Mr. Robert S. Pulford

February 11, 1947 - August 31, 2010

Robert S. Pulford, age 63, of rural Capron, Illinois went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home in Capron.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 11, 1947 to parents Robert A. Pulford and Helen Hoagland. Robert was a life long Engineer of Metra, formally known as Milwaukee Road. Robert was united in marriage to Victoria L. Pulford on April 6, 1973 in Wheaton, Illinois.
Robert enjoyed spending time in his community, Sharon, Wisconsin, where he and Vicke owned an antique store, called A Wing and A Prayer. He spent countless hours involved in Sharon Main Street Celebrations to include Victorian Christmas, his favorite. One of his favorite past times was antiquing and attending auctions. He was a fond advocate of helping others, and standing up for what he believed in. Robert's humor stemmed from his desire to make other people laugh, which included acting for Second City in Chicago.
His greatest pride and joy were his family, to whom he was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband. The love and values that he instilled in them will carry on for generations. He will be remembered dearly by his daughters: Heather and husband Roger Gunter of Dixon, Missouri; and Amy and husband David Moncue of Roscoe, Illinois; mother, Helen Hoagland of Sycamore, Illinois; brother, Ray Pulford and wife, Cheryl of Elburn, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Christian Gunter, Angela Jackson, Casey and Riley Moncue, Austin Pulford, Marissa and Brandon Ferrara. Sisters in-law, Liz (Bob) Mrowinski and Marge Gertch; Nephews, Michael Pulford, Ray (Lindsey) Pulford and Nieces, Tina (Dan) Parrilli and Kelly Mrowinski. He also had several caring cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Pulford; wife, Victoria Pulford, son, Fredrick Pulford; and daughter, Kathleen Ferrara. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Debbie Fahrnow for her loving care and commitment to go above and beyond to help our family through this difficult year.

Funeral Information

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Sharon United Methodist Church, 225 Baldwin Street, Sharon, Wisconsin with Rev. Ken Markley, pastor officiating. Burial in Blaine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, Illinois.

Donations Information

Memorials can be given in care of the family