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Gernivier Gernie Cholke

September 10, 1916 — October 19, 2010

Rockford- Gernivier Gernie Cholke, 94, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Born September 10, 1916 in Medicine Lake Montana. Married her loving husband Arthur Cholke on January 19, 1946 in Rockford. Her work career included teaching country school, working at Woodward Governor and Zoltan Sewing Center. She was a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years.nbsp; In 1967 she received the St. Annes Award for recognition of working with youth. Her many interests included bowling, golf, dancing, cards and sewing. Survivors include her children, Mary (Reg) Cholke-Kindlarski, Dick (Susan) Cholke and Bob (Debra Capriola) Cholke; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Art in 2001.

Funeral Mass Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church,4401 Highcrest Rd.nbsp; Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Winnebago. Visitation on Friday at church from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayer at 9:45 a.m. Memorials may be made in her name to: Girl Scouts of America, Rock River Valley 2102 Auburn St., Rockford, ILnbsp; 61103. Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford chapel is assisting the family. Extend online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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