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Doris Stocker Obituary

DORIS J. STOCKER, 91 ROCKFORD - Doris J. Stocker, 91, Rockford, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1923, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Ted and Ella (Kandler) Felzer. Doris married Wayne L. Stocker in Appleton, WI in December 1943. He passed away in March 2009. She and Wayne traveled for many years and Doris enjoyed gardening, sewing, and baking. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by her children, Judith (Bernard) Hebert, Valerie (Richard) Mack, and Paulette (Jerry) Mathy; her grandchildren, Barbara (Barry) Hall, Tiffany (Mike) Rushanan, Kristin (Jason) Hammer, Erich Mack, and Douglas Mathy; her great-grandchildren, Heather and Josh Hall, Alexander and Erica Rushanan, Xavier and Grayden Hammer; and her brother, Ted Felzer. Predeceased by her husband, Wayne; her daughter, Doreen Stecker; and her granddaughter, Cathy Stecker. Per Doris' wishes, there will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 16 to May 17, 2014.

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