Lucille Fitzner

Lucille Fitzner, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family. Lucille was born on April 9, 1923 in Chicago, IL. She was a long time resident of Greensboro, NC for many years where she was a homemaker. She was very active with friends, family, and her church. She enjoyed many hobbies such as: golfing, bowling, knitting, sewing, baking, decorating, traveling, and just enjoying life. She has resided in Roscoe, IL for the last 3 years with her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tom Trotter.

We take comfort in knowing that she was greeted in heaven by loved ones that passed before her. Predeceased in death by her parents; Edward and Emeline Holm; siblings, Glenn, Dan, Ray, Earl, Ralph, Beatrice, Grace, and June; her husband of 64 years, Paul R. Fitzner; son, James and his first wife, Phoebe; son, Gary; grandson, Chase; and her beloved little doggy, Heidi.

Lucille is survived by her brother, Gene Holm; daughter, Carol (Tom) Trotter; her son, Michael (Catherine) Fitzner; daughter-in-law, Linda Fitzner; daughter-in-law, Regine Fitzner; 10 grand-children, Lisa, Thomas, Lora, Jennifer, Penni, Beth, Mark, Sam and Charlie; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren.

A very special thank-you to Pamela, for all of her love and care she gave to Lucille over the past year.

There will be a private service for immediate family on July 7, 2020 at Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel in Roscoe, IL. A graveside service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro. 

George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family with local funeral arrangements.

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