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Norma Smiley Obituary

NORMA L. SMILEY, 83 ROCKFORD - Norma L. Smiley, 83, of Rockford died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. Born Oct. 3, 1930, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of William B. and Gladys C. (Flieschmann) Bentson. Active in Girl Scouts from 1940 to 1948. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1948. Graduated from Swedish American Nursing School in 1951. Married Ernest W. Smiley on April 7, 1952, in Belvidere. Employed as a registered nurse, retiring from Rockford Memorial Hospital in 1995. She enjoyed traveling sewing, music and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include children, Richard (Sally) Smiley, Wendelin (Doug) Omer and Rhonda (Richard) Smiley-Webster; grandchildren, Megan (Kevin) Sandall, Sarah Varela, Cody (Heather) Smiley and Daniel (Ali Seebrook) Webster; three step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband. Special thanks to caregivers, Karen, Stephanie and Melissa, all the staff at Provena Cor Mariae Center and Heartland Hospice for your gentleness and care for our mother. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Please visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2013.

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michelle treese

October 29, 2013

Rhonda & family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great person. Prayers for all of you.
Michelle treese

Sandy & Bill Lindvall

October 29, 2013

Wendy and Doug -
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your Mom - Mosmo! She will be missed greatly!

October 29, 2013

Richard and Wendy you probably don't remember me. Cindy (Scott) Conklin we lived next door to you on North Second St.I will always remember your Mom,she taught me how to drive a stick shift car in your drive way,oh I remember it so well.God bless your familys.Cindy (Scott) Conklin.

Judy Meehan

October 28, 2013

Doug & Wendy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

cheryl gobble

October 28, 2013

To all the family, so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady and a wonderful grandma. She will always have a special place in my heart. Wishing you all comfort in the coming days.

Cathy&Steve Porter

October 28, 2013

Rhonda so sorry to hear about you're mother. I never met her, but enoyed hearing the stories you shared with me about her. It helped me with the loss of my mother. I know what a wonderful daughter you were to her when she needed you the most. Take comfort in that. She will always be with you.

Kathy Pond

October 28, 2013

Richard and Wendy, so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. My heartfelt smypathy to you and your families.

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