Folke O.H. Clauson

Folke O.H. Clauson, 83, Rockford, died suddenly at 12:32 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010 in his home. Born August 20, 1927 in Ranea Sweden, son of Oskar F. and Agnes Nyberg Clauson. Married Donna J. Briggs Egeness on February 15, 1969. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Employed by Elco Industries for 43 years, retiring as a foreman in 1993. Folke was an uncomplicated man who could always be counted on to help others. He enjoyed wood-working and fishing and had a deep appreciation for nature. He dearly loved his wife and family and had a special relationship with his great-granddaughter, Natalia.Survivors include his wife, Donna; son, Steven F. Clauson; daughter, Jeanine S. (Dave) Morales; step-son, Brian F. (Caroline) Egeness; step-daughter, Sherri L. (Nathan) Radtke; grandchildren, Jamie (Donahue) Franklin, Kimberly (Angel) Jimenez; step-grandchildren, Salena Ambrosia, Connor M. Egeness, Isabell L. Egeness, Megan, Abbigale and Lucas Radtke; great-grandchildren Jessica and Haylee Fagerstrom, Alan Franklin, Matia Jimenez; step great-granddaughter, Natalia Maelyn Ambrosia. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Sonja Lundberg.Visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.,