Eugene M. Kyle

EUGENE M. KYLE, 87, Rockford, died at 6:25A.M. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter.nbsp; Born December 16, 1919 in Gibsonton, PA., son of Germaine Casteen Kyle and George Kyle, Sr..nbsp; While stationed at Camp Grant in Rockford, he met Ruth Virginia Nelson and married her on February 3, 1945.nbsp; He was the founder and president of Rockford Hardware Manufacturing Corp. for 47 years until his retirement.nbsp; Veteran of the US Army, serving in the Medical Corps in the Pacific Theater in Guadacanal. He was a recipient of a Presidential Citation. Long time active member of Zion Lutheran Church.nbsp; Also member of the Six Wheelers Motor Home Group and the Model A Club.nbsp; He enjoyed restoring several Model As. Gene had a wonderful zest for life. He was a man of his word and was respected for his honesty and integrity.nbsp; He appreciated children and enjoyed entertaining them. nbsp; Survivors include his wife, Virginia Ginny; daughter, Marsha Wurtlin, Rockford; sister, Elmira Steer, Belle Vernon, PA.; numerous nieces and nephews including Barry (Tom Boycks), Lake Mills, WI., George (Gloria) Mustybrook, Mary Gene Bridge, Belle Vernon, PA., Norman (Sara) Luce, Cincinatti, OH. And Bonnie (Lou) Hegedus, Chambersburg, PA.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and son-in-law, Don Wurtlin. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kent Hoskins and Peggy Malone as well as the OSF Center For Cancer Care and Heartland Hospice. nbsp; A funeral service will be held at 11A.M. on Monday, February 19, 2007 in Zion Lutheran Church, 925 5th Ave. with Rev. Dr. Denver Bitner and Rev. Gerald Peterson officiating.nbsp; Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 1:30 P.M. until 3:30P.M. on Sunday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 10A.M. until time of the service at the church on Monday.nbsp; Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.