Friederike Stadalius

Friederike Stadalius, 103, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born November 12, 1913, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Frederick and Karolina (Lang) Brandstetter. Married Joseph Stadalius on October 1, 1949, in Munich. Rockford area resident since September 1953. Employed by Testor Corporation for 24 years, retiring in 1976. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She enjoyed nature, loved her German Shepard dogs and taking them for walks at Rock Cut Park. Survivors include her dear friends, Garwin (Charlotte) LaRose and family, Gene (Daisy) Akey and family, Maynard (Linda) Keller, Sam Fertitta and family. Predeceased by her husband; son, Bernard; and sister, Elizabeth Labots.

Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to service time. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., Loves Park.