Joan E. Wennerstrom

Joan E. Wennerstrom, 76 of Rockford passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born August 17, 1931 in Rockford the daughter of Ewald and Maxine (Dodge) Dyreson and a graduate of West High School. Joan married George Wennerstrom on November 26, 1949 in Rockford. He predeceased her in April of 1991. Joan was a lifelong resident of Rockford and enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. She and her family also enjoyed the vacation home she owned in Spooner, Wisconsin for many years. nbsp; Joan is survived by her sons Michael (Christine) Wennerstrom and Steve Wennerstrom. Grandson Andrew (Amber) Wennerstrom, great- granddaughter Fynn Rose Wennerstrom. Sisters Janice Anderson, Judith Moore, June Brock, Jackie Livingston and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, daughter-in-law Trudy Wennerstrom, brother Jerry Dyreson and sisters Jean and Jill. nbsp; Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 11:00 am in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road with the Rev. Gregory L. Carlson of Sonlight Community Church officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 am until time of service. Interment private. Memorials can be made to the family or the American Cancer Society, 4312 E. State Street, Rockford, Il 61108. To express condolences online please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.