Harold Francis Fitzgerald1
M, #13019, (1912 - 1985)
- Reference: [13019:H]
Vitals
- Birth*: 29 Aug 1912, Bethany, Moultrie Co, IL.2,3
- Marriage*: 28 Nov 1939, Izola Scroggins.2,4
- Death*: 14 Jan 1985, Bethany, Moultrie Co, IL.2,3,4
Events
- Obituary (Deceased Husband): Of Izola Scroggins, 1 Nov 2008, Decatur Herald & Review, Decatur, Macon Co, IL, Fix grandchildren & siblings; also in Mattoon Journal-Gazette & Charleston Times-Courier.4
Children of Harold Francis Fitzgerald & Izola Scroggins
- James Harold Fitzgerald+ (Dec 1941 - )
- Imogene Kay Fitzgerald (Aug 1945 - )
- Last Edited: 8 Nov 2008
Citations
- 13019.
- [S244] Unknown compiler.
- [S245] Unknown compiler, Tree #1671, Imp: Apr 21, 1998.
- [S1655] Herald-Review
, E. Izola Fitzgerald Davis, 1 Nov 2008.
E. Izola Fitzgerald Davis
SULLIVAN - E. Izola Fitzgerald Davis, 90, of Sullivan departed her life on earth to rejoin her husband, Harold F. Fitzgerald, who left us on January 14, 1985. Izola was born in Findlay, on May 13, 1918, the daughter of Ester Scroggins, farmer, and Margaret Ringo Scroggins, homemaker. She was raised in Bethany, graduated from Bethany High School, and married the love of her life, Harold Fitzgerald, on November 28, 1939. In 1940, Harold and Izola began the business of Fitzgerald Insurance Agency, located in Bethany, and ran the business as co-owners for many years, before passing the reins over to their son and grandson. Their business remains family owned and operated. Izola was an avid bridge player for over 75 years. In addition, she enjoyed her family, cooking, fishing, dancing, listening to Lawrence Welk, and playing golf. Her meaning in life came from helping to raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1990, very soon after the birth of her first great-grandchild, Izola married Horace "Hice" Davis, in Sullivan, where they lived together until his death. Her family will always remember her famous apple pies and chocolate cakes, her comfortable lap and warm embrace, and her tirelessness in playing cards and Scrabble with her grandchildren. Left behind with these memories are her sister, Valria Candage, her daughter and best friend, Imogene Fitzgerald, her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Marilyn Fitzgerald, her grandchildren, Mike and Gina Fitzgerald, Michelle and Ray Preiksaitis, and Margaret and Mark Dieringer, and her precious great-grandchildren, Ken Preiksaitis, Kristy and Christopher Stewart, Joe Wheeler, Sean and Wesley Robinson, and Anna, Grant and Reid Dieringer. A private burial will be held for immediate family, as per the wishes of Izola. She will be buried next to her husband, Harold Fitzgerald, in the family plot at St. Isidore's Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the donor's choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Dalace and Don. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published in the Decatur Herald & Review on 11/1/2008