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Jo Hughes Obituary

JO ANN HUGHES, 74 loving mother and grandmother MACHESNEY PARK - Jo Ann Hughes, 74, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with ALS. Born Feb. 25, 1937, in Leaf River, the daughter of Warren and Pearl (Foster) Schreiber. Married Henry Hughes in Rockford. Jo Ann enjoyed gardening, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family. Survivors include children, Jeff (KilSun) Hughes, Debbie L. Hughes, Tammy (David) Kerch, Jodi (Greg) Dowell, Julie (Joe) Butler, Paul Hughes and Chuck (Nancy) Hughes; daughter-in-law, Debbie Jean (Rick) Riles; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lee (Marvin) Kaney; and special friends, the Helgesons. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Henry Hughes on Dec. 17, 2002; son, David Hughes on Aug. 27, 1994; and sister, Donna Zumdahl. Service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, with Pastor Brad Rogers of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in the funeral home. Memorials to The ALS Association Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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Tina Studer

May 16, 2011

To the family,

I'm sorry for your loss, she was a sweet woman. Thinking and praying for you all today as you lay her to rest.

May 15, 2011

Jo Ann will be missed by the staff at Maple School. We are sorry for your loss.

Tammi Oliver-Harris

May 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denny Helgeson

May 14, 2011

Jo Ann was a very special person in my life, she lived across the street from my cousins where I spent a large part of my childhood, I will always remember what a great neighbor and friend she was to my family. May the many happy memories you have help comfort you all at this very difficult time. I am with you in spirit, I love you all.

Suzanne Carey-LaMay

May 14, 2011

My condolences to the Hughes family in the loss of your last surviving parent. May your fond memories remain in your heart during this difficult time. I remember coming to your house, years ago, with my parents.

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