Arlene R. Williams

Arlene R. Williams, 75, Rockford, died at 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 in Neighbors Rehabilitation Center in Byron. Born May 16, 1935 in Rockford, daughter of Edward and Laura Stein Doyle. Graduated from East High School. Married Jack W. Williams in Rockford on August 16, 1953. Retired in 1993 as the Executive Secretary for the Finance Department of the City of Rockford. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Arlene was a talented woman of many interests. She played the piano, loved shopping, the gambling boat and her computer. She was a former league bowler, enjoyed playing cards with her friends and loved the fishing trips to Minnesota as well as swimming and flower gardening. She had a special passion for Bingo, but her family, especially her grandchildren, were always the most important things in her life. Survivors include her son, John (Amy) Williams; daughter, Kim (Todd) Baldwin; grandchildren, Haley, Madalyn, Cameryn, Gavin and Grace; brother, Larry (Barbara) Doyle and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Jack on June 16, 1994 and her brother, LaVerne Doyle. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. William Dahlberg of Salem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Arlenes family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Neighbors Rehabilitation Center and the staff of OSF St. Anthony Medical Center and Hospice Care of America. Memorials may be made to the family. Extend condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.