Ronald Edward Kitsemble, age 76, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1947 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Grace (Laufenberg) and Harold Kitsemble. He married the love of his life, Phyllis (Brace) on June 11, 1976 and they spent 47 wonderful years together.
Ronald’s ideal day was finishing off a day of work by mowing his lawn and enjoying a cold beer on his deck. He loved mowing, working on his farm, and gardening. Ronald loved his family, he was very proud of his children for being hard working like himself.
Ron is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kitsemble; children, Kerry (Robert) Jerrett, Kelly (Jose) Gomez, Donald (Lisa) Kitsemble, and Christina (Dan) Gillis; grandchildren, Amandalyn, Wade, Nevaeh, Jose, Kaylyn, Payton, Amber, Kristian, and Kimber; great-grandchildren, Everly, Rhett, Grayson, William, Natalya, Devon, and Atlas; siblings, Russ (Linda) Kitsemble, Rodney (Jenna) Kitsemble, Virgil (Rose) Kitsemble, Rose (Gonzie) Padilla, Sharon Kitsemble, Dorothy (Dwayne) Wilson, and Susan (Dale) Wilson; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Harold Kitsemble; and siblings, Jean Ann Kitsemble, Jonie Lynn Kitsemble, and Shirley Kitsemble.
A visitation for Ronald will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Luncheon to follow.