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2013

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Joanne Zarlenga Obituary

JOANNE ZARLENGA, 72 BELVIDERE - Joanne Zarlenga, 72, of Belvidere, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013, at OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1940, in Chicago. The daughter of Helen and Melvin Williams. She married Robert Zarlenga on June 21, 1958, in Chicago. Member of St. Rita Church in Rockford and St Andrew Church in Apex, NC. Joanne loved being with her family especially her great-grandchildren, her flowers, her great friends and neighbors, and was an avid book reader. Survivors include her husband, Robert; children, Beth (Mark) Campbell, Robert (Emmy) Zarlenga and Sue Zarlenga; grandchildren, Lauren (Jeremy) Garrett and Kristin Feltes; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Bradley, Peyton and Tommy Garrett; brothers, Melvin (Valerie) Williams, Jerry Williams and Albert Williams. Preceded in death by her parents; and birth father, John P. Cusick. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 2 at St Rita Church in Rockford with Father David Peck officiating. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 1, with rosary at 7 p.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral home, 1860 South Mulford Road Rockford IL 61107. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2013.

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Joyce Hanson

April 3, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss of Joanne, She was a wonderful lady. You will miss her more than you ever could possibly imagine. My sincere sympathy to her entire family.

everytime I see this picture it brings a smile to my face, praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Angie Miller

April 1, 2013

March 31, 2013

May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

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