Marc Carman Laurent

MARC CARMAN LAURENT, 54 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER,GRANDFATHER, SON AND BROTHER Marc Carman Laurent, 54, lifelong Rockford resident died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 1, 1952, son of Kenneth H. and Phyllis Carman Laurent. US Army veteran. Married Anita L. Hildebrand in Rockton on May 5, 1984. Member of 5th Avenue AA. Employed as a Unit Counselor at Rosecrance where he was known as "Mr. L" . Previously had been employed as a machinist at Camcar as well as several other local companies for over 25 years. "Taz" , as many affectionately called him, had a huge, unselfish, faith- filled heart. He never met a stranger and welcomed everyone into his home, fed them, and was a loyal friend to all. Marc loved Harleys, was a former member of ABATE and enjoyed playing poker and drinking his coffee. Survivors include his wife, Anita; children, Sean Laurent, Loves Park, Sgt. Andrew Laurent, USMC, stationed in Hawaii, Melissa Byars, Machesney Park and Joshua (Naomi) Byars, Rockford; granddaughter, Mary-Shai Byars, Machesney Park; parents, Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent, Rockford; sister, Jean Laurent and nephew Tyler of Loves Park. Also survived by his father-in-law, Doug Hildebrand, Rockford; sister-in-law, Brenda Hildebrand, Loves Park and brother-in-law, John (Cindy) Hildebrand, Rockford; 2 nieces, a nephew, former wife, Patricia Laurent, Loves Park and numerous friends and family members. Predeceased by his mother-in-law, Gladys Hildebrand. Marcs family would like to give a special thank you to the staff on 4 West and the Cancer Center at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, especially Kris, Angel and Stacey, and also the staff of Odyssey Hospice. Funeral service at 3p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Scotty Wetlaufer leading the service. Burial in Carman Cemetery. Visitation from 5-8p.m. Thursday and from 2p.m. until time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.