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Betty Rathburn Obituary

BETTY (FLORA) RATHBURN, 81 MACHESNEY PARK - Betty (Flora M) Rathburn, 81, Machesney Park, passed away on June 7, 2013, at her residence. She was born on June 26, 1931, in Lafayette, Georgia to Joe and Ella (Rice) Little. She married William Rathburn on April 14, 1962, in Des Plains, Illinois; he died on March 8, 1999. She was a member of North Park Church of Christ. She is survived by two loving daughters, Lisa (Mark Torrance) Swanberg and Tina (Steve) Griffis; two wonderful granddaughters, Brecken Swanberg and Jaeden Griffis; and several nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and twelve brothers and sisters. The family would like to give a special thanks to VNA Hospice. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at Sunset Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be given at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2013.

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June 13, 2013

Lisa, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. What an elegant woman she must have been. Her picture is awesome! And she raised a wonderful, caring and competent daughter. Thinking of you! MaryAnne Ax

PHYLLIS P.

June 12, 2013

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM LISA.SHE'S WITH THE ANGEL'S NOW AND. IN A BETTER PLACE. GOD BLESS.

Staci Anderson

June 12, 2013

Lisa-
I'm thinking of you and your family at this time. Your mom is so lucky to have had you for her daughter. Today, she is in a better place & feeling herself again.
Love you lots!!!

Phil, Tracey, Morgan, Kaitlyn & Addison Riverdahl

June 10, 2013

Lisa and Tina and families: We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Love you guys!

June 9, 2013

Aunt Betty will be missed. Loved your visits to Flintstone, GA. Tim loved to see you and Phil. Always remember you and your family. I am so glad I married into your family when I married Freddie. God bless your family.

Delores and Tim Ketner, Flintstone, GA

Jessica ketner

June 8, 2013

Aunt Betty will be missed. She showed so much love for everyone. We will always remember her great hugs and smiling face. Heaven gained a wonderful angel. Much love to you all. - Ketner family

Doug and Susan Layhew

June 8, 2013

We, along with all those at A &B Supply offer our sympathy to Lisa and Mark at this time. God send his peace and comfort to you and your family now and in the days to come.

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