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Eleanor Holmertz Obituary

ELEANOR MARIE HOLMERTZ, 92 ROCKFORD - Eleanor Marie Holmertz, 92, of Rockford entered into heaven on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, from SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Nov. 6, 1919, in Rockford, the daughter of Nels and Ella Anderson. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Rockford. She was a 1936 graduate of Rockford Central High School. She married Rowland Holmertz on June 7, 1941; he died July 8, 2010. She lived 66 years in the home they built in east Rockford until moving into Fairhaven Nursing Home. She was a wonderful, caring, and attentive mother to her children and grandchildren. She worked as a school secretary at Guilford Center School for many years and volunteered at SwedishAmerican Hospital for 25 years. Eleanor excelled as a hostess to family and friends and brought comfort to the ill and lonely. She served in many capacities with women at Broadway Covenant Church where she was a charter member. She enjoyed her flower gardens and arranging flowers to give to others. Survived by her dear sister, Helen Johnson; daughter, Mary Louise (Paul) Johnson of New Hope, Minn.; sons, David (Karen), Fred, of Rockford and Donald(Deanne) of Decorah, Iowa; grandchildren, Gregory (Tracey) Neumarke, Denise (Gus) Anderson, Shari Johnson, Mark(Lori)Holmertz, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Holmertz, Eric (Amber) Holmertz, Allison (Jonathan) Drinkwine, Beth Ann (Joel) Houwer and Brian Holmertz; great-grandchildren, Julia and Ben Holmertz, Jaden Holmertz, Rowland Anderson and Elissa and Katelyn Holmertz. Predeceased also by brothers, Harold and Robert, and granddaughter, Ashley Holmertz. The family would like to acknowledge caregivers at SwedishAmerican Hospital and Fairhaven Christian Residence for the wonderful care she was given. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in Broadway Covenant Church, 3525 Broadway; the Revs. Joyce Cosman and Dick Rasanen will officiate. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park. The family prefers memorials to Broadway Covenant Church. To share a memory or online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2012.

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Marlene McAllister

January 23, 2020

She was a very beloved member of the family, and she was my Godmother as well. Loved going to her house on Post Drive have many great memories of especially Birthday Parties there. She was always so welcoming to all and she like, the other Holmertz Aunts and Uncles, are dearly missed. Love, Marlene (Holmertz) McAllister

Marlene McAllister

February 1, 2012

Aunt Eleanor will be missed, but now she is reaping her heavenly rewards that she is more than entitled to enjoy. God is with all of you in this time of sorrow and rejoicing for her long life, so well lived.
Love,
Marlene & Charles McAllister

The Pierson's

January 31, 2012

Pastor Don, Deanne, and Family,
I am sorry for your mom/grandma's passing. She was a lovely person. Rest in knowing she is Home. God Is Good, all the time.

January 30, 2012

Your families love and support was a great testimony to your love and hers. God bless you all at this time of loss

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Mary White

January 30, 2012

Very sorry for your families loss-Eleanor was a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dr Mary White

John Yurs

January 30, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Linda Smith

January 30, 2012

I met Eleanor when I started working at Fairhaven. She was a lovely woman. We will miss her.

Karen Blomgren

January 29, 2012

Dear Holmertz Family,

Your Mom was such a wonderful, Godly woman. She was so devoted to her family and her church. I will always be grateful that our Mom's were friends. May God give you comfort as you grieve for such a dear Mom. Sincerely, Karen Kolnes Blomgren and Chuck Blomgren

January 29, 2012

Our Prayers are with you all at the time. We have many fond memories of Eleanor. She and Rollie were such great neighbors to us.
Love Bob and Sharon Allen

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