Belvidere, IL

Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Sr, 68 of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 2, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Miguel was born September 30, 1948 in Mexico, the son of Jose and Maria Rodriguez.  He married Lucia on February 9, 1975 in Mexico City and to this union two children were born.  Miguel graduated from the University National Autonomous of Mexico and was employed by the Woodstock Community School District 200.  Miguel was a member of the Future Latinos America and received the Sue Palmore Award of Excellence, working with students to go to college.  Miguel made his spiritual home at Christ Lutheran Church; he enjoyed soccer, golf and spending time with his family.

Miguel is loved and will be missed by his wife, Lucia; children, Ana (Jason) Parsons and Miguel (Courtney) Rodriguez; grandchildren, Taylor, Kaylee, Landen Parsons, Gracyn, Hudson and Emercyn Rodriguez; sister, Delia Pagola and Brother Pepe.  Miguel is preceded in death by his sisters, Silvia and Sara; brothers, Raul and Rolando.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 at Christ Lutheran Church 425 Riverside Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Neal Cannon, Associated Pastor officiating, cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials can be given in care https://www.youcaring.com/miguel-rodriguez-and-family-593760#.V3bCvqN-Pm8.facebook in lieu of flowers.  Arrangements by Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008.  To light a candle or to share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com