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Betty Holmbeck Obituary

BETTY J. HOLMBECK, 84 BELVIDERE - Betty J. Holmbeck, 84, of Belvidere died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born Sept. 25, 1925, the daughter of Linus and Freda (Nelson) Odelius. She married Ralph E. Holmbeck on May 18, 1946, in Rockford. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren, gardening and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; children, Phyllis Clark, Barbara Sams, and Carol (Bill) Bainbridge; grandchildren, Tracy (Bart) Henbest, Lisa Clark, Rachel Cain, Stephanie and Teresa Sams and Alan and Stacy Gucciardo; great-grandchildren, Stephen, Thomas and McKenna. Predeceased by sons-in-law, Gregory Clark and Stephen Sams; and sisters, Janice Reno and Lois Hansing. Special thanks to Maplecrest Nursing Home and the staff of OSF Saint Anthony. Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, with visitation from noon to 12:45 p.m.; Father William Wentink will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to OSF Foundation - The Heart Unit, 5666 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108. To send a memory or condolence online, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2009.

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Karen (Freiman) Sylvestre

October 7, 2009

Hi Barbara. Sue (Clinite) Bacher was kind enough to pass along the notice of your mom's passing. Both my parents passed some years back, so I can feel your loss. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.

Dave and Sue (Clinite) Bacher

October 6, 2009

I am sorrowed at the loss of your mother. Barbara, my mom passed last November. We haven't been in touch since HS, but I'd love to hear from you.

Dave&Sonia Swanson

October 5, 2009

May god be with you in this difficult time.

Kathryn mowell

October 5, 2009

I will pray for you and your family. I know how it is to lose Mom. It is so very hard. Keep her close in your heart always. She will never leave you. She goes now to wait for all of you to someday join her. Just as she build a home for you here she goes to wait in the home that Jesus build for all of us until the day when one by one you will all be together again.

Mary Shuck

October 5, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She will always have a special place in your hearts and will forever be remembered by all of you.

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