Roxanne Dae Fornander

Roxanne Dae Fornander, 72, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Born on July 26, 1953, in Oak Park, Illinois, she was the daughter of Frances and Joni (Day) Fitzgerald.

Roxanne devoted more than thirty years to a nursing career that embodied her deep compassion, strength, and genuine commitment to caring for others. She touched countless lives through her kindness, professionalism, and calm, steady presence. Above all, she will be remembered for her profound love of family, her generous heart, and the quiet strength that defined her life.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Ernest L. Fornander, whom she married on October 11, 1991. Roxanne is also survived by her brother, Kurt Jones (Tammy), her sister, Adrienne Johnson (Derek), and her children: Desiree Lang (Abel), Vikki Murray, Amy Clark (Jason), Brian Murray (Christina), Sandra Cohen (Michael), Scott Fornander (Allison), Stephen Fornander, Sarah Fornander, and Sean Fornander (Amy). She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Joni Jones.

Roxanne will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her large and loving family.