Gordon H. Marohl

Gordon H. Marohl, 80, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Born in Stratford, WI, on April 9, 1934,; son of Henry and Cecelia (Siedl) Marohl. He graduated from Stratford High School, in 1952. Gordon married his loving wife Doris, on June 19, 1965; in Loves Park, IL. Gordon spent most of his professional life as a driver; driving for Greyhound, Enterprise, and Cassins Auto Transport. Gordon was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy, serving on a Minesweeper Ship. He was also a proud member of the Navy Club, Ship 1; called Bingo at the Teamsters Union; and was an avid Packer fan. Gordon also enjoyed his annual trip to the Cubs/Brewers games with his five brothers. He will always be known for his sharp sense of humor, and will be dearly missed. Gordon is survived by his daughter, April Marohl; grandson, Keith Feltz; great granddaughter, Eden Fisher; brothers, Walter (Bea) Marohl, of Stratford, WI; Melvin (Mary) of Athens, WI; Henry Jr. (Pat) of Stratford, WI; Anthony (Jenneva) of Wausau, WI; William (Sue) of Stratford, WI; his loving Shih-Tzu, Coco; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by his parents; his loving wife, Doris in 2014; and his nephew, Kent Marohl. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, 61108. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 East Larch St., Stratford, WI, 54484, with a visitation at church from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow Mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Eau Pleine, WI. Memorials may be made in Gordon’s honor, to the Navy Club, Ship #1, 2324 Charles St., Rockford, IL, 61104. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel. To share memories, or to express condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com