Anthony "Tony" Kryzaniak

Anthony “Tony” M. Kryzaniak, 90, of Rockford was called home Friday, November 30, 2018. Born January 16, 1928, in Oshkosh, Wis., the son of Albert E. and Helen (Sierakowski) Kryzaniak. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Married Carol B. Coulson on October 7, 1950, in Oshkosh, Wis. Employed as the building and grounds engineer, retired from River Bluff Nursing Home. Member of Beth Eden United Methodist Church. Avid Green Bay Packer fan and was a Mr. Fix-it. He enjoyed fishing, camping and most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include Joan Wesley; his children, Kristy Shipton, daughter-in-law, Linda Kryzaniak, Kathy (Denny) Berschneider, Judy (Mark) Siefert and Helen (Roy) Duncum; 9 grandchildren, Mark (Melissa) Shipton, Lindsay (Derek) Ferguson, Jamie (Troy) Meyers, Amy Block, Cammy (Luke) Konop, Jennifer (Freddie) Miller, Amanda (Mike) Lushniak, Nathan (Becca) Siefert and Brian Siefert; and 19 great-grandchildren with number 20 arriving in 2019; sister, Lorraine Baldwin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Carol; parents; son, Larry Kryzaniak; grandsons, Brian Berschneider and Nehemiah Hall; and 5 siblings.

Special thanks to Vickie and Karen from Journey Care. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, in Beth Eden United Methodist Church, 3201 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for Vets Roll. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., of Loves Park.