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for Anita Specht
Pam DiBenedetto
March 6, 2015
I used to work with Anita at homecare and I am deeply saddened by her death. May God bless you as you mourn.
Heather Lee Schroeder
March 4, 2015
Ed, you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I have warm memories of Anita from when I babysat your boys when they were little tots. She was kind, caring, and an inspiration to me.
Kari Kirchhoff
March 4, 2015
Anita was a caring and giving person to her patients and also a good team worker. I am so sorry for her loss.
Sheila Standfield
March 3, 2015
I had the pleasure to work with Anita in Neuro and my sister recenly worked with her. She will truly be missed. Prayers for healing.
Sue Carr
March 3, 2015
My condolences to Ed and Family. Anita will be a great loss to everyone. I worked with her at OSF and have known her for a long time. A very caring and gentle soul. Prayers go out to you and yours. Hold onto the loving memories.
Peggy & Tim Bates
March 3, 2015
Worked with Anita for many years in the ICU's and Home Health care. Compassionate to all her patients. God Bless her and her wonderful family at their time of sorrow.
Bobbi Schmidt
March 3, 2015
Ed and Family - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Anita. She was truely a lovely woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
March 3, 2015
MAY THE GRACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ED AND YOUR FAMILY, AND THE LOVE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABIDE WITH YOU ALWAYS, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, ANITA WAS A LOVELY LADY AND WILL BE MISSED! LOVE AND PRAYERS, JANICE FOGEL SCHELL CHADWICK , IL
Mary Lou Paske
March 2, 2015
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. May time heal the sorrow you feel, and may the memories of the good times you shared bring peace to your hearts.
karen schaefer
March 2, 2015
Anita was such a warm and nice person and a good nurse to all of her patients. She helped so many others with her warm heart and upbeat personality. She will be missed by many. Deepest Sympathy to Ed and the family. May God help you through this tragedy.
March 2, 2015
Anita is one of the nicest people I have known and work with. Her heart was warm to her patients and she will be missed. May God help Ed and her family through this tragedy. Karen & Ken Schaefer. Deepest Sympathy
The McKee's Cort,Liz,Cody & Cameron
March 2, 2015
We are very sad to hear of Anita's passing. As our boys grew up together we have very fond memories of Anita and your family. May your memories of her comfort all of you during this difficult time. Prayers and Hugs to you all.
Joanne & Larry Walker
March 2, 2015
Ed, boys and rest of the family - we are so sad to hear of Anita's passing. I worked with her many years at OSF, where she was always kind, compassionate & hard-working. She had a gentle & loving soul & will be missed by many. -- Joanne & Larry Walker
March 2, 2015
My Friend - my deepest sympathy. You and the boys are in my prayers. A giant "hug" to you. God is with you all the way and we will be also. Nancy White4
Bonnie
March 2, 2015
I had the privilage and honor of knowing you from 4th grade and on. I have read many entries and validate what a tremendous person she was and was honored to know her. There are no words to left to say. There is special place in heaven for blessed people like her.
Candy Janssen Trudell
March 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. I have such wonderful memories of your loving family when we were kids.
Al & Sandy Sharp
March 2, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Anita was one of the kindest people and will be remembered by everyone.
Barbara Berkes
March 1, 2015
I went to nursing school with Anita and was lucky enough to also be her room mate.She was such a kind, gentle person and I shall miss her quiet sense of humor. My prayers are for comfort for her family.
Darlene Dienhart
March 1, 2015
I had the privilege to work with Anita for many years on 3South.She was a wonderful nurse with such a compassion and gentle spirit with her patients.May God hold you in His arms and comfort you in your time of grief.
Guy & Deb Gehlhausen
March 1, 2015
We am so sorry that you have to go through this Carl & boys... RIP Anita
Mona Hart
March 1, 2015
Anita was so special to our family. I am saddened at her loss. Special prayers to Ed,Ben,Carl And Dale . She is your special angel.
kim gowman
March 1, 2015
May God hold you in the palm of his hand...today and always. Thinking of you all.
Sandra Minnick
March 1, 2015
I worked with Anita many years at St Anthonys she was a wonderful kind person Ed and family im so sorry for your loss I will pray for you all.
Debbie Lang
March 1, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of this...My prayers are for comfort and strength.
Debbie Lang
Rockton, Il
Melissa Gonfiantini
March 1, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Roy
March 1, 2015
Prayers for your family at this time. So very very sorry for your loss.
Karen Dowthard
March 1, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Anita. She was my friend. I am going to miss her. Condolences to her husband and her sons.. Again i am deeply sorry.she will missed
March 1, 2015
As a fellow nurse, I gave report to oncoming Anita, RN many times. She heard and worked amongst grumbling nurses and residents, but never once did I hear a negative word uttered from Anita. She was understanding, and determined to give the best care to all residents and staff. I left the nursing home in Freeport to be DON of a nursing home in Rockford. Anita came and worked at that nursing home with me. She never missed work. She buried a parent and sibling and only took 3 days off. She came in extra when asked. Always pleasant always kind..!! A sweet spirit that will be missed.
Matthias Mittrach
March 1, 2015
There are no words that can describe this tragedy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christa Lang-Perez
March 1, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Specht's and the Rumages. My heart aches as I think of the sorrow. My thoughts, prayers, and love are sent to all of you. RIP Anita. Make sure my Daddy behaves up there!!! Xoxo
Diana Johnson
March 1, 2015
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Schommer
March 1, 2015
Ed, Esther and family, May God hold you tight in His loving arms and provide comfort and strength during this time of great loss.
Carrie Schommer
March 1, 2015
May God hold you in His loving arms and give you comfort and strength in the loss of your wife, mother, daughter and sister.
Trudy Higgs
March 1, 2015
Anita was one of the most compassionte and caring nurses I ever met, at OSF.She had a special gift in treating her patients and always respected them and took the time to listen to their concerns. I worked with Anita on 3south at OSF many years ago feel blessed to have known her-Trudy Higgs Rehab. Services OSF.God Bless all of you.
Debra Stockdale Russell
March 1, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 28, 2015
Ed and family, my heart breaks for you. Anita was so kind and special.
Colleen Johnston
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