Mary M. Eslinger

Mary M. Eslinger, 88, of Rockford, died Thursday, May 08, 2008 at P.A. Peterson.  Born December 4, 1919 near Thomson, IL to Justice and Anna (Hawk) Prins. Married the late Forrest J. Eslinger in Thomson on Oct. 2, 1939. They farmed near Lanark until 1967 and moved to Clinton, Iowa to retire.  Forrest died on July 2, 2000. Mary enjoyed being a home maker, flower gardening and vegetable gardening. She centered her life around her family, especially her husband, children and grandchildren.  Survivors include children, Jaclyn (Dale) Tischhauser of Atlanta, TX, Connie (Craig) Entwistle of Lake in the Hills and Larry (Judy) Eslinger of Tucson, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and sisters, Dora Isabelle Graham and JoAnn (Ralph) Buelow. Preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brother Andrew Prins, sister, Frances Stickell and nephew, Richard Stadel.   Graveside Service Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton Iowa. Visitation Sunday, May 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. 61108 with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m.  Please make memorials to: Heartland Hospice 4960 E. State St. Rockford, IL  61108.