Nick J. Dewitt

Nick J. DeWitt, 66, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in his home. He was born October 23, 1955, in Quincey, the son of Jimmie and Shirley (Chambers) DeWitt. Nick married Karen White in Rockford on September 29, 1984. He was the drafting manager at Steel Fabricating for many years. Nick was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening, and loved to cook and teaching his daughters new recipes.
Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Karen; his daughters, Ashley DeWitt and Michelle Heredia; his mother, Shirley Dewitt; his sister, Jaime (Sonny) Lewis; his brother, Vince DeWitt; his niece, Shelly (Chris) Lewis and 2 nephews, Danny Merkel and Jimmy (Jill) O’Keefe. Predeceased by his father, Jimmie.
A Memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. Cremation rites have been accorded. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.