Donald L. Engelking

Donald L. “Don” Engelking, 62, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago on July 15, 1950, the son of Elmer and Freda Engelking. Don married Pam McBride in Rockford on September 29, 2006. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone, now Ameritech, for 34 years. Don was a member of the Venetian Club and the Plug and Pellet Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and working in his yard. Don will be missed by his family and his many friends. Survived by his wife, Pam; his daughter, Catherine (Dan) Berg of Rockford; his son, Russell Engelking of Machesney Park; his 4 grandchildren, Cody Lee and Phelan Engelking and Hunter and Gage Gronau; his sister, Maryann (Don) Zedonis of St. Charles; his brother, Norman (Sharon) Carr of Marengo; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, June 24, 2013, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Av, with Pastor Jack Briggs officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com