Geraldine Ann Knapik

Geraldine Ann Knapik, 75 a resident of Park Tower, died June 18, 2009 at East Bank Center. Born November 5, 1933 in Chicago, daughter of Walter OConnor and Dorothy (Adolph) Bolenbach. Married her loving husband Francis Knapik on November 13, 1954 in Chicago. Retired in 1998 from Rockford Memorial Hospital after 20 years. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society and she enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her children, Paula, Dr. Peter of CA, Chris (Sheri) of CO, Richard of FL, John, James (Shelly)of IN, Lisa (John) Gray of VA, Mary of FL and Kathy (Shawn) Swanson; grandchildren, Aric, Justin (Steph Gertz), Jessica (Ricky Lamb), Sara, Mark, Stefanie, Autumn, Michael (Sherry), Danial (Jessica), Paul (Kelly), Andrew (Tracy), John, Aaron, Adam, Matthew, Trey and Brooke; great grandchildren, Dylan, Danika, Rebecca, Mikey, Cameron and Kensley; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, husband and 5 siblings.   Memorial service Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside chapel 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Visitation from 10-11 in the funeral home. Inurnment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family for a fund to be established.