Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Stockton, Illinois
Jan 10, 1975 – Feb 10, 2020
Kelly Suzanne Adkins Guerrero, 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Stockton, Illinois on Monday, February 10, 2020. Kelly was born January 10, 1975 in Decatur, Illinois to Richard Adkins, Rockford, IL and Paula Wolfe Adkins (Fulton), Stockton, IL.
Kelly spent most of her childhood in Ottawa, IL and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1993. Kelly lived in Stockton, Illinois with her three sons and her dog Gibson. She worked at Country Roads Real Estate for 7 years, operated a daycare in her home, helped start Forever Green Lawn Care, worked at Stockton Schools, and this last year she was a tax preparer for HR Block in Stockton, IL. Kelly was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, IL where she was admired for her strong faith and spiritual soul.
Kelly’s smile lit up a room and the hearts of all who loved her. Her kind heart and wonderful sense of humor could bring a laugh from everyone. She dedicated the last 20 years to being the best mom to her three boys. Kelly loved animals and volunteered at Noah’s Ark in Rockford. Art was her passion whether she was painting signs and boards for her home or doing crafts and sidewalk chalk with her boys.
Kelly is survived by her parents, her three sons, Chaz, Seth, and Drue and their father, Craig Guerrero, her sister Erica Adkins Grabbe (Clark) all of Stockton, half- brother Ricky Todd, Ft. Myers FL , step-sister Cymi Fulton Nappe (Tony) Mansfield, Illinois, step-brother Doug Fulton(Audrea) River Forest Illinois her aunt Vicki Adkins ,Uncle Packey Adkins both from Rockford, Uncle Les Wolfe (Linda), Ramona, CA, nieces and nephews Lexie Bartolucci, Zach Grabbe, Jordan Ryan, Jack and Lilli Fulton, and her loving dog Gibson.
Kelly was preceded in death by her sister Aimee Leigh Adkins, maternal grandparents, Robert and Patricia Wolfe, her paternal grandparents Kenneth Adkins and Frances Adkins and her stepfather Darrel Fulton.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton. There will be a visitation on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.
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Read MoreHi I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of a GREAT friend. Her smile did light up a room. Such a BEAUTIFUL person. My thoughts and love are with her family! She will be deeply missed! All My Love, Gretchen (Eich) Mattingly
Gretchen Mattingly
February 14, 2020 | OTTAWA, IL | Friend
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelly's Children, Papa Rick and the rest of her Family. I am very sad to have heard this today. Kelly and I met in Rockford and lived in the same building. We made some wonderful memories together that I will cherish, forever. Kelly had a heart of gold, a Smile that lit up a room. She could make you laugh when you didn't think you could. She was a fighter and when she set her mind to something she achieved it. She will be missed by so many. She will be...
Krystal Dawson
February 13, 2020 | Decatur, IL | Friend
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My beautiful friend,
Im so thankful for our friendship and all that you taught me. I will cherish our memories always and forever.
I love you,
Tisha ❤
Tisha Menke
February 12, 2020 | Kenosha, WI | Friend
Sending prayers to Kelly's family,I have great memories of Kelly and I growing up together yrs ago,she was a great friend with a Beautiful smile!!!!
Shannon JEFFRIES
February 12, 2020 | Ottawa, IL | Friend
I'm so sorry for the families loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Dennis Thomas
February 12, 2020 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
Paula, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter! Prayers to you and your family!
Theresa Shuman
February 11, 2020 | Orangeville, IL | Friend
Kelly was a beautiful young lady My heart goes out to her family. If there is anything I can do for you please dont hesitate to call me. thoughts and Many prayers to all of you.
Cathy Broshous
February 11, 2020 | Stockton, IL | Friend
I am so sorry to read of the death of your daughter, Paula and your sister, Erica.
My sympathy, thoughts and hugs are with you and your family.
Sharon Sarles
February 11, 2020 | Stockton, IL | Friend
My deepest sympathy to Kelly's family. May God comfort you and hold you in his loving arms during the grief you will feel for the loss of Kelly. Sometimes it's so hard to understand God's plan.
Shirley Lytle
February 11, 2020 | Stockton, IL | Friend