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Rosalee Townsend Obituary

ROSALEE 'ROSE' TOWNSEND, 71 ROCKFORD - Rosalee "Rose" Townsend, 71, of Rockford went to heaven with the angels on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Rose was born Dec. 6, 1939, in West Virginia. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, solving crossword puzzles and cooking. Survived by children, Juanita Essex, Earnest Townsend and Betty Townsend, all of Rockford; siblings, Bernice, Kathlee and Lewis; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; many more she considered her grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; and six siblings. Service at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7000 W. State St., Rockford, with visitation from 1 p.m. to time of service. Condolences at mem.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 17 to May 18, 2011.

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Erv Brown

May 20, 2011

Rose
I had not seen you in year's But you for sure left your imprint in my heart.
A jewel such as you does not come often in life
You will be in my heart forever

Brian & Lori Sawtelle

May 20, 2011

Rose, you were the best and the greatest person anyone could have
known.
You will be very painfully missed by all that knew, and loved you.
Our deepest sorrow goes out to your family.
We will always remember you.
Forever in our hearts.

Kaarina Bragg-Wubben

May 19, 2011

Rosalee truly was an angel, always tried to see the good, I can't tell you how my Dad looked up to her. She will be missed & please know we are praying for you all!

Michelle Servin (Ayala)

May 17, 2011

Rose you will be missed by many....I know I lost touch with all of you but you guys were never forgotten. You guys were a second family for me for many years and my prayers are with you. Betty I am truly sorry for your loss.

Robbie Taylor

May 17, 2011

You were truly a Unique Lady
the one time I had the pleasure of meeting you RIP God bless you forever

elizabeth flores

May 17, 2011

to my beautiful granny,we all miss you so much,,i know your in a better place watching over all of us and listening to the gossip..i love you

rosaleana jackson

May 17, 2011

To my loving granny who will truely be missed by tons!! I miss you So much.but in time of missing I know your in comfort that u will no longer struggle will the health!! Me and your grandbabies will really truely miss u !! You were the best at you job as a mother,Granny. And great-granny!! You know r me and my family's guardian angel!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! !

VERONICA FLORES

May 17, 2011

My beautiful granny I LOVE YOU and miss u ...as i sleep at night i sleep with the comfort that u r n a better place and sleep so good wrapped up n my blanket LOVE U GRANNY

Lori Wirstrom

May 17, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lori Wirstrom

May 17, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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