Kathleen "Kathy" E. Snyder

Kathleen Elizabeth Snyder, 75, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Alden Park Strathmoor, with her husband loyally by her side. Kathy was born on April 9, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Burdette and Violet (Smith) O’Hara. She graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961 with honors.
She married the love of her life, Roger E. Snyder, on January 25, 1964. They enjoyed 55 wonderful years together, and later in life they enjoyed travelling the country in their RV. Kathy especially loved walks on the beach and collecting shells. She had a vast array of knowledge surrounding trivia, history, and facts in general. She was known by her family as the “Grammar Queen”. Everyone who knew Kathy appreciated her quirky sense of humor and love of puns. Throughout her life, music brought great happiness to Kathy and continued to soothe her as her Alzheimer’s worsened.
A role she especially loved was that of “Mama” to her 3 children. Kathy was an incredible mother and wife. Her constant concern was the safety, well-being and happiness of her family. She was kind, generous, self-sacrificing and completely beautiful inside and out.
Kathy viewed her Bible training and her love for Jehovah God as a way of life. She enjoyed sharing her faith with others, including the prospect of a future resurrection to a paradise earth.
Kathy is survived by her devoted husband, Roger; 3 children, Lynn (Thomas) Pilcher, Dawn (Tim) Thompson, Mark (Geri) Snyder; brother, Jack (Bonnie) O’Hara; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as innumerable extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
The family wishes to give sincere thanks to the Staff at Alden Park Strathmoor Memory Care Unit for their loving care of Kathy during her residency. The family would also like to express thanks to the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for their guidance and support throughout her illness.
Memorial Service 3 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1905 S. Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108. Visitation 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd, Rockford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Kathy’s name. Online condolences may be submitted at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.