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Donald Fitzgerald Obituary
Springfield, IL—Donald F. Fitzgerald, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at his residence.
Don was born on December 12, 1940 in Flora, the son of Harry and Eva Justice Fitzgerald. He married Audrey E. Gillett on May 1, 1965; she preceded him in death on December 1, 2010.
Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and also served in the Illinois National Guard. He attended the Eastview Baptist Church in Springfield and loved to work on genealogy and in his garden.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, two sisters and one nephew.
He is survived by his son, Curt A. (Jamie) Fitzgerald of Springfield; his daughter, Anita P. Bauswell of Peoria Heights; two grandchildren, Jacklyn and Kaitlyn Fitzgerald; three brothers, Robert, Thomas and John; three sisters, Bonnie, Norma and Harriet; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester with Reverend Bennie Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Moweaqua.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastview Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Wilson Park Funeral Home 200 E. Main St., Rochester, IL 62563 is in charge of arrangements.
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John Quirk
October 17, 2017
Donny:
I loved chatting with you about Ireland. "May God hold you in the hollow of his hand". And as the Irish say "All the Best and Peace For you".
John Quirk and Family Arelis, Brian, Sean and Patrick
Sharon VanDyke
July 21, 2017
To the Family of Don, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.. We lived next to him, Audry and the Kids in Buckhart for many years... We always enjoyed talking to him, and their Dog, Momna Dog, we called her, was always coming to see us.. Don was a an easy going guy...always told me to pick what ever we wanted in his Garden.. Rest in Peace with Audry...
Beverly and Gerald Williams
July 21, 2017
Curt & Anita:
We were sad to hear about your dad and our cousin Donald.
A lot of happy childhood memories with him and my five brothers in Flora. He will be greatly missed! God bless you during this difficult time.
Love and prayers ,
Gerald & Beverly Williams
Jerry and Michelle Fitzgerald Jr.
July 20, 2017
Rest in Peace Uncle Donald
Frank Campo
July 20, 2017
My condolences go out to Curt and Anita on the passing of your father. I have fond memories of Uncle Donald and all the times we spent together discussing family history. He is the one that got me hooked on genealogy.
I still chuckle at the story of where your dad and mine dressed up as women and trick or treated at John & Norma's and stole all the candy.
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22
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wilson Park Funeral Home - Rochester200 East Main Street, Rochester, IL 62563
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22
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11:00 a.m.
Wilson Park Funeral Home - Rochester200 East Main Street, Rochester, IL 62563
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