Patricia A. Fleagle

PATRICIA A. FLEAGLE, 77, Rockford, died at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, August 26, 2007 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born October 26, 1929 in Peoria, IL. daughter of Parnell and Viola Heintzman Parker. Graduated from West High School in 1947. Married Donald Fleagle in Rockford on June 17, 1950. Employed by Greenlee Textron for many years, retiring in 2000. Pat enjoyed life and had a wonderful sense of humor. She and her husband traveled extensively throughout the 48 states. She truly loved all of nature, animals and the many wonders of the outdoors. Survivors include her sisters, Barbara Jean (Robert) Manson, Rockford and Mary Jo Smith, Eau Claire, WI.; sisters-in-law, Betty Reece and Dorothy Condie; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth (Kevin) Patterson, Michael (Jean) Manson, Thomas Manson, John (Molly) Manson, Timothy Manson, Paul Manson, Kathryn (John) Sczepanski, Kimberly (Shawn) Buzzard, Colleen (Jon) Robash, Mark Condie, Patti Crowe, Judy (Tom) Koch, David Reece, Dennis Reece and Jeanne Reece. She is also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her husband on January 27, 1983, her parents and her niece, Sally. Pats family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Provena St. Anne Center for the kindness and care given to our ""Buttercup"" . A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2007 in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Geary officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh