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1961
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2019
Cathleen Ockerman Obituary
Cathleen "Cathy" L. Ockerman, 57, of Rockford passed away on April 4, 2019 at Milestone Group Home in Rockford. She was born on July 4, 1961 to Edward and Margery (Fransen) Ockerman in Freeport. Cathy enjoyed life and music. She worked at a shelter workshop for the handicapped and participated in the Special Olympics for 33 years.
She is survived by her mother Margery of Freeport, two brothers; Charles (Julie) Ockerman of Monroe, WI, and Ken (Val) Ockerman of Montezuma, NC, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL.
Pastor Ed Curry will officiate the services.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dave & Jeannette Fransen
April 8, 2019
Life brings tears, smiles and memories.
The tears dry,
the smile fades,
but the memories
live on forever.
May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace.
We are all fortunate to have had Cathy in our lives. She showed us the true meaning of loving and caring.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Dave & Jeannette
Jen Davies
April 6, 2019
Cathy was a ray of sunlight in the world. She had a great sense of humor. She would makes jokes out of the blue that set the whole room laughing. Cathy was very loving, and was constantly talking about her family and the people she loved and trusted. The world is a better place because "Ockerman" was in it, and I am fortunate to have known her for the six years that I did. I know that Cathy's up in heaven now with her father, drinking coffee and kicking up her heels. Be at peace, lovely lady!
Marilyn Confer
April 6, 2019
My prayers are with you and your family as you travel this road of grief. Our God is sufficient for all our needs. Marilyn Confer
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