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Anna Haven Obituary

ANNA MAE HAVEN, 74 ROCKFORD - Anna Mae Haven, 74, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. Born April 24, 1937, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Lewis and Bertha (Rush) Clancy. She was a homemaker who loved her grandchildren, bingo, playing cards and word searches. She had a passion for people and loved helping people in general. Survived by sons, Lew (Doris) Haven of Machesney Park and Kevin Haven of Rockford; daughters, Stacie (Mike) Ruffcorn of Rockford and Lori (Bryan) Olson of Loves Park; grandchildren, Lewis C. (Jamie), Brandon, Christopher, Michael (Carissa), Sarah, Matthew, Morgan, Marissa and Macy; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Michael III, and one on the way; and two nephews. Predeceased by her parents and brother, Forster "Bud" Adams. A special thanks to Passages Hospice and special friend, "Francine," for all of her care at the nursing home. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, in Third Presbyterian Church, 1221 Custer Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Dr. Murray Hanson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 4311 N. Mulford Road, is honored to have assisted the family. To express condolences or share a memory, visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 3 to May 4, 2011.

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May 3, 2011

Stacie and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We can rejoice knowing that you will see her again in Heaven some day. May you know God's comfort and strength both today and in the days ahead. Praying for you. Roger and Brenda Ratze

Cyndi Nitz

May 3, 2011

I so enjoyed working with Anna and she was my Bingo buddy. we shared a love for chocolate covered cherries, and strawberry shakes . She invited me into her home and family. I will truely miss her.

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