Marjorie A. Wright

Marjorie A. Wright (Marge), 80, passed away Friday, June 15th, 2017 with family at her bedside.

A native of Rockford, she graduated from West High School, and later, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale Mi. Marjorie continued her education obtaining a Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Marge was a lifelong artist and belonged to the Studio Artists Group in Rockford. She loved music and was an accomplished piano player; she loved Ballet, and knitting with her special friends in Knit One Purl Two.

Marge is survived by her son Thomas R. Wright Jr. (Lori) of Austin Texas, and daughters Lisa M. Slabaugh of Rockford, Kate Scott Herzog of North Barrington; Sarah Scott Winter of Ingleside; and also her grandchildren, Erin Hamrick and Kelly Slabaugh of Ca.; Isabella and Madison Wright of Austin, Tx. Marge was predeceased by her grandson Chase MacLaren Slabaugh.

Plans for a celebration of her life will be announced at a future date. Memorial to ASPCA in her name. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. 3910 N. Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL. 61103 – Send online condolence at www.Fitzgeraldfh.com.

Though I am dead grieve not for me with tears
think not of death with sorrowing and tears;
I am so near that every tear you shed
touches and tortures me, though you think me dead.

But when you laugh and sing in glad delight,
my soul is lifted upward to the light.
Laugh and be glad for all that life is giving
and I, though dead, will share your joy in living.