McHenry, Illinois
JOHNSBURG – Deborah L. Stokes, 61, of Johnsburg, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at her home in Johnsburg. She was born Jan. 21, 1949, in Woodstock, to Kyle and Marion (Wolfe) Stokes. She lived most of her life in Crystal Lake. She graduated from Crystal Lake High School. Upon graduation, she gave...
Read MoreDeb was my preceptor at NIMC over 11 years ago, and one of those iconic nursing figures that one never forgets. She loved her patients and took pride in her nursing. She loved to laugh and sure "told it like it is." May her memory live on in all of the lives she touched.
Amelia Bumsted
October 16, 2010 | Sugar Grove, IL
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Deb. I worked with you Mom on the 6th floor at NIMC. She was such a warm loving person. I looked forward to working a shift with you Mom because I always knew it would be enjoyable. Your mother will be warmly remember by me. I was blessed to have known your Mom!
Katie Segersten
October 15, 2010 | Crystal Lake, IL
I am shocked and sadden to hear the news of Deb's passing. I worked with your Mom on the 6th floor at NIMC. She was such a warm loving women. I always looked forward to working with her and when we did work together I knew that the shift would be enjoyable. Your Mom treated everyone as family and she will warmly be remembered by me.
Katie Segersten
October 15, 2010 | Crystal Lake, IL
Justin, Becky and Jake,
Your mom was a great friend to me. She was my preceptor 22 yrs ago in Tele at NIMC and we were friends ever since. We have so many good memories. She was a wonderful nurse, mother and friend and Carl and I will miss her terribly. She is at peace now and with her mother. She love all of you with all her heart. You were all her life. Please let me know if we can do anything. You all are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless! May you rest in peace Deb, a peace you...
Deb Stokes
October 14, 2010 | Johnsburg, IL
Becky, I was so saddened to hear that your mom had passed away. I always enjoyed working with her at NIMC. She was so much fun. I know this must be a very difficult time for you and your family. I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, as is your mother. If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Deb rest in peace and continue to watch over your children and grandchildren. Becky, she will definitely be missed.
Nancy Gundelach
October 13, 2010 | Wonder Lake, IL
We will miss hearing the music during the warm weather. Seeing all the grandchildren playing and of course seeing Molly and Louie on a regular basis. Debbie was a good neighbor and a loving grandmother. Our talks over the fence will definitely be remembered. She was very good to Erika and Erika will definitely remember her times with Debbie and Ashley. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Jack and Rae Johnson and Kristi, Erika and Jordan Lara
Rae Johnson
October 13, 2010 | McHenry, IL
my heart goes out to you becky. i had been just thinking about the day i ran into you and your mom at the craft fair last year. we had a good time walking around. hugs to you and the kids. love you mary ann
mary ann brierley
October 12, 2010 | Princeton, MN
Debbie was a wonderful lady ! when i started at the hospital , she took me in under her wing and helped me to be a great tech! she also loved her family so much! i will never forget her and she will be missed a hole lot lots of love to all the family! Emily Bremer
October 12, 2010
Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I was very lucky and honored to have worked with your mom,and blessed that I got to know such a great lady!! She taught me many things. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Linda Buch
October 12, 2010