John D. Kuntze

John D. Kuntze, 48, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born May 29, 1971 in Rockford, IL the son of John and Bernita (Peterson) Kuntze. John attended Christian Life High School and went on to obtain his bachelor degree in Science and Accounting from DeVry University. John married the love of his life, Dawn Miller, on September 7, 1991. He worked as an accountant at the Caldwell Group. John was a Christian, hardworking man with an incredible work ethic. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and took meticulous care of his yard. Most of all, he loved his family especially the annual trips to Michigan. John will forever be in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Survived by his loving wife, Dawn; children, Brandt (Chloe) Kuntze and Breanna (Josh) Kuntze; parents, John and Bernita Kuntze; sisters, Mary (Steve) Viederis, Kelly (Jeremey) Palmer, Sarah (Paul) Kinpavong; aunts and uncles, Donald (Jennie) Peterson, Gladys Schultz, Priscilla (Hal) Mapes, Sande Peterson, Judith (Clinton) Alsbury; many nieces, nephews and cousins; beloved companions, Eli, Crockett and Sophie. Predeceased by his grandparents, uncles Gerald Schultz, Ken Schmidt and James Kuntze; aunt, Jean Schmidt.
Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a cause to be determined at a later date. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.