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William Schmiederer Obituary

WILLIAM P. SCHMIEDERER, 77 ROCKFORD - William P. Schmiederer, 77, of Rockford died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. He was an accountant for Catty Corporation for 23 years, and following retirement he was a self-employed accountant. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; children, William, Patrick (Sue), Michelle (Edwin) Sochacki, Nichole (James Gunn) Sweet and Deana (Jason) Faworski; grandchildren, Stacey, Angela, Jessica, Luke, Sophia, Edwin, Allison, Kelsee, Karissa, Chloe, Tristan, Bryce, Hayden and Mannix; great-granddaughter, Madilynn and brother, Al (Marie) Schmiederer. Predeceased by his parents. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Rock Church, with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service; Pastor John Sprecher will officiate. Private family entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2013.

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Wes & Eileen Engelkes

March 5, 2013

Kathleen , Please know that you have our sincere expession of sympathy on Bill's passing. It must be comforting to know that he had his eternal decisions resolved in favor of our Lord's offer of salvation. We certainly enjoyed every encounter we had with Bill and appreciated his special brand of humor. Knowing that none of us can really "be ready" for a Loved One"s passing we pray that God will add His own special comfort to your experience, certainly you will be blessed to have a wonderful family at hand to share this time with you. May The Lord comfort and keep you. Sincerely, Wes & Eileen Engelkes Peoria, Az. Isa. 40:31

Diane Capriola

March 4, 2013

Deana and Family
Sorry about the passing of your father. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray for your strength and faith during this difficult time.

March 4, 2013

Kathy and Family - So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing him sitting out in the summertime tending the grill. He always made the neighborhood smell better. :)

Nita Harris

March 3, 2013

Dear Kathy and family:
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful family man and a great neighbor for many years.
Ken and Nancy Kleindl - Estero, Florida

March 3, 2013

Dear Kathy and family - so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful family man and a great neighbor for many years.
Ken and Nancy Kleindl - Estero, Florida.

March 3, 2013

Dear Kathy,
Please accept Cindi and my sympathies for Bill's passing. It was quite a shock and we will be praying that the Lord will grant you peace through this difficult time. We will be unable to attend the service as I will be going into Swedish American Hosp. on monday for a an operation.

Blessings in Messiah,

Frank & Cindi Guasto

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