Beatrice Badger

BEATRICE H. BADGER, 72 ROCKFORD - Beatrice H. Badger, 72, of Rockford died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, from breast cancer. Born May 21, 1939, in Carlinville, daughter of Charles Luster and Eleanor Dahlgren Badger. Graduated from Harlem High School and attended Northwestern University. She was an accountant and was previously employed by the city of Rockford and Mattison Machine Works. She retired from the Winnebago County Housing Authority after many years. Survivors include cousin, Phyllis (Kenneth) Laurent, as well as numerous other cousins. Predeceased by her parents; grandparents, Carl and Hilma Dahlgren; brother, Charles Lewis Badger; and uncles, Stanley and Robert Dahlgren. Beatrice's family would like to thank Dr. Sharon Shipp and the staff on the oncology unit at SwedishAmerican Hospital for the special, loving care that they gave to Bea. Graveside service at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Scandinavian Cemetery, with the Rev. Jay Quinn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen For The Cure. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.