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Norma J. Lucas

January 20, 1941 — December 19, 2021

Norma J. Lucas, 80 of Rockford passed away December 19, 2021 at Cherryvale Place. She was born January 20, 1941 in Rockford, Il to Merit Birgitta Hermanson and Oliver Arthur Johnson. She met the love of her life, Jack Lucas, at the local soda fountain where she was working. They married in June of 1960 and shared 60 wonderful years together.

Norma and John (Jack) raised two children, Christine (Steve) Gustafson and Michael (Patti) Lucas. While raising the children, Norma worked at Mays Drug Store and Reruns Restaurant. She also graduated from beauty school and opened Norma’s Beauty Nook in her home. In addition to doing hair for many years, Norma loved her yard and beautiful home where she and Jack lived for 59 years.

Norma was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church where she loved attending Sunday service. She also enjoyed her knitting group and was very involved in the community service projects for infants and the homeless.

Norma and Jack enjoyed many activities together like dancing, get togethers with friends and traveling. They traveled to many places like Europe, Alaska, New Mexico, and Georgia.

Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is survived by her children, Michael (Patti) and Christine (Steve); grandchildren, Jenny, Amy and great grandchild, Aubrie.

The family would like to thank Northern Illinois Hospice and Cherryvale Place for their love and care.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11am-1pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alpine Lutheran Church,5001 Forest View, Rockford, Illinois, 61108.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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