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Alan W. Lewin

April 19, 1950 — April 25, 2013

Alan W. Lewin, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. His family was close by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. Alan was born in Chicago on April 19, 1950. He graduated from East Leyden High School. Alan married Marianne on August 21, 1976; they were married 36 years. Alan worked in the snack food industry for 45 years and co-founded Sesmark Foods (TH Foods) in 1984 with his longtime friend and colleague, Glenn Smith. He enjoyed vacationing with his family, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and his newfound love of hunting. The family of Alan W. Lewin wishes to thank OSF St. Anthony 4th floor staff with special recognition to Kris and the University of Wisconsin Oncology staff.

Alan is survived by Marianne; his children, Christine (Simon McNamara) and Bob (Sheri Lewin), Cheryl (Russ Maavich) and Debbie (Tom Swanson); grandchildren, Dustin, Robbie, Alex, Tyler, Brett, Addie, Ryan and Angel; mother, Viola; brother's Bob and Jimmy; sisters, Judy, Sandy, Jerrette, and Karen, and other family and friends. Alan is preceded in death by his father Robert, sister Carol, brother Bruce, and in laws Tony and Mary Grant.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, with Reverend David A. Peck officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road. The visitation will continue at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Winnebago, Illinois following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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