Paula Harriett Figiel

Paula Harriett Figiel obituary, Rockford, IL

Paula Harriett Figiel

Paula Figiel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd. on Apr. 19, 2022.

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Paula "Polly" Figiel age 85 of Rockford, Illinois died on Saturday in the care of her family. She was born January 25, 1937, to John and Harriett (Hoare) Armstrong in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from the Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, and from Clarke College in Dubuque where she received her degree in Education. She married Daniel Figiel on June 1, 1959. Polly had a lifelong love for learning and enjoyed reading, music, teaching and playing the cello.
Polly is survived by her loving husband Dan.
Children: Lynn (Tim) Van Alstine, John (Peggy) Figiel, Jim (Donna) Figiel, Jane (Doug) Armitage, Peter (Robin) Figiel, Tom Figiel, and Maria Krueger. Eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded by her parents, her brother, three sisters and Son-in Law Doug Krueger.
The Requiem Mass will be at St. James Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois-Friday April 22, 2022, at 11:00 am. A visitation begins at 10:00am. Sundberg Funeral Home, 215 North Sixth Street, Rockford, Illinois is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northern Illinois Hospice, Alzheimer's Association and Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
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Carrie Whitmire

April 13, 2023

I have her picture on my fridge and everyday I think I am so lucky to have had the chance to hang out with her. I am so happy my kids were able to meet her too!

Joanne Woods

June 23, 2022

Your mom was THE BEST!!! She had my son and daughter at St. Bridget´s, and was so caring and full of the best humor! I was so sad to hear she had passed away, but went to her eternal home. Sending prayers and condolences on the loss of your father!

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Jane & Matt DeLorenzo Family planted trees.