William Wright

William “Bill” Wright, 82, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Thomas and Bernice Wright. Bill was a life-long resident of Rockford IL. After graduating from East High School Bill was employed by Sjostrom, where he worked for a number of years alongside his father. He served our country in the US Army. He joined the Rockford Fire Department in 1964 and retired after 26 years of service in 1991. For many years he owned and operated “Bill’s Frame Shop” in Loves Park IL. He was married to the love of his life Margie for 49 years. He was an extremely devoted father and husband.

Bill is survived by his children: daughter, Pamela Fetters, sons, Michael (Daniel Ford) Robert (Susan Schneider) granddaughters Nicole Fetters-Murphy (Mark) Brandice Fetters (Jay Sanders); great grandchildren, Jacob (Nicci) Savannah, Gabrielle and Alexis, and great-great grandchildren Sammi and Lizzi, sister, Carye Mae (Leroy) Bessert, many nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends Gary and Marilyn Johnson. Predeceased by his wife, Margie, parents, and sister, Gayle (Duwayne) LaFontain.

Our family is thankful for the attentive care and support received from his home caregivers.

A funeral service for Bill will be Monday May 10 at 2:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home, located at 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115. A limited walk through visitation will be held at 1:00pm until the time of service. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family asks, in lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bill made to the Alzheimers Association.