John K. Oehlberg

John K. "J.O." Oehlberg, 54, Cherry Valley, died at 12:12 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 8, 1955 in Chicago, son of John J. and Barbara M. Springer Oehlberg. Lived most of his life in Rockford where he graduated from East High School in 1973. He was a skilled self-employed carpenter and master craftsman. John had many friends and was an adventurous, outgoing man who loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his children, Lissa Ernst and Brent (Erin) Oehlberg; grandson, Jackson Steltmann; brother, Gary (Ellen) Oehlberg; sisters, Sharon (Ken) Auestad, Kathy (Tom) Gorzynski and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents. A celebration of Johns life will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Rene Escalante officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.