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Maximilian Arx Obituary
Maximilian "Max" Francis Von Arx, 18, Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, following a hiking accident in Maryland. He was born March 14, 1999, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Beth (Zimmerman) Von Arx. Max was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was baptized on April 9, 1999. He was a sophomore in college. Max's motto for life was "Love generously, praise loudly, and live fully". Survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Beth; his siblings, Joseph, John Paul, Katherine "Binka", Annie, Francesca, Mary, Teresa, and Sam; his paternal grandmother, Theodora Von Arx; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Kathleen Zimmerman; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his special friend, Abby.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, with Reverend Phillip Kaim officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church. "Young people, have you ever thought of committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus?" St. John Paul II. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Av. Rockford, 61103. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Susan O'Connor
October 27, 2017
Josephine Saporito must have said a thousand times what a wonderful sight it was your whole family going to mass to church. How do they do it? It just amazed her. You go to Holy Family. You are a holy family. People these days don't want to have more than one or two children. They don't get it, what a wonderful blessing a family is, especially a large one like yours. Beth and Joe, you have connected all your children with God. They all have a solid love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That's what every parent wants for their children. It's not a material thing you buy in the store. You have the light of Jesus going in each of your children. You gave Max an beautiful name when he was born.With a name like that you're going to accomplish alot.He was an accomplished young man.May all his strength, energy, love of knowledge, good spirit, love of God, and his love of your family be with you always.
Dale Shores
October 26, 2017
For your loss.May God provide tender comfort through his word the Bible during this most difficult time.
John DeVita
October 24, 2017
What a beautiful prayer service that was held for Max Monday evening. I never met Max but by what Fr. Kaim said in the 'reflection' and by the outpouring of love and support, it's obvious Max was an incredible young man. The picture that was taken Friday, in the evening sky, is a confirmation that Max is in heaven. That was a wonderful gift God gave to you and to all of us. May you find comfort and peace from family and friends knowing we share the grief you feel and are praying for you.
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