Margarita J. Reali

Margarita J. Marge Reali, 82, of Rockford, died Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Provena St. Annes Center. Born November 1, 1925 in Rockford, the daughter of Augustin and Hermelinda (Raya) Rivera. She married Dario T. Tom Reali in Rockford on September 4, 1954. Marge worked as a secretary and switchboard operator at Twin Disc for 20 years and as a clerk for Rockford Products for 18 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Marge enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, and traveling. Volunteered at OSF ST. Anthony Medical Center for many years. She loved spending time with her family and always lived her life filled with faith. Survivors include her grandson, Daniel Dan Huetson of Rockford; granddaughter, Lindsay Renee Huetson (fianca(c) Shawn Kelley) of Sylvania, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kimber; sisters, Catherine (Albert) Schliem, Dolores Webster and Connie Hillman; brother, August, Jr.; Numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, husband, son, Michael Reali, daughter, Maria Shaw, great-grandson, Jalen Huetson-Crane, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral services are private per Marges wishes. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pastoral Care at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St., Rockford, Illinois 61108, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To express online condolences to the family please visit www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.