Jean M. Walter

Jean M. Walter, 73, of Belvidere, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on April 21, 2022. She was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 26, 1948, the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (Weber) Horner. Jean married her sweetheart, Frank Walter, on June 30, 1972 in Southern California. For many years, Jean worked with Glendale Federal Savings and Loan, working her way up to Operations Manager. She was an active member and volunteer at New Life Lutheran Church, with special focus on the Altar Guild. For many years she was an active member of the Women's Golf League in Rockford and Forest Hills Country Club, Ladies Golf League holding various positions in both organizations. She enjoyed playing golf, quilting, working in the yard and entertaining. Jean had a passion for the details no matter what she was doing. She loved to plan family gatherings and celebrations and make her loved ones feel special. Spending time with, and caring for, her children and grandchildren was a top priority. She was an amazing wife to her husband, Frank.
She is survived by her husband, Frank, of Belvidere; children, Frank L. (Laurie) Walter of Baraboo, Wisconsin and Kay (Brian) Wadsworth of Belvidere; grandchildren, Rachel, Samantha, and Frank J. Walter, Brody Matteson of Baraboo, Wisconsin; Brian, Hank and Grace Wadsworth of Belvidere; brother, Peter (Renee) Horner of Corona del Mar, California; sisters, Rosemary (Lloyd) Blasczyk of Caledonia, Wisconsin, Jacque (Ken) Boutell of Abilene, Texas, Kathy (Tim) Seifert of Hartland, Wisconsin, and Ann (Greg) Gretz of Two Rivers, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Lynn (Dean) Honrud of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Benjamin and Grace Horner, twin brother, James Horner, and brother Paul Horner.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 9:00 am at New Life Lutheran Church, 1100 N Lyford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Brunch will be served following the funeral at Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Club, 1868 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, Illinois 61107 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108. Private family burial will take place in Belvidere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Lutheran Church, https://www.newliferockford.org/. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.