Rockford, IllinoisJohn R. Westerberg of Litchfield Park, AZ and formerly of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 27, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. John was born October 30, 1925 in Rockford, IL to John F. and Edith A. Westerberg. He graduated from Rockford East High School class of 1943 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps on August 19, 1943. He served until May 3, 1946, being discharged as a flight engineer. John Graduated from the University of Illinois in 1950 and was employed by National Lock. He retired from Weber-Knapp Company of Jamestown, NY in 1989. John made Litchfield Park, AZ his permanent home in 1990, moving from northern IL.John had an intense interest in aviation resulting in him earning his private pilot's license. He also enjoyed family, golf, fishing and travel. He was a charter member and past president of the Elk Grove Lion's Club in Illinois.He is loved and will be missed by his son Robert, daughter in-law Sandy of Chandler, AZ; and his daughter Ann of Loves Park, IL along with several cousins. He is predeceased by his parents and former wife and friend, Marilyn Westerberg in 2007.The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Hospice of the Valley, especially the staff at Friendship Village Hospice: Cheryl, Kathy and Kevin for their loving care and concern and Chaplain David Foster for his guidance.

In keeping with John's wishes, the family would prefer memorials to be given to Hospice of the Valley, Friendship Village, 2525 e. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282-7741(www.Hospiceoffthevalley.org) or in care of the family in John's memory