Evelyn M. Fleming

Evelyn M. Fleming, 82, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 with her husband, son and grandchildren by her side.

Evelyn was born April 11, 1937 in Sterling, IL to Charles B. and Gertrude (Ferguson) Fluck. Evelyn grew up and attended school in Lena, Illinois where she graduated from Lena High School in 1955. She went on to attend the Nursing School at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford and graduated from St. Anthony Nursing in 1967.

Evelyn married Richard J. Fleming on August 29, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Freeport, IL and moved to Rockford, IL. Evelyn and Richard have seven children; Elizabeth (Peter) Zaluba of Chicago, IL, Christina Fleming (Drake Swanson) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Amy (James) Pearson of Trout Creek, Montana, Anna Fleming of South Haven, Michigan, Paul (Angela Starr) Fleming of Springfield, IL, Aaron (Melissa) Fleming of Rockford, IL and Peter Fleming of South Haven, MI and 13 grandchildren. Evelyn had a passion for nursing and loved to help everyone around her. She also loved her times as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, baking her famous tea rings, camping with her children and grandchildren and was always the first one in the car for a Sunday drives. Evelyn had many stories and loved to hear others stories no matter where she was or who she was with. Evelyn and Richard are very well known and loved at St. James of Rockford Parish were they have been parish members for over 35 years. Evelyn was always someone that could be called on in a moment’s notice and be there no matter what was asked or needed of her.

Evelyn lived a full and wonderful life and leaves behind her husband, children, grandchildren and many other family and friends. She is pre-deceased by her parents and son-in-law, Peter Zaluba.

The family would like to thank OSF St. Anthony for the wonderful care they gave to Evelyn, to Hospice Care of America (Sarah, Marly and Sheryl) for the care and understanding for her and our family and to all our friends and family for their love and support.

A Memorial Mass to honor both Dick and Evelyn will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church, Rockford with a visitation from 9:00a.m. until time of Mass at the church. Masks and social distancing will be required for those attending.

Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com