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TONJA LYNETTE BOX, 56 ROCKFORD - Tonja Lynette Box, 56, departed this earthly life on April 22, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born May 8, 1956, in Rockford, Illinois. Tan as she was so lovingly called by her family and friends worked for many years at North Towne Cinema, Air-Guard, and Lowe's Distribution Center before coming ill. Tan leaves to cherish her memories, her mother and step-father, Ynobie and John Zackery of Rockford, IL; two sisters, Clara Box and Yvonne Zackery; and one brother, Curtis Zackery. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Collins and Stone Funeral Home, 128 S. Fifth Street, with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Rev. Ovester Armstrong will deliver the eulogy.
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Was a very close Friend during our High School years at Auburn. I remember Tanja would come by our home and visit for hours as most of the teenagers would do during the summer. A beautiful person continue resting in the arms of Christ.
Sheryl Squire
Friend
April 19, 2021
To the family and friend's of Tan, may God comfort you during this time of sorrow and grief. Tan was a special friend and was loved and will be missed by many. God bless all the family and friend's of Tan.
May 3, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly Garrett
April 28, 2013
Clara Box and family,my prayers are with you through this difficult time know that God will see you through.
Lori Whitaker-Thurman
April 28, 2013
To the Box & Zackery Family May God Bring you Peace during your time of Loss. Tan was a close friend during our high school years at Auburn High School! God Bless you! May she have everylasting Peace.
Sheryl Squire
April 27, 2013
Tan i will never forget the good old days we had good times rest in peace my love. Pam Hill
Pamela Hill
April 27, 2013
I LOVE YOU SISTER TAN ONE OF MY BEST FRIEND GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE.
willa benford
April 27, 2013
Blessings to the Zackery and Box family during this time of loss. Tan, you wll be missed by all who knew you.
Phyllis Moore
April 27, 2013
RIP Tan. You will truly be missed, God has called another great soldier home.
Loretta Horton
April 27, 2013
To:The Tanya Box Family,
May God Bless You and Keep You During Your Time Of Bereavement. I Have Known Tanya For a Long Time and She Was An Exordinary Person.
Love In Jesus Christ Name,
Linda Rose Simmons
Linda Rose Simmons
April 26, 2013
the Box Family, It was a privilege to know Tan, Her an my sister was best of friend, When ever
you so Tan, she had this smile that would light up the room, she was a very special person, To the family my prayers are with you God Blessed you all
Annie (peaches) Williams
April 26, 2013
What a kind hearted soul. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP Tonja Box
Stephanie Tanner
April 26, 2013
My prayers
Kimberly
April 26, 2013
To The Family,
May the Peace of GOD Comfort you in your lost of Tonja. My prayers will be with you in this Great Lost.
Rozie Squire
April 26, 2013
Tan...rest in peace. TO the family...may God give you the peace beyond all understanding ....your cousin Pat Box Tillman...love you all
Pat Box-Tillman
April 26, 2013
R.I.P. Tan Luv Renita and Mariah
April 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
russell pope
April 26, 2013
Tan even tho i have not seen u for a while i have never forgotten your laughter u will b missed
Gwendola Chatman
April 26, 2013
Gone home !! May god bless the family my thought n prayer r with you .so sorry for your lost .
SYLVIA FREEMAN Dean
April 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Loden Batten-Box
April 25, 2013
To Clara and her family my condolences go out to you all. May God bless and keep you and my prayers are with you all.
Linda Daye (Troupe)
April 25, 2013
TO THE ZACKERY AND BOX FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST TRYING TIME.MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO BOTH OF YOUR FAMILIES.GOD BLESS YOU.
BETTY SANDERS
April 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Damita Lawson Collier
April 25, 2013
RIP Tan
Vicki Caviness-Simon
April 25, 2013
VANESSA(NIKKI) FORT(WEBB)
April 25, 2013
r.i.p., Tonja
ron lane
April 25, 2013
My Dear Cousin, God has overseen your struggles, as he will continue to be with you in this passing. I will miss your humor and your love for people in general.
Clifton Rigsby, Jr. & Family
April 25, 2013
Clara,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy O'Neill
April 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Thelma Sanders
April 25, 2013
Your going to be greatfil missed Tan as you felt so many jearts with joy. No matter what you were going through or how you felt. You still manage to worry about the rest. RIP Tan loved but never forgotton!
Tadreana Holliman
April 25, 2013
R.i.P. Cuz
Love Mae& Gordy
April 25, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
William & Ola Bernel
April 25, 2013
To the Box Family, Tan will truly be missed. She is with her brother and friend Skip in heaven. May they both R.I.P. Condolences from the Johnson Family.
The Johnson Family
April 25, 2013
Wow, what a shock to look at this. To the family, I pray strength for you all. I remember Tan and Skip were thick as theives. R.I.P. Tan! God bless you family Curtis and Yvonne your in my prayers. Tan will be missed. Say Hey to my Skipper for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
David & Lori ( Mickey) Thompson
April 25, 2013
It was an honor and a priviledge to have known Tan. I have very special childhood memories and will never forget her. My husband met her when she was employed at Lowe's. She was precious and we will miss her. God bless her family. Our prayers are with you.
Michael and Marilyn Morgan
April 25, 2013
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