June Wahlquist

June V. Wahlquist, 93, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1919, in Rockford, the daughter of Sten and Inga (Andersen) Severson. June married Helgee Wahlquist in Rockford on June 20, 1945. He passed away in Rockford on May 21, 1992. She worked at Nihan and Martin Pharmacy for many years as a pharmaceutical assistant. June was a lifelong member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She was a 1937 graduate of Rockford Central High School. June was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed golfing, drama, and was a wonderful calligrapher and artist. She was a member of the Sons of Norway and sang in the Our Saviors church choir for many years.Survived by her son, John (Marianne) Wahlquist of Rockford; daughter, Barbara (Mick) Manne of Rockton; grandchildren, Tim (Bailey) Wahlquist, Wendy (Edward) Perry, Anthony and Andrew Manne; greatgrandson, Kyan Perry; many nieces and nephews including, Cindy Erickson, Connie Wallen, Gary (Julie) Severson, Richard (Deborah) Severson, Janice (Tom) Kline, Susan (John) Anderson, and Sandy Spitzmiller; brothersinlaw, Stanley Wahlquist and Warren Layng. Predeceased by her husband, Helgee, her parents; her sister, Barbara Delatorre; and her brother, Sigurd Severson.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford, with Reverend Jeffrey Fricke officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 10:45 am on Tuesday, at the church. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.