Margaret ' Louise' Brechon

Margaret L. ‘Louise’ Brechon, 82, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013. She was born in Dixon, Il on March 20, 1931; the daughter of Claire and Myrna (Gruber) Baker. Louise graduated from Dixon High School. She married Francis ‘Frank’ Brechon on December 29, 1951 and they spent 50 years together until his death in 2002. Louise worked at the YMCA and as a loan officer for several years until her retirement. She cherished her family, especially, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bridge and helping out her friends. She enjoyed the years she spent volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association and keeping up with the Alpine Retirees. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Louise is survived by her children, Mike (Kathleen) Brechon, Cynthia Vesely, Marc (Tammy) Brechon, Jeff (Mary) Brechon, Scot (Jami) Brechon and Mitch (Lisa) Brechon ; grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Amy, Katie (Jesse), Megan, Daniel, Kyle, Corey, Cody, Tyler, Zachary, Maddie, Mikayla, Hannah and Cooper; great-grandchildren, Jack, Henry and Rieker; brother, Larry (Inge) Baker. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Francis ‘Frank’; brothers, Gene, Rod, and John Baker; sister, June Shafer; son-in-law, Bill Vesely. Memorial service at 3:30 pm on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Visitation from 1:30 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor’s charity of choice. To extend condolences visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com