Donald Huhsman

DONALD HUHSMAN, 79 MACHESNEY PARK - Donald Huhsman 79 of Machesney Park, IL., passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1936 in Staunton, IL. The son of August and Mary Flaim Huhsman. He graduated West High School class of 1955. Don served in the U.S. Navy. He married Sandra Stahulak in St James Church on September 14, 1957. He worked at Ingersoll Milling Machine for 30 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of St Bridget Church. Don was an avid Mickey Mouse collector. Don is survived by his wife; children, Gregory (Tina) Huhsman of Roscoe, Kim Marie (John) Wentland of Machesney Park. Grandchildren, Joshua J., Christopher J. (Alison), and Zachary J. Wentland; Great granddaughter, Elle and Brooklyn; Brother, Louis J. Huhsman of Rockford and former daughter-in-law and friend Susan Huhsman. Predeceased by his parents, granddaughter, Ashley E. Huhsman, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Special thank you to OSF Hospice, St Anthony Medical Center and especially Brenda Schmidt , 4 west and the entire nursing staff. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at St Bridget Church with visitation on Monday, November 23, 2015, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials to Lifescape, 700 Auburn St., Rockford, IL and Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St. Rockford, IL. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.