1926
Marie
2011
Marie V. Fitzgerald
August 10, 1926 — August 3, 2011
Marie V. Fitzgerald, 84, Rockford, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in her home with her family by her side.nbsp; Born August 10, 1926 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of Roy L. and Violet M. Heimerle Wolter.nbsp; Graduated from DePauw University in 1948 and prior to moving to Rockford worked for Panola Oil Company.nbsp; Member of Cathedral of St. Peter. Rockford resident since 1962 when she became assistant manager, then manager, of Fairview Lanes until 1980.nbsp; After leaving Fairview she was assistant manager for Cherry Bowl Lanes and retired as manager of Edgewood Lanes.nbsp; She was elected to the Rockford Area Hall of Fame as outstanding bowler. She had the honor of holding the highest average in the city of Rockford for 2 years during the 1980s and was the recipient of a 35 year plaque for attending the Womens National Bowling Tournaments. She held numerous elected positions in the 600 Club, the Ten Pin Classic, Womens Intercity and the Bowlerettes for 40 years.nbsp;nbsp;She was a former member of Women of the Moose. Marie had a very competitivenbsp;spirit and was also an avid golfer.nbsp; She was a Cubs fan and loved to watch tennis and golf tournaments.nbsp; Marie was an amazing friend, loved life, and lived it to the fullest.
Survivors include her son, Kevin (Diane) Fitzgerald; daughter, Kim Marie Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Ragland, Kara (Matt) Hoekwater, Eric (Shannon) Fitzgerald, Michael (Kelley) Fitzgerald, Nicole Fitzgerald and Abbi Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren, Maclean, Cole and Tanner Hoekwater, Riley Fitzgerald and Michael Ragland.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents and brother, Roy (Carol) Wolter, Jr.
Funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp; Visitation from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service.nbsp; Private family burial in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harlem Community Center.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Survivors include her son, Kevin (Diane) Fitzgerald; daughter, Kim Marie Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Ragland, Kara (Matt) Hoekwater, Eric (Shannon) Fitzgerald, Michael (Kelley) Fitzgerald, Nicole Fitzgerald and Abbi Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren, Maclean, Cole and Tanner Hoekwater, Riley Fitzgerald and Michael Ragland.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents and brother, Roy (Carol) Wolter, Jr.
Funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp; Visitation from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service.nbsp; Private family burial in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harlem Community Center.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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