; stepgrandson, Denny (Kym) Halla; stepgrandson, Craig (Sue) Halla; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jackie and Emily; and stepgranddaughter, Brenda Burke. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ilene; and brother, Clarke.


A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Cremation rites to be accorded. McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, is assisting the family. Memorials may be given to Beloit Hospice. 3-18-2

Author: Rockford Register Star
Section: Local State
Page: 12A
Dateline: Rockford, Illinois

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