Della A. Guenzani

Della A. Guenzani, 96, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 surrounded by her family.nbsp; Della was born May 3, 1914 in rural Pecatonica; the daughter of Frank and Amanda Lindquist.nbsp; She married Louis Guenzani in Rockford on February 14, 1942. Louis predeceased her on October 14, 2001.nbsp; Della worked for many years at Thayer Action, National Lock, and for Dr. Sponem, DDS.nbsp; She owned and operated Dellas Tax Service until she retired in 2004 at 90 years old.nbsp; Member of Holy Family Church,nbsp;Verdi Club Auxiliary and the Lunch Club at Holy Family. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 31. Della was an avid bridge player.nbsp; She also liked to knit and crochet and play dominoes.nbsp; She loved to travel, but her most treasured moments were with her family.
Survivors include her two daughters, Cindy (Drew) Gustafson and Carla (Jim) Stevens of Rockford; grandchildren, Dawn (Dan) Pendzinski, Andy (Lizzie Horwedel) Gustafson, Chad Stevens, Missy Stevens and Joe Stevens;nbsp;great-grandchildren, Danielle and Drew Pendzinski and Logan Gustafson; special niece, Barbara (Bill) Gustafson; and several other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband; brothers, Reuben, Vernon and Maurice and sister, Pearl.
Mass of Resurrection will be held at 1pm Friday, December 17, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church.nbsp; Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 4pm until 7pm Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, ILnbsp; 61103.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established by the family.nbsp; Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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