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Gerald R. "Jerry" Lindstrom
1941 - 2017
Gerald R. "Jerry" Lindstrom
1941 - 2017
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BORN
1941
DIED
2017
Gerald Lindstrom Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" R. Lindstrom, 76, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born August 10, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Gust and Margaret (Cleveland) Lindstrom. Jerry served his country in the United States Air Force. Married the love of his life Carol Haberer in 1966. He proudly served as a Rockford Police Officer from 1966 until 1989. Jerry was a firearms instructor and a member of the IPA and NRA and was a certified referee. He loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Jerry was fiercely loyal and trustworthy, a man of true integrity. Most of all Jerry was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Survived by his wife, Carol; children, Todd (Carol) Cline, Kara (Mark) Nuzzo, Katie (Jason) VanHise; just like children, Kevin & Jocelyn Korasick; grandchildren, Kayla and Tim Cline, Emma Smith, Maddie, Liam and Jasper Nuzzo, Olivia and Andrew VanHise; 5 great grandchildren, sisters in law, Julie Lindstrom and Susan Lindstrom and Jerry's caregiver "Angels". Predeceased by his parents, brothers; Robert, Ronald and Larry Lindstrom and his beloved Igor.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to determine at a later date. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Gene La Fasto
January 9, 2018
I was once in the process of getting a speeding ticket when I heard a familiar voice over the police radio. After identifying himself to the officer, all that was said was, "We know of Gene from West High." We had some great times. Thank you Jerry.
Gene La Fasto
Las Vegas, Nevada
Chuck & Maryjane Hare
January 6, 2018
Carol, Chuck and I want to send you our sincere condolences. I know Jerry wasn't doing well these last few years and we are so sorry we were unable to offer you our condolences in person.
Jerry was always one of my favorites of my first husband Bob Achilli friends. Again, we are are so very sorry . Jerry was a great guy.
Sincerely
Chuck and Maryjane Hare
January 6, 2018
To Carol and family,
In remembrance of your dear husband, Jerry, we send our sincere sympathy to you and your family, and to your extended family at this time of sadness. Jerry's obituary has been copied & added to our classmate information for all to read & acknowledge at our next class reunion. We are so very sorry. Jerry always helped locate classmates for our high school reunions, and we will miss his help with that, but we will especially miss him.
Zan (Erickson) Picchioni
West High Class of 1960
Paul Pirrello
January 3, 2018
Over my years of working on the Fire Department, I had the pleasure of interacting with Jerry both on the street and in the station house. I enjoyed my time with him. My thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
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