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1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108
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2:00 p.m.
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Jeffrey Witt Obituary
Jeffrey Brandon Witt, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1971, in Woodstock, IL, the son of Donald J. and Lois A. (Nestle) Witt. He worked for UPS for 20 years.
Jeffrey was a kind soul; the one people flocked to. He could make friends with anyone and everyone. He loved music, especially rock and metal, professional soccer, the New England Patriots, wearing novelty hats and playing guitar. He was an excellent artist, a martial artist, and a great soccer player growing up.
Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Hannah Witt; his parents, Donald (Marjorie) Witt; his brother, David (Lauri) Witt; and his nephews, Patrick Leaf and Michael Leaf. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Emile Nestle, and his mother, Lois A. Witt.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford IL, 61108. Memorials may be made to the family. To share memories and condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1860 South Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
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Upcoming Events
Mar
11
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel
1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
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Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
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1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108
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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD - Mulford ChapelOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.