Paul Bergeron, 70 of Machesney Park, died Friday, July 3, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family following a long illness. He was born March 12, 1939 in Dekalb, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Emma (Armstrong) Bergeron. Paul lived most of his live in the Belvidere and Poplar Grove areas before moving to Machesney Park. He married Nichole Schulz in Loves Park on May 16, 1998. He was a professional Truck Driver and Highway Maintainer for I.D.O.T. before retiring in 2001. Paul was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Nichole, of Machesney Park; six children, Deborah Boruschewitz, Las Vegas, NV; Brenda (David) Beach, Monroe Center, IL; Sandra (Doug) Pecor, Olympia, WA; Michael Bergeron, Janesville, WI; Paula (Jeff) Wallace, Pheonix, AZ; Nicole (Scott) Tripp, Rockford, IL; fifteen grandchildren, Kristina, Jeffery, Josh, Nicole, Jesse, April, Bruce, Jake, Michael, Stephan, Stephanie, Shaun, D.J., Taylor and Jenna; 4 great grandchildren, Noah, Gracen, Emily and Adrian; two sisters, Lois (Richard) Lone, Rockford, IL; Marlene Stroud, Crocker, MO; two brothers, Dale (Jean) Bergeron, Limestone, TN; and Kenny (Sharon) Bergeron, Caledonia, IL; a mother-in-law, Becky Gray; a sister-in-law, Roseanne (Jim) Imburgia; and several nieces and nephews and special friends, Judy Haberman, Gary and Janelle Kiely. He was preceeded in death by his parents, a daughter, Karen Mathison, and two brothers, Vernon and Harry Bergeron. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of O.S.F. St. Anthony Hospital 4W and O.S.F. Hospice for all of their compassion and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in his name.