Patricia J. Schmeling

Patricia J. Schmeling, 77, of Rockford since 1960, died on July 6, 2007 in her home. Born July 13, 1929 the daughter of Keaner Nugent and Ida (Wells) Semple. Patricia married Ronald on May 8, 1959 in Aurora, Colorado. Patricia was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Patricia is survived by her husband, Ronald; her children, Norman Jay (Carol) Few; Gary P. (Leslie) Few; Annette Schmeling, RSCJ and Mark (Lynn) Schmeling; her grandchildren, Katie (Matt) Pozzi, Erika Few, David (Laura) Few, Allison Few, Brian Few, Jennifer (Dan) Neilson, Courtney and Sarah Few, Tom, Sarah, Ann and Matt Schmeling and her great-grandchildren, Austin Pozzi and Mason and Liam Neilson. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Kevin D. Schmeling. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. with Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Bales celebrating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 8 PM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1806 S. Mulford Rd. and on Tuesday from 10 10:45 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Family and friends may extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.