Ivan M. Eye

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ivan M. Eye of Machesney Park, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 6, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marian N. Webber and Marion E. Eye; and his siblings, Donald Eye, Dale Eye, Beverly Kurlinkus, Sandra Eye, Thomas Fitzgerald and Richard Fitzgerald.

He is survived by: his wife Martha R. Spencer; his children, Christopher Eye, Mark Eye (Jennifer), Teresa Papini (Sid) and Bridget Cabral (Mario); his grandchildren, Steven Eye, Matthew Eye, Heidi Eye, Katelin Eye, Tabitha Eye, Nick Papini, Neil Papini (Danielle), Jessica McGriff (Keith), Tiffany Bannister (Tom), Martinea Henning (Jon), Justin Ols (Codie) and Melonie Rydholm; his great grandchildren, Hazel Wright, Nick Papini Jr., Noah Papini, Mason Papini, Michael McGriff, Rachel McGriff, James Thompson, Jazmine Henning, Phoenix Henning, Jasper Henning, Skylee Ols, Reese Ols, Damon Ols, Novillie Cabral, Elena Cabral-Rydholm, Izzabella Rydholm and Zylas Rydholm; and his siblings, Harold Eye (Carolyn) and Debra Schafer (Scott).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 9:30 AM. A rosary will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford (1860 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Bridget Catholic Church (600 Clifford Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111).