Obituary

Shirley L. Faerber, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1929, in Oglesby, IL, the daughter of James and Elsie (Mormon) Scalarini.

Shirley married Richard L Faerber in 1951 in LaSalle, IL. After moving to Rockford, they became active members of Tabor Lutheran Church. Avid golfer, she had 2 hole- in-ones and participated in many city golf outings and tournaments. Shirley cherished the time spent at Lake Mills, boating, fishing and golfing. She was a retired Vice President of the Trust Department at Amcore Bank.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 71 years, Richard; son, Donald (Beverly) Faerber; daughter in law, Wilma Faerber; grandchildren, Adrienne (Sam) Burdick, Jessica (Anthony) Muse, Nicholas (Darla) Faerber and Sarah (Dan) Tempin and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Richard A. Faerber.

Special thank you to the Staff at Symphony Maple Crest Nursing Home in Belvidere and the Nursing staff at Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside, for their care and compassion.

A Visitation for Shirley will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory – Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Private Inurnment at Scandinavian Cemetery. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.