Maximilian "Max" Francis Von Arx

Max Von Arx, 18, Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, following a hiking accident in Maryland. He was born March 14, 1999, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Beth (Zimmerman) Von Arx. Max was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was baptized on April 9, 1999. He was a sophomore in college. Max’s motto for life was “Love generously, praise loudly, and live fully”.
Survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Beth; his siblings, Joseph, John Paul, Katherine “Binka”, Annie, Francesca, Mary, Teresa, and Sam; his paternal grandmother, Theodora Von Arx; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Kathleen Zimmerman; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his special friend, Abby.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, with Reverend Phillip Kaim officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church. “Young people, have you ever thought of committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus?” St. John Paul II. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Av. Rockford, 61103. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.