Patricia Garland

Patricia Garland 86 of Rockford passed away February 18, 2010 in PA Peterson.  She was born Februay 15, 1924 in St Louis Missouri.  She was raised by her Uncle and Aunt Elmer and Katherine Wirtz.  She married Frank Garland on April 19, 1946 in Webster Grove , MO.  Member of St James church.  She donated her time as a volunteer for many Catholic charities.Survived by his children, Kathy (Mike) Lindsay, Rockford, Margaret Story, Rockford, Alex Garland, Treasure Island, FL, John Garland, Treasure Island, FL. Frank R. (Dianne) Garland, III, Montclair, NJ, Dan (Julie) Garland, Webster Groves, MO, and Nancy Garland, Rockford; grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Lindsay, Patrick and Daniel Lindsay, Erin (Matthew) Chase, Megan (Shawn) Willemse, Michael (Lisa) Story, Ryan Story, Wendy (Bill) Lewis, Todd (Martha) Story, Ian, Alexis, Erica,  Keegan, Katie, Christine, Isabelle, Maggie, Shane, Jamie, and Sydney Garland; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kathleen, Sarah, and  Matthew Lewis, Brecken Story, Catherine and Norah Chase, Makenna, Kaelyn, Hunter, and Reagan Lindsay.  Predeceased by her parents, Husband,  son-in-law, Michael Story, Brother John Gallagher and cousinCassie Kirk. Private family Mass. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.  Memorials to Alzheimers Association, 4777 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108. To