Loving Husband, Father and Papa
Frank A. Tallacksen, of Rockford, passed away Thursday May 13, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born March 14, 1933 in Rockford; son of Ralph and Mary Tallacksen. He married Eva B. Saavedra in Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island on August 9, 1973. Frank worked for Eclipse for 43 years and never missed a day of work. He enjoyed his retirement, spending more time with his wife and family. Frank had a wonderful spirit and personality that people fell in love with as soon as they met him. He is a member of St. Patrick Church.
He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Eva; children, Jean (Marshall) Hungness of Rockford, Margaret (Mike) Shoger of Sterling, Marian (Richard Jr) Gonzalez of Rockford, Ernest (Maria) Saavedra of Rockford; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter (Cookie), Harold (Mary Jane) and Junior (Helen); sisters, Evelyn Tallacksen and Pat Jones Son-in-law; Wenddell Cypret Predeceased by his parents, daughter, Tammy Cypret; siblings, Leroy, Clarence, George, Harry, Howard, Mary, Margaret and Ruth.
Mass of Resurrection at St Patrick Church on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00am with Father Ricardo Hernandez officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2pm until 4pm Sunday, May 16 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave, with prayer service at 4pm. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com
Loving Husband, Father and Papa
Frank A. Tallacksen, of Rockford, passed away Thursday May 13, 2010 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born March 14, 1933 in Rockford; son of Ralph and Mary Tallacksen. He married Eva B. Saavedra in Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island on August 9, 1973. Frank worked for Eclipse for 43 years and never missed a day of work. He enjoyed his retirement, spending more time with his wife and family. Frank had a wonderful spirit and personality that people fell in love with as soon as they met him. He is a member of St. Patrick Church.
He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Eva; children, Jean (Marshall) Hungness of Rockford, Margaret (Mike) Shoger of Sterling, Marian (Richard Jr) Gonzalez of Rockford, Ernest (Maria) Saavedra of Rockford; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter (Cookie), Harold (Mary Jane) and Junior (Helen); sisters, Evelyn Tallacksen and Pat Jones Son-in-law; Wenddell Cypret Predeceased by his parents, daughter, Tammy Cypret; siblings, Leroy, Clarence, George, Harry, Howard, Mary, Margaret and Ruth.
Mass of Resurrection at St Patrick Church on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00am with Father Ricardo Hernandez officiating. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2pm until 4pm Sunday, May 16 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave, with prayer service at 4pm. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com
Family Members
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(infant girl) Tallacksen
1924–1924
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Mary Frances Tallacksen
1924–1930
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George Robert Tallacksen
1925–1927
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Earl Leroy Tallacksen
1926–1926
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Harry Albert Tallacksen Sr
1928–2000
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Howard Ray Tallacksen
1929–1994
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Harold Roy Tallacksen
1929–2014
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Ruth Marie Tallacksen
1930–2006
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Evelyn Mae Tallacksen Shapley
1931–2013
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Ralph B "Junior" Tallacksen Jr
1931–2020
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Clarence Paul Tallacksen
1938–1939
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Walter C. Tallacksen
1940–2018
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