Dolores M. Fitzgerald Obituary (1932 - 2011)

Dolores M. Fitzgerald, 79 of Roscoe, IL died at 12:24 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born June 2, 1932 in Mauston, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt and Anna (Warme) Riddlestine. Dolores married Michael J. Fitzgerald in Mauston, Wisconsin on August 21, 1954. She was co-owner of Nyrie’s Flower Shop in South Beloit, Illinois for 20 years. Member of St. Peter Catholic Church in South Beloit, Illinois. Dolores loved to garden, play cards, collected vases, was an avid reader and enjoyed the WWE. She graduated from St. Patrick Catholic Schools, Class of 1950. Survivors include: husband Michael, Roscoe, Illinois; daughter Ann (John) Zahn, Rockton, Illinois; son Steven (significant other Claudia Weitekamp) Fitzgerald, Honolulu, Hawaii; daughter Christine (Dean) Arndt, Beloit, Wisconsin; grandchildren Michael Lueck, Lane and Tigh Fitzgerald and Victoria Arndt; sister Ruthie Clark; brother Raymond Riddlestine; sister Elaine Kotek and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, sisters Loretta, Marie, Margaret, Irene, Bernice and brothers Matthew and Leo. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Earle and Gail Garrepy for all communions brought to the house and the friendship they have had over the years. The family thanks the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Dept for all their help and care given to Dolores over the years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church 822 East Grand Ave Beloit, Wisconsin with Fr. John Hedrick officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery in Rockton, Illinois. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N Blackhawk Blvd Rockton, IL from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 21 with a scripture service at 7:45 p.m. and a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to time of Mass on Saturday at the church. A memorial is being established.