Marion J. Riddell

Marion J. Riddell, 81, of Rockford, died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008, at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 4, 1926 in Rockford, the daughter of Guy and Eva (Parks) Saunders. She was previously married to Robert Kilgore who died in February 1994 and then to Norbert Riddell who died in October 2001. Marion was a member of Beth Eden United Methodist Church. She loved golfing and playing bridge with the golf ladies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and caring for her pets. Survivors include her sons, Michael (Patricia) Kilgore of Highland and Patrick (CeCe) Kilgore of California; grandchildren, Deena Milvert (David Eklund) of Rockford, and Jason (Kathy) and Brandon (Melissa) Kilgore both of Madison, WI; great-grandchildren, David and Dustin Milvert, and Grant Kilgore. Predeceased by her husband, parents, daughter, Suzanne Kay Frisella, brothers, Donovan and Buff Saunders, and sister Gwen Johnson. Graveside service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at Willwood Burial Park with Rev. Ken Krause officiating. To express online condolences to the family please visit www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.