Valerie A. Grable

Valerie Anne Grable, 52, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019. Valerie was born February 14, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter to Michael and Judith (Seurth) Wagner. Valerie attended Cary Grove High School and graduated in 1985. She went to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Rockford College and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995. Valerie married the love of her life, David Grable, on June 3, 1989. She was a compassionate, forgiving, and self-less woman. She had a passion for cycling, sewing, cricut, her beloved dogs, and enjoyed living a healthy lifestyle. Her nickname was “Tree.” Valerie was the best wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and nurse that anyone could ask for. She will be forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Survived by her loving husband Dave; children, Kalie (Nathan Barrett) Grable, Brianne (Nicholas Wilkinson) Grable, Tanner (Emily Johnson) Grable. Parent, Mike (Sherry) Wagner. Brother, James (Michele) Wagner. Mother and father-in-law, Clifford and Jane Grable. Sister-in-law, Lori (Michael) Miller. Nieces and nephews, Emily Wagner, Christian Wagner, Jason Miller and Rachel (Greg) Hensley. Predeceased by her mother, Judith Wagner and her son, Joshua David Grable.
The family would like to thank Krishna and Mary Sankaran, Hanne Reiger, Melanie Steen, Dr. Singh, Dr. Vortia and the CNA’s and Nurses on the Med 1 floor at Javon Bea Hospital.

There will be a visitation on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Before the time of the service there will be a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. (the time of service). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a cause to be determined. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.