John Douglas Schissel's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

John Douglas Schissel

August 18, 1944 - April 27, 2025 (80 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

John Douglas Schissel's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory

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John Douglas Schissel

August 18, 1944 - April 27, 2025 (80 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

John Douglas Schissel Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Douglas Schissel (Rockford, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 27, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Douglas Schissel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph N. Schissel and Martina L. Schissel. He is survived by: his sons, Scott A. (Valerie E.) and Michael D. (Jaynee N.); his grandchildren, Lisa A. (Eric D. Honkamp), Andrew J. Schissel, Luke A. Schissel, Lauren E. Honkamp, Alexandra C. Honkamp, McKinnon J. Schissel and Devyn M. Schissel; and his siblings, Dennis, Peter Schissel and Kathleen Green.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Bernadette Catholic Church (2400 Bell Ave, Rockford, IL 61103).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Rock River Valley Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory



Mon

May 05

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside
3910 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Tue

May 06

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Bernadette Catholic Church
2400 Bell Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Tue

May 06

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Bernadette Catholic Church
2400 Bell Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

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