Elsie V. Alfrey

Elsie V. Alfrey, 98, Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1919, in Sawyer County, WI, the daughter of Albin B. and Emma M. (Hoglund) Johnson. Elsie married Jay O. Alfrey in Dubuque, IA on June 1, 1940. He passed away in Berryville, Arkansas on February 7, 1979. She was a graduate of Rockford Central High School, class of 1937. Elsie had published many poems and children’s books. She was proud of having been the first Editor-in-chief of the “Loft”, a publication of Rock Valley College. She was a member of the Writer’s Guild and enjoyed sharing her knowledge of organic gardening with others.
Survived by her son Kenneth (Mari) Alfrey of Rockford; her grandchildren, Brian Malcomson, Jenn Reader, and Jessica (Nathan) Grove, all of Rockford; her great grandchildren, T.J., Kylie, and Kenton Schrader, Tyler, Logan, and Abby Grove; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Jay; her daughter, Carol Malcomson; her sisters, Mae Johnson, Linnea Pinkston and Evie Swanson; her brother, George Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Reverend Timothy Frick officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elsie’s name to Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Rd. Rockford that will be divided between Enrich Missions and Reaching/Teaching International Ministries. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.