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Patricia Whitemore Obituary

PATRICIA L. 'PAT' WHITEMORE, 68 ROCKFORD - Patricia L. "Pat" Whitemore, 68, of Rockford passed away Friday, November 27, 2015, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born July 31, 1947, in Belvidere, the daughter of William and Josephine (Huddleston) Garrigan. Pat was a devoted Nurse at Rockford Memorial Hospital and Freeport Hospital. Married Michael Whitemore on March 1, 1969, in Belvidere. She loved her grandchildren, and worked with teenagers for church youth groups in Oregon. She enjoyed fishing and nature. Her goal in life was to become a wonderful nurse, mother, and wife, and she fulfilled all three. Survivors include husband, Michael; sons, Kevin (Becky) Whitemore, Keith (Heather) Whitemore; brothers, William (Marsha) Garrigan, George (Sue) Garrison; sisters, Sharon (Bob) Hyland, Sally Garrigan; grandchildren, Tori, Bridget and Maggie Whitemore. Preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Sandy Levey. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 North Mulford Road, Loves Park, with visitation from 4 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be given to the family. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2015.

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