Irene Martha Hegarty

Irene Martha Hegarty, 89, of Belvidere, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born on August 29, 1928, in Chicago, to Samuel and Martha Lavin.
Soon after high school graduation, Irene married James A. Hegarty, her husband for thirty three years.
She will be truly missed.
Survivors include, her children, Jim, Joe, and Pat (Theresa) Hegarty; and granddaughter, Laura (Eric Buehlman) Mcmahon.
Predeceased by, her husband, parents, daughter, Mary Cay Hegarty, and daughter-in-law, Gail Hegarty, grandson, Bobby Starzec.
Memorial service will be 2p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd, Rockford. Memorial visitation 1p.m. until the time of service. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.