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Glenna Rorke Obituary

Glenna Faye Rorke 1938 - 2013 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Glenna Faye Rorke, 74, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Faye was the beloved wife of 48 years of Thomas Patrick, whom she met on a blind date in Minneapolis, MN, while visiting cousins and were married on May 1, 1965; loving mother of Elizabeth Anne (Matthew) Schott of West Hartford, CT and Thomas Paul (Tania) of Philadelphia, PA; cherished grandmother of Avery and Madeleine Schott and Grace and Abbie Rorke; proud sister of Betty (Jerald) Denk, Bonnie (Don) Torgerson, Connie Gotsch, Carol (Larry) Stirsman, Ellen Headley , Lawrence (Suzanne) Kapelke and the late Carl Kapelke and Donna Gritzuk; dear sister-in-law of Joseph Rorke, Caroline Kapelke, Michael Gritzuk and long time friend Mary Rorke; fond aunt of many and the late Jennifer and Daniel. Faye was born July 14, 1938 in Zion, IL to the late Ernest and LenaBelle (nee Shearer) Kapelke. She was raised and attended grade school in North Freedom, WI and graduated High School in Baraboo, WI. After High School, she moved to Wauconda, IL, where she worked with the Frank G. Hough Company and then with the Wauconda Police Department. Faye and Tom moved to Massachusetts in 1970, where Faye developed many friendships over the last 40 years. Faye spent her winters in Florida and had many dear friends there also. She will be greatly missed by all her friends. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home 235 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL. On Friday, June 21, 2013, prayers will start at the funeral home at 10:30 AM, proceeding to Transfiguration Catholic Church 348 W. Mill St., Wauconda, IL for 11:00 AM Mass. Entombment will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palm Beach Gardens Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, 3360 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410,( 561-625-5080). Funeral arrangements: 847-526-2115 or visit www.kisselburgwaucondafuneralhome.com.

Published by The Republican from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2013.
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Tom, David and I are saddened to learn about your loss after being out of the country. Faye was a wonderful neighbor and friend and was always willing to take care of our cat, Maverick, when we were gone. She will be truly missed in the neighborhood. Our prayers are with you and your family.

David and Ellen Finnerty

July 14, 2013

Liz, Tommy, Tom and family, words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Faye's passing. I have such warm and fond memories of Faye from the Princeton Street days. She was such a beautiful person and such a special friend and neighbor to the Thompsons. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kelly (Thompson) Larocque

June 21, 2013

Tom, please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers so they may help you and your family in the coming times. Gail and I always thought of Faye every Christmas when we put up the little ornaments we received our first year together.
Tom,We will never forget our trips and good times together. God bless you and your family,
Gail and Charlie S

June 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Faye's passing. Fond memories of our days at the Orchards and those great member guests years ago at PGA. A great women with solid faith and a great heart. Our condolences to you all.

Margie and Mike Riley

June 20, 2013

Tom and family. I am so sorry to hear that Faye has passed. I will keep you and your family in our prayers. So glad we had dinner with you both a few months ago.

Kathy and Steve Koske

June 20, 2013

Tom,
I was shocked and saddened to read of Faye's untimely passing. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother and a loyal friend. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Nancy and Barry Waite

June 20, 2013

I was saddened to learn of Faye's passing yesterday. I will remember Faye as a wonderful, spirited woman. Faye was always fun to be with. My condolences go out to Tom and his family.

Howard Booth

June 20, 2013

Dear Tom, Liz and Tommy, My heart weeps in agony at Faye's passing --- a special friend and neighbor, all the good times on Princeton St, enjoying each other's family and most recently the Grandchildren. At time of need she always had a sixth sense and either showed up or sent you Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love you guys.
Dot Thompson & Family

Dorothie Thompson

June 19, 2013

Dear Tom and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you. How blessed we all are for having known such a kind and pleasant woman.

Jim and Beth Reardon

June 19, 2013

Tom: Gary had knee replacement surgery and we will be unable to attend Faye's wake. However, you will be in our thoughts.

June 19, 2013

Dear Tom:
We are so sorry to hear about Faye. Both of you are in our prayers.
Love, Irene & Gary Peterson

June 19, 2013

So sorry to see of Faye's passing. My condolences to Tom and her children. She will be missed for sure, lovely lady.

Todd Michon

June 19, 2013

Dear Liz, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We will remember her as a pleasant and friendly lady who loved her family dearly. We hope that happy times and memories bring you and your family peace and comfort.
Roger and Charlotte Lussier

Roger and Charlotte Lussier

June 19, 2013

Tom, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Faye as a Badger Girl from Baraboo. We will be praying for you and your family.
Marge & Darrell Jesberger

Darrell Jesberger

June 19, 2013

Your mother was quite a lady. I remember how she saved her neighbor Bill Fogarty's life the morning his house caught fire She dragged him out the door with the house roaring in flames. . She was a lady with a lot of spunk who really loved her family. My thoughts go with you all .

June 19, 2013

Dear Liz,
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless you all at this very difficult time.
Love Jim, Enza, Kaitlin, Stephanie, Sara and Matt Flynn

June 18, 2013

Dear Tom, Tommy, and Elizabeth, the Hazens are so sad to learn of Faye's passing. Faye and Tom have been such wonderful neighbors of ours for years. We will miss Faye very much. She was wonderful, kind, thoughtful person to us and our sons Nate and Will.
Much love to you all,
Bob, Carolyn, Nate and Will Hazen

June 18, 2013

Tom and family please accept our sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
John & Mary Hooben

June 18, 2013

Dear Tom, So very very sad to learn about dear Faye. What a lovely woman she was, so kind; but with a sparkle of fun too.

Jack & Linda Middleton

June 18, 2013

Liz, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara (Renaud) Connors

June 18, 2013

Dear Tom, Elizabeth & Tommy, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Faye was always positive and a pleasure to have around. Her smile and caring will be missed by more people than you could ever imagine. May the many prayers help you through this dark hour. Leon M. Cote

Leon M. Cote

June 18, 2013

Tom, I am so sorry to learn of Faye's passing. My prayers go out to you and the family. Faye was a wonderful friend and always fun to be around. I have fond memories of our golfing days together.

Rosemary Harvey

June 18, 2013

Tom, Lu & I are so shocked. Our prayers are with you.
The Hays

June 18, 2013

Mary and I were saddened to learn of Faye's passing today. Our condolences to Tom and the family. We will remember Faye in our prayers.

Paul and Mary Perron

June 18, 2013

Dear Tom,Liz and Tommy....so sorry to read of Faye's passing....I have very fond memories of a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Kate Dempsey

June 18, 2013

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