Dorice E. Finch

Dorice E. Finch, 82, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 3:11 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2008 in the comfort of the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Born December 26, 1925, daughter of Walter and Edith Molander Carey. Graduate of East High School. Married Charles E. Finch, Jr. on June 27, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL. Long time, very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Priscilla Circle, served on the Church Council, was a member of the Altar Guild, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and participated in many other aspects of the church. She had a deep and abiding faith. Dorice was a very creative and talented woman. She loved music, played the piano and sang beautifully. She was a wonderful seamstress and cook and also did rose mahling. She grew exquisite roses in her garden and received much enjoyment from time spent at the family condo in Door County. She was a deeply beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was completely devoted to her family. The greatest gift to her family was the total devotion that she and her husband showed to each other. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy (Timothy) Burns, La Crosse, WI., Patricia (Jerry) Fox, Rockford and Martha (Joseph) Monastero, Lincolnwood; grandchildren, Carey Burns, Patrick (Amy) Burns, Christopher (Gisele) Fox, Elizabeth (Rick) Broughton, Rebecca (Kerry) Lilly, Joseph, Maria and Elena Monastero. Also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kayla Burns, Paige and Zachary Burns, Alexander and Gabriella Fox, Zachary and Jordan Broughton, Tristan Lilly and her sister-in-law, Vivian Carey. Predeceased by her husband on September 15, 1998, her parents and her brother, Norman Carey. A special thank you is given to Garnet Johnson for the many years of devoted friendship that she gave to Dorice.Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008 in Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Kathryn Whitney officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.