Beverly Monson

Beverly Monson

Beverly Monson Obituary

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BEVERLY ANN MONSON, 80 ROSCOE - Beverly Ann Monson, 80, of Roscoe died at 4:42 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Dec. 1, 1930, in Rockford, daughter of Maurice and Helen (Boley) Sponem. Graduate of East High School class of 1948. She married Roger Monson on Oct. 22, 1950, in Louisville, Ky.; he died Sept. 12, 1976. Member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she taught choir school. Also member of Jr. Women's Club, Carousel Club, Cotillion Club, Alabet Dancers and Daughters of the Nile. Beverly loved cooking and craft work. She studied ballet in Rockford and Chicago for many years and played the piano and violin. She volunteered at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She is survived by children, Stephen (Kelly) Monson of Roscoe, Sandra McKone of Wayzata, Minn., and Tricia (Brian) Manning of Bloomington; grandchildren, Brian (Vanessa) and Tom Monson, Ryan (Jenn) McKone, Katie (Andrew) McKone, and Kayla, Courtney, and Kiersten Manning; and step-granddaughter, Ashley Carter. Private graveside in Scandinavian Cemetery. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Pam moore

November 7, 2011

Steve, Sandy, and Tricia
I'm sorry for your loss. Beverly was an amazing person. I enjoyed spending time with her and talking on the phone with her. She always had a smile on her face and would brighten your day. For many years Beverly was a big part of our family. We loved her very much. Beverly will be missed.

Lisa Clark (Highland School)

November 7, 2011

Tricia and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom was just so sweet and she has such a beautiful spirit. Our prayers are with you and your family.

November 6, 2011

Steve, Kelly, Brian and Tom,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee, Myles and Scott Craglow

November 6, 2011

Steve, Kelly and Family: We are very sorry for your lost. We enjoyed our times with your mother at your home, Kelly & Steve. Our thoughts are with you now. Don & Carol Stenger

Ben & Gladys McCollum

November 6, 2011

Steve, Kelly and Families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With all our sympathy

Don and Gloria Peck

November 6, 2011

Dear Steve, Kelly and Families,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Your Mom personified a grace and a certain spirituality. After reading the celebration of her life in the paper my intuitions were right. She was a very lovely woman inside and out and I'm positive she blessed all who knew her. Please know that all of you are in my hearts prayers. Sending our love....

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