Mary J. Green
August 27, 1934 — March 8, 2010
Mary J. Green, 75, Rockford, died at 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at Medina Manor in Durand.nbsp; Born August 27, 1934 in LaFarge, WI, daughter of Edward R. and Fernie F. Slagle Turner.nbsp; Graduated from LaFarge High School in 1952 and married Orvis M. Green on September 5, 1952.nbsp; Member of Christ United Methodist Church.nbsp; Mary lovingly took care of hundreds of children during the 25 years that she was employed as a head cook for the Rockford Public School System.nbsp; She had a loving, nurturing heart and cared deeply about everybody. nbsp;Mary was very proud of her family and she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.nbsp;nbsp; She was also a huge Chicago Bulls fan.nbsp; Survivors include her husband, Orvis; son, Kelly (Carmen Proctor) Green, Monroe, WI; daughter, Jeannette (Manuel Castaneda) Bloyer, Durand; grandchildren, Amanda Green, Elizabeth (Steve) Rud, Teresa Green, Vannesa Green, Jake Bloyer and Mary Bloyer; sisters, Betty (Floyd ) McElhose, LaFarge, WI and Jeanne Zietlow, Waupaca, WI; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents; brothers, Cecil Turner, Burl Turner, Bill Turner and Russell Turner and sister, Beulah Hagemann. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Our Masters United Methodist Church, 5973nbsp; Darlene Dr. with Rev. Laura Barkley officiating.nbsp; Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Goldie B. Floberg Center.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com