Gerald Hugh Mcgovern

ROCKFORD- Gerald Hugh McGovern, age 84, of Rockford and formerly of Grand Rapids, MI & Arlington Heights, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 31, 2017. Born in Granite City, IL on July 24,1933 to Hugh & Wilma McGovern (Wickham). Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend, he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Lou McGovern (Stubblefield); children, Timothy (Marlene) McGovern, Anne (Kelly) Baird, Patrick (Denise) McGovern and Sarah (William) White; grandchildren, James, Caitlin, Matthew, Eric, Gregory, Amanda, Allison, Daniel, Elizabeth, Andrew, Joshua, Rachel and Steven; great-grandson; Henry James; brother, Donald (Mary) McGovern; nieces & nephews, Jeffrey,Michael, Stephen, Daniel and Mary. He is predeceased by his parents; and sister, Shirley Hatch.

Private Family Services. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

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