ROCKFORD, IL - Ray R. Finch passed away peacefully early Monday, May 19, 2008 at P.A. Peterson Center for Health in Rockford, IL. Ray was born on May 2, 1925 in Chinook, MT to Clarence and Bertha (Mang) Finch. He married Emma Lou Deininger on July 27, 1947 in Great Falls, MT. Ray served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He had years of membership in Moose, Odd Fellows and Elks clubs.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Emma Lou Finch and his son, Gregory (Judy) Finch of Rockford, IL. Ray is also survived by his three brothers, Frank (Clairinda) Finch, Alfred Finch and William Finch; and sister, Martha (John) Bonebright. Ray leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sons, Eugene and Dennis.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Emma Lou Finch and his son, Gregory (Judy) Finch of Rockford, IL. Ray is also survived by his three brothers, Frank (Clairinda) Finch, Alfred Finch and William Finch; and sister, Martha (John) Bonebright. Ray leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sons, Eugene and Dennis.