Edward Ortgiesen
(January 18, 1938 - November 5, 2008)

Edward Ortgiesen, 70, of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Provena St. Anne Center, Rockford.

Mr. Ortgiesen was born January 18, 1938, in Dixon, the son of George and Mabel (Hoffmaster) Ortgiesen. He married Donna Burch on August 24, 1963, in Dixon.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Michele (Brian) O'Kelley of Rockford and Audra (Eric) Swenson of Stillman Valley; and three grandchildren.

The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel.