Deonel Lauretta Hardy

Deonel Lauretta Hardy obituary, Rockford, IL

Deonel Lauretta Hardy

Deonel Hardy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christenson Funeral Home & Crematory - Rockford on Mar. 12, 2025.

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ROCKFORD – Deonel Lauretta Hardy, age 62, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born in Rockford on March 6, 1963 to Gerhard & Carol Ann Mesdag (Rice). Deonel worked as a CNA for over 40 years in the Rockford area. She enjoyed watching cooking shows on the Food Network, and most of all loved and adored her grandchildren; spoiling them any chance she could, her true pride and joy. Beloved mother, grandmother, twin sister and dear friend; she will remain forever in our hearts.
She is survived by daughters, Ashley (Richard Eskilson) Hardy and Lisa (Josh Yarbro) Hardy; grandchildren, Christian & Elijah Hardt and Raymond Yarbro; twin brother, Kurt (Margaret) Mesdag; numerous nieces & nephews; and many dear friends. She is predeceased by her brother, Mark J. Mesdag; parents, Gerhard & Carol Ann Mesdag (Rice); and father of her daughters, Michael Hardy.
Services are Private. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the family.
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Linda Taylor

March 23, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear of Deonel's death. I was privileged to work with her at RiverBluff for many years. She was such a great advocate for her residents who she knew so very well. She was an incredible hard worker! I'm truly sorry for her passing and your family's loss of such a fine woman.
Linda Taylor

Marion Krebs

March 16, 2025

Herzliches Beileid und viel Kraft und stärke senden euch alle lieben aus Lingen im besonderen Marion,Holger und Claudia und Sebastian

Alyssa Garcia

March 15, 2025

Nell was one of my favorite people I worked with in my 12 years as CNA, even right up to the end. She never failed to ask if I was doing okay, asking how my girls were, and then proceeding to gush over how much she loves her grandsons. I will deeply miss her.

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