Ann Rehfeldt

Ann Rehfeldt (née McKinley), 78, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

Born Aug. 21, 1940, in Rockford, daughter of Howard and Doris (Bland) McKinley.

Ann spent her life in Rockford, graduating from Rockford West High School and Rockford College. She married Richard (Dick) Rehfeldt on Feb. 28, 1959. Ann was employed as a legal secretary at various Rockford Law firms, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed traveling, her pets and the outdoors. Ann was active in AA and her church. She enjoyed people and truly treasured her family and many friendships.

Surviving relatives include her sister, Janet (Alan) Frederickson; 2 sons, Rick (SeDell) Rehfeldt and Paul (Lisa) Rehfeldt; grandchildren, Erin (Chris Pacheco), Derek (Kelly), Hannah and Cory; great grandsons, Bryson and Bradley; special niece, Elizabeth and aunt, Barbara Bland. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Dick. The family expresses their appreciation to the staff of Wesley Willows and Agrace Hospice for their care and compassion.

Memorial visitation will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. also in the funeral home. Private burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary or the Rockford Rescue Mission.

Arrangements honored by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com