Marilyn Froberg

MARILYN V. FROBERG, 86 ROCKFORD - Marilyn V. Froberg, 86, of Rockford, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in her home. Born Aug. 31, 1926, in Rockford; the daughter of Eldwin and Jeannette (Janssen) Knott. Graduate of East High School, class of 1944. She married Kenneth R. Froberg May 29, 1948, in Rockford. He predeceased her Oct. 7, 1977. Marilyn began her career as a teller at Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, then worked as a teller supervisor for 29 years at Alpine Bank, retiring in 1991. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served on the finance committee and the committee for the St. Lucia Festival. She volunteered for many years at the Rolling Green School library, and for the past 20 years she enjoyed working in the wardrobe department at Midway Village & Museum Center. Marilyn's greatest pleasure was spending time with and enjoying her family. She was an avid reader and Cubs fan, and she enjoyed doing hand stitchery. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (David) Anderson of Rockford; grandchildren, Dr. Trent (Chelsea) Anderson of Wabasha, Minn. and Michelle (Christopher) Clay of Rockford; great grandchildren, Millie and Berkley Anderson and Loki, Katie, and Emylei Clay; brother, Wayne M. (Hilda) Knott of San Jose, Calif.; and several cousins. Special thanks to Northern Illinois Hospice and to Marilyn's caregivers, Janice and Margaret. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 226 S. Third St., with Pastor Jane McChesney officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service in the church. Memorials may be made to the family for donations to be made to charities that were important to Marilyn. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.