Marie F. Gravagno

Marie F. Gravagno,nbsp;83 of Rockford passed away Friday February 4, 2011.nbsp; Marie was born April 26, 1927 in Chicago.nbsp; The daughter of Albert and Angeline Jenik.nbsp; She married Joseph Gravagno in Chicago on December 18, 1949. nbsp; She was also a professional seamstress, who workednbsp;at Blums Voguenbsp;for many famous actresses in the 40s.nbsp; With her skills as a seamstress, she taught her family to sew. nbsp;Marie worked as a CNA (sp) in the Rockford area.nbsp;
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; children, Josette Marie Gravagno of Rockford and Angela Mary Morgan of Michigan; grandchildren, Christopher William (Anna) Gravagno of Rockford, Ryan Michael Gravagno of Rockford, Gregory Philip Morgan of Michigan and Jared Beem of Wisconsin; great-grandchildren, Darryl William and Kylie Ann.nbsp; Brother, Albert (Gladys) Jenik.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents; daughter,nbsp;Annette Beem and brother ,James Jenik.
Services at 11:00am Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Salem Lutheran Church 1629 S. 6th St.nbsp;Rockford,nbsp;Illinoisnbsp;61104.nbsp; Visitation from 10 to 11 am nbsp;Tuesday in the church.nbsp; Memorials to the American Cancer Society.nbsp; The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel. Express online condolences to fitzgeraldfh.com.