Dolores "Doly" McDermott's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

Dolores "Doly" McDermott

August 19, 1927 - August 8, 2025 (97 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Dolores "Doly" McDermott's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

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Dolores "Doly" McDermott

August 19, 1927 - August 8, 2025 (97 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

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Dolores McDermott Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dolores McDermott of Rockford, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dolores left this world on August 8, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dolores McDermott to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louie T Olson and Cora Olson (Nordhus); her son Dan; her husband Jerry; her siblings, Lovila Opperman (Earl), Millie Peterson (Ernie), Louis Olson and Kenneth Olson; and her stepsister Lorraine Olson.

She is survived by: her children, Sue Mroz (John), Mike McDermott (Barb) and Kevin McDermott (Cathy); her grandchildren, Dan Mroz (Rachel), Amie Nogami (Toru), Theresa McDermott, Michael Jr. McDermott (Natalie), Joe McDermott (Amber), Steven McDermott (Jenny Nowicki), Tyler Atchley (Caitlin), Tasha LaSala (Alex), Sarah McDermott (Moneer Yaqubi), Emily Miller (Austin) and Luke McDermott (Carolyn Alcock); her great grandchildren, Joseph, Maxwell, Elizabeth Mroz, John, Samuel Swanson, Aaliyah, Michaiah, Malachi McDermott, Matthew, Mamie, Mary Bielefeldt, Isla, Ian McDermott, Noah, Amiya, Amelia McDermott, Liam McFadden, Christian, Dakota LaSala, Ella, Alaia Atchley, Kevy and Zaira Yaqubi; her half-sister Ardes Pitmann; and her nephews, Curt Olson (Doty) and Denny Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rosecrance, who assisted her son Dan with a lifelong illness.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory



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Aug 13

Visitation

Holy Family Church
4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Wed

Aug 13

Visitation

Holy Family Church
4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Wed

Aug 13

Burial

Calvary Catholic Cemetery - Winnebago/Rockford
8616 W State Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088

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