Richard C. "Dick" Axley's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

Richard C. "Dick" Axley

November 12, 1942 - October 13, 2026 (83 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Richard C. "Dick" Axley's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

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Richard C. "Dick" Axley

November 12, 1942 - October 13, 2026 (83 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

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Richard C. Axley Obituary

The passing of Richard C. Axley (Rockford, Illinois) occurred on October 13, 2026. Richard, born on November 12, 1942, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Filbert Axley and Betty Axley; and his wife Karen (Honl). He is survived by: his siblings, Marcia Clabough (Chuck) and Paul Axley (Regina); his siblings-in-law, Julie O'Leary and Dennis Honl; his nieces and nephews, Makayla Mulholland, Sarah Aschenbach, Mandy Curtin, Peyton Honl, Charles, Drew, Peter Clabough and Paul Axley Jr.; and his friend Mauh Nah Tee See.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Rita Catholic Church (6254 Valley Knoll Dr, Rockford, IL 61109). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Mauh Nah Tee See Country Club (5151 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory



Mon

Oct 26

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Rita Catholic Church
6254 Valley Knoll Dr, Rockford, IL 61109

Sun

Nov 08

Celebration of life

12:00 PM

Mauh Nah Tee See Country Club
5151 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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