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Elmer Mikkelson

February 16, 1925 — January 8, 2013

Elmer R. Mikkelson, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in P.A. Peterson Home.nbsp; He was born February 16, 1925, in Clinton, Minnesota, the son of Olaf J. and K. Mathilda (Eide) Mikkelson.nbsp; Elmer married Marian L. Graham in Rockford on October 27, 1951. Elmer worked at Sundstrand Corporation retiring in May, 1986, after 24 years. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.nbsp; Elmer was a past member of the Belvidere Moose Club.nbsp; He enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing Cribbage with his friend, Tim, and working around his home.

He is survived by his sisterinlaw, Connie Mikkelson and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Marian, in 2002; his brothers, Alfred, Mervin, Julius, Johnny, and Leonard; his sisters, Olga Schneller, Clara Clark, Katherine Huselid, and 3 sisters during childhood, and his special pets, Tippy and Tiger. The family would like to thank Emeritus of Rockford for making Elmers home so comfortable and the P.A. Peterson staff for the comfort and care given to Elmer during his final weeks.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford,nbsp;with Reverend Jeffrey Fricke officiating.nbsp; Private family burial in Scandinavian Cemetery at a later date.nbsp; Visitation from 2:00pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.nbsp; Memorials to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St, Rockford, Northern Illinois Hospice Care and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Rd, Rockford, 61108, or American Cancer Society,4312 E. State St. Rockford, 61108.nbsp; Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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