Etta J. Dickmann

ETTA J. DICKMANN, 95, Rockford, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in East Bank Rehabilitation Center.nbsp; Born September 1, 1912 in Rochelle, IL. daughter of Herman and Kate Gress Pohl of Lindenwood, IL. Graduated from Rockford High School.nbsp; Etta married Aubry M. Dickmann in Rockford on June 24, 1933.nbsp; He died March 20, 1990.nbsp; She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, belonging to the Womens Mission Society, Altar Guild and Piecemakers (Quilting).nbsp; For many years she worked in the Lutheran School lunch program and was known for her baking.nbsp; She and her husband owned and operated Dickmanns Gardens on Owen Center Road and she + was also very well known for her flowers and arrangements. She was a charter member of the Southern Wisconsin-Northern Illinois Gladiolus Society and Lutheran High School Association. nbsp; Survivors include her daughter, Marlene (Allan) Richardson, Tucker, GA.; son, Rodney (Judy) Dickmann, Rockford;6 grandchildren, Diane (Calvin) Doster, GA., Randy (Bernardine)) Richardson, GA., Darrell Richardson, GA., Karen Duncan, Davis, IL, Mike (Lynda) Dickmann, Addison, IL. and Jeff (Jennifer) Dickmann, Rockton, IL.; 11 great-grandchildren, Stacia, Shane, Chase, Aubree of Georgia, Shelby, Morgan, Brock, Kelly, Alex, Jaden and Jasmine of Illinois; nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by her husband and infant daughter, Jeanine.nbsp; She was an inspiration to her family, many friends and neighbors.nbsp; nbsp; Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2007 in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Central Location, 600 N. Horsman with Rev. David Thies officiating.nbsp; Burial in Willwood Burial Park.nbsp; Visitation on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave.nbsp; A time of visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran School.nbsp; Condolences maybe extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.