Keith D. Hayes

Keith D. Hayes, 66, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Keith was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Delores Hayes. Keith married Donna Barton in Rickardsville, Iowa on July 18, 1970. He retired in 2001 after working at Chrysler for 35 years. Keith was an avid golfer and had worked part time at Swan Hills Golf Course. He loved woodworking, gardening and Euchre. He enjoyed having his morning coffee with his fellow retired friends at the mall. Keith was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the UAW. Keith is lovingly survived by his wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Germaine Hayes of East Dubuque, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brothers, Gerald and Merlin, sister, Donna Rezac, Joyce Burton, and twin sister, Kay Ann Hayes. Funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rickardsville, Iowa with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitations from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel with a visitation also on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Hoffmann-Schneider-Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials to be established by the family. To