Joseph Stephen Naleway

nbsp;Rockford- Joseph Stephen Naleway, 84 died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born, May 28, 1926 in LaSalle, IL the son of Felix and Henrietta (Zientek) Naleway.nbsp; Served in the United States Navy during WWII from 1944-1946 as a Water Tender 3/C. Married his loving wife Ruth M. Hill on April nbsp;24, 1948 in LaSalle. Member of St. Rita Catholic church and enjoyed spending time with his his family. nbsp;Joe was also an avid gardener and fisherman. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center Dr.s, Nurses and Staff, for all of their wonderful care and kindness they have shown to Joe and his family. Survivors include his children, Ruthann Naleway of Texas, Wayne (Karen) and Dale (Yvonne) both of Rockford; granddaughters, Ashley, Amber and Jaime; sister, Betty Potthoff of Peru and brother, Henry (Delphine) Naleway of Oglesby.nbsp; Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ruth.

Funeral Mass Thursday, August 26, 2010 at St. Rita Catholic church, 6284 Valley Knoll Drive at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Thursday at church from 9 until time of prayer at 10:45 a.m. In nbsp;lieu of flowers memorials in his name to the church. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com