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BETTY LOU (WINKLER) GUFFEY, 83 LOVES PARK - Betty Lou (Winkler) Guffey, 83, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2013. Born January 11, 1930 in Freeport, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Armstrong) Winkler. She was married on July 14, 1956 to Walter R. Guffey, Sr. in Freeport. A graduate of Jacksonville School of the Deaf, she was an active member of the St. Paul Lutheran Deaf Church in Rockford as a music leader until her health declined. A busy homemaker for her married life, Betty was employed with Colorama Photography and GC Electronics for a short while. She was also a member of the Elks Club, Eagles Club, and an active member of the Illinois Association for the Deaf. Betty is known for her love of all types of crafting for family and friends. She has made many quilts, afghans, blankets, ceramic and plastic canvas items that will be dearly cherished. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Walter Guffey, Sr.; children, Lewis W. (Jody P.) Guffey, Kathy E. (Jamie) Petrie, and Wally R. (Rhonda K.) Guffey, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jodi Miles-Summeril; seven grandchildren, John Miles, Nicholas (Krystal) Guffey, K. Louise (Karl) Seager, Maggie (Tim Hurkmans) Phillips, Nicole Howard, Jamie Petrie, Jr., and Eddie Petrie; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jean Winkler and Viola Lamp; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded into eternity by her parents; son, Jerry Guffey; grandchild, Nicole Guffey; two brothers, Louis M., and John C. Winkler; two sisters, Evelyn Goodwin and Dorothy Bierce; mother and father in-law, Walter (Audrey) Guffey. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation 1 p.m. to time of service. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
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Wally so sorry for the loss of your mother. May you have comfort in knowing she is watching over you. Much love to you all.
Shane & Tracey Roberson
November 29, 2013
Kathy, I know you and your family will miss your mom so very much, but she fought a long hard battle and she needed to end this fight. Please give your dad a hug from me and take care of each other.
Sally Sadewater
November 28, 2013
Grandma you will be missed but I know you are where you need to be with uncle jerry, Nicole and all for your dogs you had in life. We all miss you and love you we will see later in life - weezy
kathryn seger
November 27, 2013
Love Betty's smile and know her for her sweet and kindness too. She's more like a second mom to us. Love and Hugs. Nathan and Pam
Nathan Frederick
November 27, 2013
I've had the pleasure of enjoying her talents and being her sister-in-law all these years.
Jean Winkler
November 27, 2013
Our condolences to you all. Memories of Aunt Betty come to our minds of her having a kind & gracious heart.
Craig & Judy Winkler
November 27, 2013
may her smile and twinkle in her eye always bring u comfort. Heaven is where shell be.
jan ward
November 27, 2013
This candles for you MOM ! YOUR light will shine on forever in our hearts! We love and will miss you dearly!
Rhonda and Wally
Rhonda Schmidtke(Guffey)
November 26, 2013
mom it ben just a few days I cant say how much I miss you I will think of you day and night you tell everyone in heaven HI R.I.P LOVE YOU
wally and Rhonda
wally Guffey
November 26, 2013
mom it ben just a few days I cant say how much I miss you I will think of you day and night you tell everyone in heaven HI R.I.P LOVE YOU
wally and Rhonda
November 26, 2013
This is a special candle to you Betty.You are in Tims and mine heart forever.LOVE YOU
Theresa and Tim Lawnduski
November 26, 2013
you will be deeply missed by us Timothy J Lawnduski and Theresa M Lawnduski.You were such a amazing women,we loved what time we did get to spend with you,so many wonderful memories,May you rest in peace.We love you with all are heart,
TIM and THERESA LAWNDUSKI
November 26, 2013
Betty you will be missed. Remember when you always called me your Cookie Monster! :) Love it! Prayers to my Children as they grieve their Grandma and to Kathy who grieves her mom.
Timothy Phillips
November 26, 2013
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