Steven L. Sutherland

Steven L. Sutherland, 47, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 4 after a long illness. nbsp; Steven was a genuinely caring man with an enormous heart of gold. He befriended nbsp; almost everyone he met and often came to the aid of strangers. Formerly of Lake nbsp; George, NY, Steven was an avid sportsman and lover of nature. nbsp; Survivors include his mother, Ellen Wollenberg, Rockford; brother, David of nbsp; Schenectady, NY; sister Lisa, Rockford; two nephews and numerous friends.nbsp; Preceded nbsp; in death by his father, Jack.nbsp; Steven will be missed and remembered by all.nbsp; Memorial nbsp; Service Sat., Dec. 8, 2007 at 1p.m.at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside nbsp; Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford.nbsp; Visitation noon to 1p.m. in the funeral home.nbsp;nbsp;