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ELAINE LOIS (MOODY) MOHRING ROCKTON - Elaine Lois (Moody) Mohring, 98, of Rockton passed away peacefully at 1:29 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in her home. Born July 14, 1914, on the family farm west of Rockton, the only child of George D. and Lucie (Crandall) Moody. She graduated from Hononegah High School in 1930, and from Beloit College in 1934, where she majored in biology. She was able to finish early so she could accept a teaching job for the first through fourth grades in Shirland in the middle of the school year, where she continued teaching for nine years. As World War II began, she accepted a job as a chemist for Ebaloy Foundry in Rockford, and later moved to Detroit to work as a chemist for Fisher Body where they built planes for the Air Force. It was in Detroit where she met John Mohring, an engineer for the Defense Department. They were married March 18, 1944, in Rockton, and left for Pennsylvania where they began farming. In 1945, they returned to the Rockton area where they both began teaching. Elaine is best remembered as a favorite fourth grade teacher at the Rockton Grade School where she taught for about 25 years until her retirement. Elaine and John were charter members of the Rockton Township Historical Society, and were members of the Winnebago County Farm Bureau and Rockton United Methodist Church. They were also instrumental in the creation and the success of the Greater Rockton Center (community center) and for many years were supporters of the local American Field Service, hosting events for exchange students. Elaine is remembered for her generous and caring spirit and was an adopted "grandma" to several families. Survived by son, Dean (Marilyn) Mohring; grandson, Alan (Que) Mohring; great- grandchildren, Andrew and Autumn Mohring, all of Rockton; granddaughter, Karen Mohring Pike of Janesville, Wis.; and granddaughter, Sheryl Larson King of Los Osos, Calif. Predeceased by her parents and husband, John. Funeral ceremonies at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, with the Rev. Tom Kingery, pastor of the Rockton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Rockton Township Historical Society or to a charity of your choice. To share a memory or online condolence please visit mccorklefuneralhome.com.
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Dear Dean We extend our sympathy to you at this time in loss of your Mother.
She was a great teacher & friend....Your parents were special people & very helpful to us. I taught at Rockton Grade school for 11 years and knew them well. Your Dad wrote a character reference for me during this time. We send our warmest wishes to you & your family. Sincerely Dugan Crowell and wife Mary.
Doug & Mary Crowell
October 3, 2012
I will always remember my dear neighbor and friend. Dear John and Elaine, until we meet again.....Lois Gehrand Brumbaugh, Ocala, Florida
October 3, 2012
Before I knew them, Elaine and John stopped me on the street to welcome me to town, and told me stories of their gardening, they so inspired me with what they gave back to the town and to others, so awed by Elaines beauty and grace. Sweet dreams Elaine
October 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother. She cared so much and was so proud of her Family. Ma was greatly loved and will always be remembered with love ... one very special person, now with Pa, so happy to be with him in heaven's gardens. God Bless.
Barbara Ray Johnson
October 2, 2012
She was my Aunt. I was always in awe of Aunt Elaine only needing 4 hrs of sleep at night and dranking tons of coffee.
Becky Hawkinson
October 1, 2012
She was my teacher at Rockton Grade School in the 60's. I adored her! Such a wonderful teacher and lady. I'm glad she had a long and productive life!
Barbie Tracy Baxter
October 1, 2012
To the entire Mohring family, our prayers are with you.
Mike, Tonjia, Brianna, Hannah and Haley Oberst, and Kozmo.
October 1, 2012
To the Mohring family: I don't have to tell you how wonderful Elaine was - you experienced it for a lifetime. I am grateful to have been a part of her care team and will try to follow her example by being more giving, kind, caring, hard-working and keeping my sense of humor. What a beautiful person she was. And now she is with her beloved John and happier than ever!
Gail Terry
October 1, 2012
Dean & Family,
You have our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Bill & Lisa Rodgers
Lisa Rodgers
September 30, 2012
Elaine and John are tending God's garden together now, she with bare feet, of course. She was a wonderful lady who made a difference in the lives of so many.
Jay Larson
September 30, 2012
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