Marie K. Wittrock

1924 - 2017

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

Marie Wittrock Obituary

ELGIN - Marie K. Wittrock, 93, of Elgin, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Vines at Countryside. She was born on June 2, 1924 in Chicago the daughter of Anthony & Josephine (Di Caro) Favaro. Marie is survived by her four children: David (Mary Bloemke) Wittrock, Deborah (Steve) Winger, Curtis (Jeanne Pye) Wittrock and Donna (Robert) Kaup. Other survivors include her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest E. Wittrock , a son in infancy, Ernest Jr., and 1 brother and 1 sister. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. Burial will be private in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Vines at Countryside Senior Homes, 971 Bode Rd., Elgin, IL 60120 or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin, IL 60120. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is assisting the family. 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 19, 2017.
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Our family is so sorry to hear of Marie's passing.

We will always remember her joyful laughter. She will be missed.

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Lee and Pat Forbes

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