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Deborah L. Stokes Obituary
She was born Jan. 21, 1949, in Woodstock, to Kyle and Marion (Wolfe) Stokes.
She lived most of her life in Crystal Lake. She graduated from Crystal Lake High School. Upon graduation, she gave California a brief whirl, but soon returned home where she attended Elgin Community College Nursing School. She graduated nursing school in 1974 and became a registered nurse. She spent her entire nursing career at Northern Illinois Medical Center in the Critical Care Unit.
She was an amazing mother, a doting grandmother, a great nurse, and friend to all. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her three loving children, Rebecca (Josh) Ohlenroth of Johnsburg, Justin (Priscilla Barth) Neilson of McHenry and Jacob (Jessica Lucas) Neilson of Johnsburg; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan, Luke, Noah, Kirah, Kyle and Jonathan, who will dearly miss their grandma; her siblings, Cynthia (Brendan) Kennedy of Naples, Fla., Thomas (Vicki) Stokes of Twin Lakes, Wis., and Mary Augustine of Richmond.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The service was private for the family.
Memorials to a charity of your choice in her name would be appreciated by the family.
For information, call Justen Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.justenfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah L. Stokes
Amelia Bumsted
October 16, 2010
Deb was my preceptor at NIMC over 11 years ago, and one of those iconic nursing figures that one never forgets. She loved her patients and took pride in her nursing. She loved to laugh and sure "told it like it is." May her memory live on in all of the lives she touched.
Katie Segersten
October 15, 2010
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Deb. I worked with you Mom on the 6th floor at NIMC. She was such a warm loving person. I looked forward to working a shift with you Mom because I always knew it would be enjoyable. Your mother will be warmly remember by me. I was blessed to have known your Mom!
Katie Segersten
October 15, 2010
I am shocked and sadden to hear the news of Deb's passing. I worked with your Mom on the 6th floor at NIMC. She was such a warm loving women. I always looked forward to working with her and when we did work together I knew that the shift would be enjoyable. Your Mom treated everyone as family and she will warmly be remembered by me.
Deb Stokes
October 14, 2010
Justin, Becky and Jake,
Your mom was a great friend to me. She was my preceptor 22 yrs ago in Tele at NIMC and we were friends ever since. We have so many good memories. She was a wonderful nurse, mother and friend and Carl and I will miss her terribly. She is at peace now and with her mother. She love all of you with all her heart. You were all her life. Please let me know if we can do anything. You all are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless! May you rest in peace Deb, a peace you richly deserve. You worked so hard all your life. We are so glad you were a part of our life.
Carl and Donna Blocker
Nancy Gundelach
October 13, 2010
Becky, I was so saddened to hear that your mom had passed away. I always enjoyed working with her at NIMC. She was so much fun. I know this must be a very difficult time for you and your family. I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, as is your mother. If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Deb rest in peace and continue to watch over your children and grandchildren. Becky, she will definitely be missed.
Rae Johnson
October 13, 2010
We will miss hearing the music during the warm weather. Seeing all the grandchildren playing and of course seeing Molly and Louie on a regular basis. Debbie was a good neighbor and a loving grandmother. Our talks over the fence will definitely be remembered. She was very good to Erika and Erika will definitely remember her times with Debbie and Ashley. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Jack and Rae Johnson and Kristi, Erika and Jordan Lara
mary ann brierley
October 12, 2010
my heart goes out to you becky. i had been just thinking about the day i ran into you and your mom at the craft fair last year. we had a good time walking around. hugs to you and the kids. love you mary ann
October 12, 2010
Debbie was a wonderful lady ! when i started at the hospital , she took me in under her wing and helped me to be a great tech! she also loved her family so much! i will never forget her and she will be missed a hole lot lots of love to all the family! Emily Bremer
October 12, 2010
Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I was very lucky and honored to have worked with your mom,and blessed that I got to know such a great lady!! She taught me many things. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Linda Buch
Trish Sink (Lantz)
October 12, 2010
Cynthia - I had not heard about Debbie until today. Our hearts are with you and your families. She was a wonderful nurse many, many times to my mother. My father was just in the hospital and I asked if he had seen Debbie. She will be greatly missed!
Marianne (Polnow) Barton
October 12, 2010
Dear Cindy, Tom, & Mary,
When I heard about Debbie, my heart sank. My childhood memories came flooding back. We had such fun times. I believe we had the best neighborhood in town. I hope your same joyful memories help bring you comfort.
Jane Gower
October 12, 2010
Debbie was a "What you see is what you get" person. She was an excellent nurse; she loved her patients, and they loved her. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. There is no one who could ever take her place. Debbie was a good friend, and I will miss her very much.
mary ann brierley
October 12, 2010
becky my heart goes out to you and your family. it was just last year i ran in to you and your mom at the craft fair. we had a wonderful time. hugs all around to you and the kids. love you mary ann
Jane Gower
October 12, 2010
Debbie was a what you see is what you get person. She was an excellent nurse and loved her patients,they also loved her. She loved her children and grandchildren so much. No one will ever be able to take her place. She was a good friend and I will miss her very much.
Pam Robles
October 12, 2010
Becky,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time in your lives. May you cherish all your memories that you and your children made with your Mom/Grandma. I know she will be truly missed.
liz schaden
October 12, 2010
Jessica, thank you for posting this up! I am so sorry to hear of the loss. I've only heard great things about Debbie and am positive in my heart she was a wonderful lady! I hope that god, and friends will help and guide you all through this time of need.
Gail Albers
October 12, 2010
Just wanted you to know as I am sure you do, what a wonderful mother you had. She touched the lives of so many people, she was a great nurse who took that extra time to fluff a pillow, give a backrub, or just sit and talk with her patients. She taught me so many things about what it means to be a "nurse." I was lucky to have known her and will always have great memories. Gail M. Albers
Five Spot :)
October 12, 2010
Debbie was one of the funniest,honest, and straight forward people I have ever met! She will always hold a place in my heart. I just know she is somewhere basking in the sun poolside right now!
October 12, 2010
Dear Stokes Family,
I worked with your mom (and grandma) at NIMC. I always enjoyed working with Deb as I knew that day would go smoothly. She was a great nurse to spend our shifts with, we had many laughs and a lot of fun.
Take comfort in knowing what a wonderful person Deb was and how blessed you are to have her as your mom, and grandma.
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Nora Gibbs
October 12, 2010
To Debbie's family: When I was a new nurse, I worked with Debbie. She was always helpful and generous with her time. A great sense of humor. I know that you will all miss her very much. My prayers are with you all.
Sharon Nye, RN
October 11, 2010
Becky,
I loved your mom. She was always open, honest, and very giving. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her.
God bless and keep your family in this time of loss.
Cindy Gordon
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