Sharon Lynn Snyder

Sharon Lynn Snyder obituary, Rockford, IL

Sharon Lynn Snyder

Sharon Snyder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christenson Funeral Home & Crematory - Rockford on Dec. 17, 2025.
ROCKFORD – Sharon Lynn Snyder, age 84, of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Rockford on June 12, 1941 to James P. & Grace A. Hoss (Anderson). A true people person and friend to all, Sharon loved people and always made time for a little chat. She was an active and devoted member of Christ Methodist Church in Rockford and worked for many years at Milestone, Inc. Sharing, helping and connecting with the residents was a job she always enjoyed very much. In her spare time Sharon kept busy crafting, cross-stitching, scrap booking, attending Art & Craft fairs, tending her plants and home gardens and never missing the chance for water aerobics at the YMCA. Beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend, she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Lori) Snyder and Debbie (Ken) Harrison; grandchildren, Emily (Jason) Krichbaum, Megan Harrison and Kelli Snyder; and many dear friends. She is predeceased by her brother, Ronald Hoss; and her parents.

Private graveside interment held at Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford, Illinois. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. In leui of flowers memorials to: Milestone, Inc. - milestone-inc.org or OSF Home Health & Hospice - osfhealthcare.org.

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