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Frank "Allen" Nightingale Jr.

January 25, 1931 — June 25, 2018

Frank “Allen” Nightingale Jr., 87, of Cherry Valley, passed away June 25, 2018 in Rockford surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1931 in Jacksonville, FL; he was the son of Frank A. and Mabel C. (Peacock) Nightingale Sr.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Allen was a member of the Tebala Shriners.
He was an avid reader who enjoyed wood working, music, gardening, bird watching and spending time with his grandchildren, whom he adored.
Survivors include his children, Darcy Ekstrom, Lynn (Timothy) Lorello, Frank “Chip” A. Nightingale III and LeAnn (John) Larson; grandchildren, Alexander, Ian, Meara and Grant Lorello, Jonathan Rose, Aubrey, Joshua, and Isabella Larson; brother, Kenneth (Elisabeth) W. Nightingale; sisters, M. Jeanette Ellison and Florence E. Murrin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katheryn E. Carter and son-in-law, Steven M. Ekstrom.
Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, 6202 Charles St, Rockford. Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford. Online condolences may be submitted at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery

6202 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

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Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery

6202 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

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