Michele Carolyn Mercaitis

August 14, 1942 - July 18, 2018

Michele Carolyn Mercaitis, 75, of Rockford died on July 18, 2018 in her home. Born on August 14, 1942 in Maquoketa, IA; daughter of Adolph and Virginia (Bradley) Lage. Graduate of West High School. United in marriage to Joseph John Mercaitis Jr. on June 2, 1962. Michele enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, playing solitaire and listening to country music. She was a devoted grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with the kids and playing board games. Survived by children, Nancy Peterson, Richard (Jody) Mercaitis, Christine Fedie, Nicholas Mercaitis, Joseph Mercaitis, all of Rockford, Andrew (Nancy) Mercaitis of Stillman Valley; grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Peterson of Marietta, GA, Jessica Peterson of Atlanta, GA, Jake (Patricia) Fedie of Roscoe, Rachel (Justin) Berry of Davis Junction, Nicholas Marsh, Brooke Dodson, Brittany Mercaitis, Jazmine Mercaitis, Tiffany Mercaitis all of Rockford, Rylee Mercaitis, Jenna Mercaitis both of Stillman Valley, Brittnie Johnson-Brugman of Rockford; great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Landon, Ava, Mason, Nicholas, Gemma, Lydia, Logan, Keyleah, Sophieah and Alex; sister-in-law, Connie Williams of Rockford, brother-in-law, Michael (Cindy) Mercaitis of Rockford; nephews, Mike Williams and Jeff Williams both of Hayward, WI, David (Fran) Ortmeier of LaCrosse, WI; niece, Melinda (Eric) Gilbertson of Onalaska, WI and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sheral Ortmeier and husband, Joseph. Michele’s family is grateful to the Scott and Julie from Mercy Home Care for the compassionate care of our mother. Celebration of Life/Open House on July 29, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the family home, 4727 Marble Manor, Rockford, 61102. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Memorials may be made to the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com