Linda S. Josephitis, 62, Rockford, passed away in her home Tuesday, March 8, 2011, after a 2 year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1948, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Edward and Avis (Zimmerlee) Zanzinger. Linda married Gene S. Josephitis in Rockford on June 13, 1970. She worked as a parish secretary at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and previously at St. Edward Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister. Survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Gene; children, Tom Josephitis of Rockford, John (Marie) Josephitis of Lake Bluff, Eugene Josephitis of Champaign, Stanley Josephitis of Pecatonica, Anna Josephitis of Rockford and Mary (Chris) DiGiovanni of Carol Stream; grandchildren, Michael, Rachael, Erin, Daniel, Andre, Karina, Celena, and Anthony Josephitis, Aidan Latchford, and Eliana DiGiovanni; sister, Judy (Scott Lyne) Zanzinger of Wind Lake, WI, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and brother, John Zanzinger.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Monday, March 14, 2011, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St. Rockford, Il 61102 with the Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 with a Rosary recited at 4:45pm. Visitation from 9:00am until prayer time at 9:45am on Monday at the church. Special thanks to OSF Center for Cancer Care and OSF Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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