Vivian M. Jaworowski

Vivian Marie Jaworowski, 82, of Rockford, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Lee and Helen (Dach) Spangler. She worked as a librarian at St. Bernadette's Catholic School and as a customer service representative at Kohl's and Kmart. She married James "Jim" E. Jaworowski on February 20, 1965, in Rockford. Vivian was very involved with and supportive of her grandchildren and volunteered at Holy Family Catholic School. She enjoyed making cards, scrapbooking, crossword puzzles, and word searches. Vivian was a loving, giving, ambitious, and sometimes stubborn mom, grandma, sister, and friend.

She is survived by those who loved her most, sons, Tony (Ellen) and Matt (Carol); grandchildren, Margaret (Donovon), Anna, Jonathan, and Jacob; sisters, Wilma (Bill) and Shirley; brother, Gary; sister-in-law, Carol; and many special friends. She is predeceased by her parents; husband, James; brother, Harold; brother-in-law, Richard; and sisters-in-law, Lois, Virginia, and Violet.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the yoga staff and her trainer, Linette, at the YMCA of Rock River Valley and the staff at OSF St. Anthony Hospital.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103, with a visitation prior to the service from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the YMCA of Rock River Valley in Vivian's name. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.