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Fred Zitzke Obituary

FRED E. ZITZKE, 84 LOVES PARK - Fred E. Zitzke, 84, of Loves Park died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, in Provena St. Anne Center. Born Nov. 2, 1926, in Rockford; the son of Fred "Fid" and Hazel (Johnson) Zitzke. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Married Margaret E. Henry on Jan. 31, 1948, in Rockford; she died Jan. 14, 2003. Fred was a territory salesman for Kraft Foods Corp., for 38 years, retiring in 1987. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survived by children, Larry (Debbie) Zitzke of Rockford, Cheryl (Jim) Vogrinc of Madison, Wis., Fred M. Zitzke of Rockford and Steven D. (Linda) Zitzke of Loves Park; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Caryll (Herbert) Burdick of Rockford and Sandra (Mike) Gryder of Belvidere; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Sarah Wible. Predeceased by grandson, Jason Zitzke; and granddaughter, Lia Zitzke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford St., with the Rev. Brian Olsen officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., with a wake service at 6:45 p.m. Memorials to the family for a memorial to be established. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave. To send a condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2011.

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February 19, 2011

I am so sorry to learn of Fred's passing so late. I don't get the newspaper so was very shocked to hear from RR Times. Fred was a patient where I worked, and he would brighten our day.He was a very sweet man and I know he is with his wife. I wish I could have attended the funeral. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ruby Harris

February 11, 2011

Weeping may due for a night, but joy cometh in the morning Fred had a wonderful,and long life he lived it to his 84th years until God called him home.

Denese Hagan

February 11, 2011

Steve & Linda, sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Denese Hagan (Belvidere, IL)

February 10, 2011

There better be Swedish pancakes in heaven.....I will miss Fred and my hug, dearly.....

February 10, 2011

We are so sorry about your lose. Fred was a very special person in my life. Fred shared many stories in the grief ministry I used to do at St Patrick Church. I used to bring Fred Holy Communion when Margaret was still alive. Fred loved her so much and missed her. His care for her was extra ordinary. His love really was shown. Now he and Margaret can be together again in heaven. I know Fred is there.
We will keep your family in our prayers.
God bless
Pat and Jim Stroup

Judy VanHeesch

February 10, 2011

Larry, Cheryl, Mike and Steve, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I have many fond memories of our friendship and hanging out at your parents house as all of you were growing up.

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