Doral Lamont Falconer

Falconer, Doral L. Rockford, IL/ Stoughton, WI- Doral L. Falconer, age 91, passed away in Stoughton on Monday, November 8, 2010.   He was born on February 11, 1919, the first child of Harry and Leta (Simpson) Falconer from Winnebago, IL.   He graduated from Winnebago High School and was a WWII veteran.   He served in the Navy,   on the ship, Franklin D. Roosevelt.   After the war, he married Lois I. Carter in 1944, and they made their home in Rockford.   Doral and Eugene Stoner had a hardware store business for many years on the west side of town.   Doral ended his working years as the Executive Secretary of the Building Commission for Winnebago County.   Doral and Lois had one child, Polly (David) Goepfert.   Doral ""Hap"" always had projects for his grandchildren.   They will remember making kites and doing many fixing' projects with grandpa.   Doral's special interests besides his grandchildren were his Pot Luck' group and his card club, otherwise you would see him on his lawn mower.   Doral was known for his happy-go-lucky and fun loving personality.   He is survived by his daughter, Polly (David) Goepfert; grandchildren, Gabe (Jamie), NE, Abe (Kristi), Germany, Jake ( Victoria), TX, and Grace, Stoughton; 4 great grandchildren, Paityn, Alex, Liam and Aiden.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his brother, Duane; and his parents.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 10:00 am, at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St., Rockford, IL with the Rev. Keith Kelsey-Powell officiating.   Burial will follow at Willwood Burial Park.   The family will greet friends at church on Wednesday from 9:30am until the time of service.   Memorials may be made to Southland Hospice, or to the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers.     Olson-Holzhuter-Cress 206 W Prospect Ave Stoughton 608-873-9244 www.CressFuneralService.com