F. Jack LaFever, 94 of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter in Huntley on Saturday, September 21, 2013 following a long illness.
He was born September 23, 1918 in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Ray F. and Stella (Girard) LaFever, Sr. He was a top-notch radar-man and sailed on the aircraft carrier, The Hancock, while serving in the United States Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Marion J. Wagner on October 23, 1939 in Marinette, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in Rockford and Jack worked in sales in the food industry. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Rockford for 66 years, was active in the Knights of Columbus and had served a term as Grand Knight. He loved people and enjoyed sharing his many stories.
Jack is survived by his wife of 73 years, Marion, his daughter, Karen (Deacon Louis) Farinella of Huntley, his grandchildren, Kristine (Andrew) Hahn, Michelle (Matthew) Krol, Jennifer (William) Tichenor & Nicole Farinella, his great-grandchildren, Allyson Hahn, Ethan, Aiden, Beckham, Liam & Griffin Krol, Luis, Mikayla, Nicolas and Evan Tichenor. He was preceded in death by brothers, Leslie (Dorothy) & Ray F. (Betty) LaFever.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Marinette, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Muldoon Council, Chapter # 470, 1429 Myott Ave. Rockford, IL 61126.
On Tuesday, October 1st there will visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2715 Taylor Street, Marinette, Wisconsin. Burial will be that afternoon in Forest Home Cemetery.
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Karen and Lou - We wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this trying time. While we couldn't attend the funeral Mass we did stop by and pay our respects and prayers to Karen's father. Blessings to you and yours
Marion, Karen and family - My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I will never forget the times we would always meet when he would make his stop at the cafeteria at Amerock. They always teased me about my laugh, but Jack had a laugh you wouldn't forget. Even after church he (and Marion) would always stop and carry on a pleasant conversation. I passed the write up on to my sisters that are out of town and especially Patty Ann in S.C. who was his God Child. May God bless all of you at this time.