Capron, IllinoisEarl W. Goodall, 61, of Capron, IL died peacefully, Saturday evening, November 10, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born June 14, 1946 in Belvidere, IL the son of Robert V. and Eva (Ricedorf) Goodall. He married Nancy J. Pitman in Belvidere on November 19, 1966. Earl served our country in the US Army from 1967-1968 in Viet-Nam. Over the years he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Rockford Blacktop. In his spare time, he enjoyed hobby farming and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Earl was a lifetime member of the VFW and was a faithful and devoted member of Blaine United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Capron; children, Stephen (Laura) Goodall and Christopher (Rhonda) Goodall both of Machesney Park; mother, Eva Goodall of Capron; grandchildren, Chandra Smith-Goodall, Bryce Goodall, Lexi Goodall, Mercedes "Sadie" Goodall; great-grandson, Ayden Goodwin; siblings, George (Carolyn) Goodall of Belvidere, Dorothy (Gordon) Downs of Poplar Grove, Joyce Morrall of Jeff, Illinois, Gloria (Lanny) Moran of Capron, Karen Goodall of Capron, Larry (Connie) Goodall of Belvidere, Gary Goodall of Belvidere, Vickie (Leon) Gilmour of Clinton, WI; brother in-law, John Roberts of Rockford; numerous nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews. Earl is predeceased by his father, Robert and sister, Barbara Roberts.

Memorial in Earl's name can be directed to the Earl W. Goodall Benefit Fund in care of Amcore Bank.