Kathleen "Kiki" Marske

Kathleen “Kiki’ Marske, 71, Loves Park, passed away peacefully in her home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Marion (Davis) Ferrall. Kiki married Dan Marske in1996. Kiki spent many years as a successful commercial realtor in Rockford and the surrounding area. She was the Founder and Executive Director of the not-for-profit Hope Reigns Ranch in 2005, which is an organization that invites the healing and restorative power of God’s love to help people to thrive, grow, reclaiming their lives and discover their unique giftedness and talents. Kiki was a longtime board member of Lifescape Community Services and Community Kitchen and a member of the Kiwanis Club for many years.

Survived by her loving husband, Dan; her daughters, Ginger Davis of Pontiac, Jennifer Winberg of Rockford and Amy (Matthew) Wiggins of Libertyville; her grandchildren, Jordan Davis, Donavan Curry, Harper Hobbs and Landon Wiggins; her sisters, Patricia Smith and Cynthia (Thomas) Darnell; her sister-in-law, Deb (Steve) Fry; her brothers-in-law, Doug (Mary) Marske and Dave (Gloria) Marske; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and her brother-in-law, Mark Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Rock Church, 6732 Harrison Av. Rockford with Reverend Gary Schwerin officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford and again from 9:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M. on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Hope Reigns Ranch, 1020 Benbrook Dr. Loves Park, IL 61111 or the Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St. Rockford, IL 61102. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.