Eric C. Wiltfang 1992—2016
Eric C. Wiltfang, 24, Rockford, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, in his home. Eric was born in Rockford on Mother's Day, May 10, 1992, the son of Gerald "Jerry" Wiltfang Jr. and JoAnne M. (Mentzer) Wiltfang. Eric was a 2010 graduate of Rockford Lutheran High School. He attended the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He enjoyed watching and playing basketball, rafting on the Kishwaukee River and was an avid Cubs fan. He loved spending time with his sister playing Pokemon Go. Eric always enjoyed the company of friends and family. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and JoAnne Wiltfang; sister, Stephanie M. (Alex Kuhl) Wiltfang of Rockford; grandmother, Harriet Mentzer, Rockford; Aunts and Uncles, Connie (Dennis) Sammons, Maricopa, AZ, Sheryl (Joseph) Mannone, Rockford, Craig (Marianne) Mentzer, Rockford, Brad (Valerie) Mentzer, Rockford, Deann (Dean) Svela, Steward, IL, David White, Rochelle, Mark (Kelly) White, Rochelle, Jeff White, Rockford; cousins, Christopher (Jennifer) Sammons, Matthew (Katie) Sammons, Melissa (Mike Zimmerman) Sammons, Sarah (Stephen Holgate) Mannone, Paul Mannone, Megan (Jordan) Martin, Hannah (Peter Junor) Mentzer, Matt (Andrea) Svela, Chelsey (Austin) Stolte, and Micah Svela; 17 second cousins; Best friend, Earl Grigsby; Special neighbors "second Mom and Dad" Steve and Debbie Osborne; his "brothers by another mother" Aidan, Colin and Liam Osborne. Predeceased by grandfather, Ray Mentzer; great grandparents, Curtis and Marie Wiltfang; Grandmother Edna "Bunny" White and grandfather Gerald Wiltfang.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. Rockford. Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 South Mulford Rd., Rockford and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to the family. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Dear Jerry and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you can find some peace and comfort during this difficult time. With regards from years gone: Susan Rader Cox, Louisville, KY
July 22, 2016
Jerry and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Marilyn (Wiltfang) Duhigg
July 22, 2016
Jerry: Sending my condolences, and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Bell
July 21, 2016
To JoAnne, Jerry and family --
We are so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Pat Wasmund (Pat Nailor), Santa Ana, CA
July 21, 2016
Sending my deepest condolences. Thought and prayers and with your family.
Risa Alexander
July 21, 2016
To JoAnne, Jerry and loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Mike and Ruth Rosek
July 20, 2016
Eric will be sorely missed by myself and daughter's who knew him.
May his soul be surrounded by light and love as he rests in peace.
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.
Christi Russell
July 19, 2016
Miss Stephanie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lynn & Olivia
July 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Know that your hearts will be your guide to remember the precious years you had with Eric.
Deepest Sympathies,
The Alonzo Family
July 19, 2016
Jerry, JoAnne, and Stephanie, may God's comfort and strength be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Audrey Thomas
July 19, 2016
Dear Joann,Jerry and Stephanie-my heart goes out to all of you, "May Eric be surrounded by Angels to guide him."
Shane & Theresa Banta
July 19, 2016
Dear Joann, Jerry & Stephanie: Just thinking of all of you today and hoping you know that God is with you all during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! With Sincere Sympathy,
Tom & Kathy Dall'Osto & Family
Tom & Kathy Dall'Osto
July 19, 2016
Jerry & Joni: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so very sorry for the pain and hurt you are going through right now. Please know that we are praying for you.
Dave & Shirley Frederick
Machesney Park, IL
Shirley Frederick
July 19, 2016
Shirley Frederick
July 19, 2016
JERRY AND FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS,OUR MOST SINCERE SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU
BUTCH & CHRIS TAYLOR
BUTCH TAYLOR
July 19, 2016
So very, very sorry on the loss of your precious child.
Deepest sympathies,
The Micho Family
Rockford Lutheran
Sindy Micho
July 18, 2016
Dear Stephanie and Mr. And Mrs. Wiltfang,
Thinking of you during this time.
My deepest condolences.
Nicole Block
July 18, 2016
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