Michele A. Massoth

Michele A. Massoth, 61, of Winnebago passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. Born December 12, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Richard and Maxine (Saylor) Rush. Michele married John E. Massoth on March 14, 1981. Michele worked for over 30 years with the Rockford Register Star and more recently with the Freeport Journal Standard as their Advertising Director. Family was everything to Michele, especially her grandchildren. She loved having everyone over for holidays and enjoyed trips up north to the lake. Michele was a kind spirit and make people feel at ease; she will be dearly missed.
Lovingly survived by her husband, John; mother, Maxine Rush; son, John Jr.; grandchildren, Payton Massoth and Reganne Massoth; brothers, Michael (MaryAnn) Rush, Daniel (Hildy) Rush and Tom Rush; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Rush and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father, Richard Rush and brother, John Rush.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Ave. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will continue on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.