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Evelyn "Evie" M. Herbig Dahl

December 14, 1924 — August 10, 2015

Evelyn “Evie” Marlene Herbig Dahl, 90, of Rockford, passed away, Monday, August 10, 2015; in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born December 14, 1924 in rural Pecatonica, IL; to parents Ray and Urilla (Seibert) Herbig. She attended one room classes at Watson School for 8 years, then moved to Seward and graduated from Pecatonica High in 1942. Evie married Robert Dahl on January 24, 1945 in Santa Barbara, California. Residing in Rockford, she was employed by Amerock Corporation for 27 years, retiring in 1988. Evie was a long standing member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. She was an avid golfer, full of love and life, and loved by everyone who met her. Evie loved her family, and her family loved and cherished her. If love could have saved her, she would have lived forever. She was the life of the party as long as you had wine.
She is survived by her sister, Alice Chandler of Sterling, IL; brother, Floyd Herbig of Rockford; children, Dennis Dahl, of Spring Green, WI, Connie (Jerry) Wagner of Golden Valley, AZ; daughter-in-law, Jo Mary Dahl of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Natalie Dahl, Carrie (Jeanette) McBriar, Kellie (Chad) Knutti, Travis (Shanna) Dahl, Kimberly (Kristen) McBriar, Justin Dahl, Kathryn Wagner; great grandchildren, Brianna, Braeden, Brooke, and Ellarie Dahl, Logan and Brylee Knutti, and Isaac McBriar.
Evie is predeceased by her husband, Robert; son, Douglas Dahl; brothers, LaVern and Lawrence Herbig.
Evie’s family would like send a loving thank you to Becky Johnson for taking care of Evie. Also, a heartfelt thanks to Heartland Hospice (Julie Yates) for all of their loving care and support.

Funeral service will be 11AM, Friday, August 14, 2015; at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4055 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL, 61103; with Rev. Douglas Williams officiating. Burial to follow at Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7PM, Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL, 61103; and also one hour prior to service on Friday at Church. Memorial donations may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or to Heartland Hospice. Funeral arrangements cared for by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel.

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Friday, August 14, 2015

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Aldersgate United Methodist Church

4055 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

4055 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

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