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ROSEMARY AYERS Obituary
Born in Joliet, she was a resident of Lockport until the last 14 years where she lived at Oak Crest in DeKalb.
She was a graduate of Lockport High School. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who influenced her six children through the unconditional love and the continuous support she shared with each of them. Rosemary and Harold had three children when he entered the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country during World War II as she supported the family at home. She and her husband were special, thoughtful, caring and devoted parents. Their legacy will be the outstanding role models they were for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving children: son, Harold (Ann) Ayers Jr. of Brielle, N.J.; three daughters, Bonnie (Jim) Ward of Sycamore, Janice (Jim) Wright of The Villages, Fla., and Cindy Sue Riley of Sycamore; six grandchildren, James David (Joan) Ward, Christie Nelson, Joseph Philip (Gina) Ward, Robert James Wright, Ryan Riley and Bridget Riley; eight great-grandchildren, Sloane Wright Nelson, Cole Wright Nelson, J.T. Ward, Jeffrey Joseph Ward, Jack Lee Ward, Noah Liszewski, Brittanie Stepp and Joseph Arthur Ward; sister, Marjorie Beavers of Lockport; sisters-in-law, Grace McDonald (Jack) of Florida and Lois Ayers Solberg (Verne) of Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Harold George Ayers Sr.; daughter, Beth Ann (Dan) Devine of California; son, Russell Vernon Ayers; parents, John E. McDonald and Caroline Stranger McDonald; sister, Virginia (Vince) Hartford; and two brothers, Jack McDonald and Robert McDonald.
Family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at Goodale Memorial Home, 912 Hamilton St., in Lockport. A Mass will be held at noon Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lockport, with the Rev. Jacobs celebrating. Interment will be at Lockport City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in care of Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL 06441; 815-838-1533.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROSEMARY AYERS
April 19, 2013
harold,your mom was a lovely person. my husband had alz too. he passed away nov. 2010. kay murray stonitsch
March 21, 2013
Rosemary enjoyed playing with our 2yo grandson when we visited our Oak Crest friends. So sorry for your loss. -- Debra Burgin
March 21, 2013
alzheimers is a long journey.my husband had the same illnes. I pray for all of you. kay murray stonitsch.
March 20, 2013
My condolences to the Ayers family,
Cindy Sue was my college roommate at Western Illinois University. I will never forget how a phone call from her mom and dad would lift her spirits. They never failed to share love and encouragement with her.
When I was a guest at their home, Rosemary was always making sure you were comfortable and well fed. She was kind and gracious.
Julie Russell Benstent
Linnie Aspel Beckham
March 20, 2013
Harold, Bonnie, Janice, Cindy, and families - I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom (Grandma). She was such a sweet person and a great Mom. I'll never forget her. Our families were very close - many great memories! You all have my deepest sympathy and prayers.....God Bless!
John (Jack) Diaz
March 20, 2013
Harold,Bonnie and family, my deepest condolences in the passing of your Mother. You are all in my prayers.
Bevie Aspel O'Brien
March 20, 2013
Harold, Bonnie, Janice, Cindy, and all family,
Growing up across the street from 'The Ayers's' was a memory that will always be a part of me. I can still picture 'Sis' sitting at the ironing board in your living room. Beth and I were pretty close, too, and we spent many hours playing hopscotch, jump rope or 'cheering' outside. On Christmas mornings we would first look to see if your family was up before opening our gifts.. So very sorry for your loss. I will always treasure those memories of Sis, and each and every one of you....
Bevie Aspel O'Brien
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