David Don Koski 1944-2016

David Don Koski, 72, of Rockford went up to heaven on Saturday, September 17, 2016.  Born August 8, 1944 in DeKalb, IL to Carl and Dora (Mosher) Koski.  David married his sweetie, Gail Sherven, on December 15, 1973. Together, they raised four kids, of whom he was immensely proud:  Lisa (Dawn) Koski of Janesville, WI; John (Christy) Koski of Wichita Falls, TX; Katie (Gordie) Johnson of Roscoe, IL; and Daniel (Paola) Koski currently of Tirana, Albania.

David was a career prosecutor, spending 32 years with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office, retiring in 2004 as the First Deputy State's Attorney.  He was a faithful follower, giving countless hours to his church and to his community.  He loved to read, to fish, and to root, root, root for those Cubbies.

David is survived by his wife; his children; his 11 grandchildren; and his sister, Karen Koski-Udell of Sturgeon, MO.  He is predeceased by his parents.