Charles Streit

Charles R. Streit, 86 ROCKFORD - Charles Robert Streit, 86, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011. Born Dec. 29, 1924, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Birdena Streit. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then went to work for Rockford Screw Products for more than 40 years, retiring in 1986. Charles was an avid bowler, golfer and card player who enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. Survivors include his son, Tim (Diane) Knipprath; daughters, Cherie (Joe) Goldsworthy, Cathy (Rex) Mullendore, Cindy (Mike) Eash and Colleen (Glenn) Vandergriff; grandchildren, Venus, Tiffany, Eric, David, Daniel, Diana, Lindsay, Stephen, Noehmi, Sandra, Lee, Melissa, Michelle, Michael, Kyle, Natasha and Tonica; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Dick (Jean), Tom and Fred (Anne); sister-in-law, Alice; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; sons, Mark and Roger; brother, Jim; sister, Doris Mae; and sister-in-law, Karlene. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave., with visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation continues from 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, until the prayer service at 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall. Interment at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 18, in St. Mary/St. James Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the family. Extend online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.