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Antoinetta Ancona Obituary

ANTOINETTA ADELINE 'ANN' ANCONA ROCKFORD - Antoinetta Adeline "Ann" Ancona, born March 26, 1920, in Rockford, went home to her Lord on Friday, June 3, 2011. She was the daughter of Tony and Margaret (Sodini) Grotto. Married Nicholas A. Ancona on July 23, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa; he died in 1976. They raised three sons, John (Patty) Ancona of Barrington, Nick (Floyette) Ancona and David (Teresa) Ancona, both of Rockford; grandchildren, Tim (Karen) Ancona, Paul (Jenelle) Ancona, Jason Ancona, Mary Owen, Sara (Greg) Brown, Joe Ancona and Jena Ancona; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Linda Gunderson, Mario (Josephine) Agostini, Tony (Rowena) and Peter (Norma) Agostini, Joe Grotto, Dora (Joe) Calgaro, Rose (Carl) Segalla, Loretta (Don) Cruden and Norma DeSanti; sister-in-law, Ann Nyren; brother-in-law, Leonard Ancona; and many nieces and nephews. She was a happy person, always had a smile for you. She worked numerous jobs; one of her favorite was working at Ancona Shoe Store in Loves Park, in the early 1950s; and later in life retiring from Woodward Governor. Ann's grandchildren loved Sunday dinners with her wonderful spaghetti sauce that is still being made by her daughters-in-law. She loved ceramics, bowling, swimming, Florida and Barbara Mandrell. She will be missed by all. Predeceased also by sister, Annie Bondio; brother, Virgil Grotto; and a special friend that she shared many good times with, Kenneth Bratton. Service at 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, in Grace Lutheran Church, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Brent Dahlseng will officiate. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, the family will set up a memorial in her name at Grace Lutheran Church. For information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2011.

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John Ancona

June 8, 2011

Adeline...you will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you. My condolences to the family and friends of Adeline. We didn't get to see each other often but my visits to Rockford as a child are memories I will always cherish and seeing you and Kenneth in Ocala a few years ago was a special time for me given the years that passed since our last visit. Rest in Peace...

Kathy Menard (Ancona)

June 4, 2011

Rest in Peace my Dear sweet Aunt Adeline. I always enjoyed visiting with you so much. Your joy and laughter was contagious and a precious memory that I'll always treasure.

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