Greta Pettersen

Greta Pettersen, 67, Rockford, died at 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born April 6, 1943 in Lillesand, Norway, daughter of Koll and Gudrun Hjertnes Harring. Graduated from East High School in 1961. She had formerly been employed by Barber Colman Co, Magna, Rockford School Board and had spent the past 20 years of her career with Hamilton Sundstrand. Greta was an accomplished woman who had many talents. She was an excellent seamstress and a very creative cook and baker. Survivors include her daughters, Tamara ((Douglas) Taylor, Coral Springs, FL and Amy (Christopher) Vincer, Houston, TX; grandchildren, Kelsey, Stephanie and Lucas Taylor and Katie and Allison Vincer; father, Koll Harring, Rockford; brothers, Paul (Carla) Harring and Allan Harring, Rockford; step-brothers, Tom (Maryann) Nimmo and Bob (Georgiann) Nimmo, Rockford; nephew, Steve Harring; step- nieces and nephews, Bob Nimmo, Jr, Sue Middleton, Heather Deming and Tom Nimmo, Jr. Also survived by Kim Krueger and Patti McDuff both of Rockford, who were like daughters to her; great-nieces and nephews and cousins in Norway. Predeceased by her Mother, Gudrun Harring; step-mother, Doris Harring and nephew, David Harring. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Pastor Gary Larson officiating. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service on Saturday. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.