Joyce J. Borg

Joyce J. Borg, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born on November 7, 1922; the daughter of Elmer and Florence (Peterson) Johnson. Married Clarence Borg in Rockford on June 4, 1944. Joyce worked as a secretary with Boettcher amp; Simmon Architects and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Joyce was a wonderful cook and a meticulous housekeeper. She willingly worked in order to provide her children with a college education. She was a caretaker for her husband during his later years. Survivors include her children, Joellyn (Eric) Kobler, Sun Prairie, WI and Brian (Caren Christensen) Borg, Clinton WI; grandchildren, Andrew Borg and Teresa Foster; sisters, Doris (Cliff) Spiess and Marian Erdenberg; sister-in-law, Doris (Don) Stevens; special cousin, Erica Lorine and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, parents, daughter, Susan Foster; brothers-in-law, Robert Erdenberg and Robert Lidester. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Dr. William R. Kerr, Sr. officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4-7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, 3470 N. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61114. To express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com