Frank A. Tallacksen

Loving Husband, Father and PapaFrank A. Tallacksen, of Rockford, passed away Thursday May 13, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born March 14, 1933 in Rockford; son of Ralph and Mary Tallacksen. He married Eva B. Saavedra in Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island on August 9, 1973. Frank worked for Eclipse for 43 years and never missed a day of work. He enjoyed his retirement, spending more time with his wife and family. Frank had a wonderful spirit and personality that people fell in love with as soon as they met him. He is a member of St. Patrick Church. He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Eva; children, Jean (Marshall) Hungness of Rockford, Margaret (Mike) Shoger of Sterling, Marian (Richard Jr) Gonzalez of Rockford, Ernest (Maria) Saavedra of Rockford; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter (Cookie), Harold (Mary Jane) and Junior (Helen sisters, Evelyn Tallacksen and Pat Jones Son-in-law; Wenddell Cypret Predeceased by his parents, daughter, Tammy Cypret; siblings, Leroy, Clarence, George, Harry, Howard, Mary, Margaret and Ruth.Mass of Resurrection at St Patrick Church on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00am with Father Ricardo Hernandez officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2pm until 4pm Sunday, May 16 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave, with prayer service at 4pm.