Darlene Ann Ballard

Darlene Ann (Graham) Ballard, 72, of Rockford, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Born October 29, 1942 to Ralph and Barbara Wilgenbush Graham. Darlene was a graduate of Bishop Muldoon H.S. in 1960. She was a valued employee of Flow-Eze Co. for 32 years. Darlene is survived by her beloved children, David (Becky), Dennis (Yvette), Darwin (Babbi), Doug (Maggie) Ballard and Dawn (Matt) Finnan; siblings, Janet Johnson, Mary Allen, and Mike Graham; 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Darlene is predeceased by her parents; brothers, Jim and Bob; sister, Donna Vietch; and also her cherished grandson, David Ballard, Jr. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Decemeber 16, 2014, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. until time of prayer at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Darlene’s family. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, 61108.