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Gerard "Jake" Masterson, age 63, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Monday, August 8, 2005 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.

A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. The Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Roseberry's.

Funeral services will held at 12 Noon on Friday, August 12, 2005 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home - Mulford Chapel, Rockford, IL. Interment will be at the Flora Cemetery, Fairdale, Illinois. Visitation will be at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to the time of service.

Jake was born April 15, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois to James and Janet (Johns) Masterson. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1960. Jake was employed by Sundstrand Aerospace of Rockford, IL for 27 years, and more recently, he retired from Ho-Chunk Casino after 8 years.

Jake enjoyed sport fishing, ice fishing, antiquing, riding his Harley, sitting by campfires, cooking, barbecuing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jake was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors:

Daughter: Wendy Klinger of Rockford, IL

Son: Lee (Jody) Masterson of Streamwood, IL

Mother: Janet Masterson of Monroe Center, IL

Granddaughter: Nichole Klinger of Rockford, IL

Sister: Jean (Bill) Haynie of Davis Junction, IL

Brother: Bill (Melissa) Masterson of Leawood, KS

Special Companion: Sandy Lien of Friendship, WI

Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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