Eugene W. Zweep

Eugene W. Zweep, 79, Roscoe, died in Highview In The Woodlands at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2008 surrounded by his children. Born July 27, 1928 in Pecatonica, son of Ben and Annie Becker Zweep. Roscoe resident for the past 40 years. Married Nora L. Bomgarden in Messiah Lutheran Church in Rockford on November 9, 1950. Eugene was a diversified individual who was a farmer, machinist at Sundstrand and heavy equipment operator for Kellys Sand and Gravel, retiring in 2002. He loved to work with wood and all things mechanical. Survivors include his wife, Nora; children, Marlin (Nina) Zweep, Duane (Donna) Zweep, Gerald (Jonie) Zweep and Marsha (Scott) McGuire; grandchildren, Anna (Mike) Ghidina, Lauren (Richard) Hernandez, Shannon, Aletha and Aaron Zweep. Also survived by great-grandchildren, Isabella Ghidina, Addison Hernandez, Cydney and step great-grandson, Mason; sisters, Mary Remmers and Lillian (Tom) Vola; sisters-in-law, Donna (Rich) Pixler, Alice (Jim) Abels and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brother and his beloved dog, Bear. The family would like to give a special thank you to Rich and Donna Pixler for their love and generosity and to OSF St. Anthony Hospice for the wonderful care given to Eugene and his family. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with Rev. Brent Dahlseng, Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.