Mary J. Sturm Obituary
The passing of Mary J. Sturm (Rockford, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 25, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary J. Sturm to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wally Sturm; her parents, Leo Rizzoli and Florence Rizzoli (Glass); and her brother John Rizzoli. She is survived by: her children, Margaret Larson (Tim), Richard Sturm (Linda Sheridan), John Sturm (Liz) and Charlie Sturm; her grandchildren, Ben Larson (Sarah Widder), Sam Larson, Karl Sturm, Mary Sanchez (Josue), Jacob Sturm, Keenan Sturm and Aaron Fishe; her great grandchild Javier Sanchez; her sister-in-law Jeanne Rizzoli; and her close friend Marilyn Dougherty. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockford Park District Foundation will be used to plant a tree in her honor next to the one planted for Wally in Aldeen Park.
