Astrid Alice Stavlund

Astrid Alice L. (Lofdahl) Stavlund, 97, Rockford, went home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2011, at 7:00 am in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.nbsp; Born August 1, 1914, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Vilander and Hanna (Carlson) Lofdahl.nbsp; Astrid married Arnold Stavlund on April 24, 1938, at Swedish Covenant Church at Axtell, Kansas. They moved to Rockford in 1955, to continue farming.nbsp; She was an accomplished pianist, an excellent cook, and served as head cook at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home for many years.nbsp; Astrid was known for her Swedish Smorgasbords, pies, and breads. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, serving in many capacities.nbsp; Her love for the Lord and love of music were passed down to her children.nbsp; She had a servants heart and was devoted to her family.nbsp; A very special thank you to the staff at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home for their loving and compassionate care.nbsp;

Survived by her daughter, Levon Kline of South Beloit; her son Kenneth (Cheri) Stavlund of Sun City, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 4 greatgreat grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Arnold, in 1999; 2 sisters; 1 brother; and soninlaw, John Kline.

Memorial service will be at 12:30 pm, Tuesday, December20, 2011, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Rd with Astrids grandson, Army Chaplain Nick Stavlund officiating. Visitation from 11:30 am until time of service at the church. Private family entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens prior to the memorial service. nbsp;Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp;