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Beverly Eick Obituary

BEVERLY SUE EICK, 71 ROCKTON - Beverly Sue Eick, 71, of Rockton died Friday, July 4, 2014, after a short illness. Born November 18, 1942, in Taylorville, the daughter of John and Ethyl (Nash) Hill. Beloved wife of Richard W. Eick. Bev attended three years at Illinois College in Jacksonville after graduating from Taylorville High School. She worked for over 25 years as the Billing and Collection Supervisor for the Rock River Water Reclamation District. Bev enjoyed outdoor activities such as boating, water skiing, downhill skiing, biking and traveling. She especially enjoyed Las Vegas, and the trips to Alaska, Italy, England, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Ireland during her retirement. Bev was a Master Gardener for seven years with the Boone County University of Illinois Extension, where she won several awards. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, South Beloit. Bev is survived by her devoted husband, Richard; the beloved mother of Kent Hutchings; grandsons, Kellen and Garin Hutchings; step grandchildren, James and Lezli Prior; and sister, Pat Jenkins. Predeceased by parents and brother, Larry Hill. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, in St. Peter Catholic Church, 620 Blackhawk Blvd., South Beloit, with Father Steven Sabo officiating. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Peter Catholic Church in South Beloit. To share a memory or condolence please visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2014.

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Diane Baker

July 14, 2014

Bev I didn't see this earlier and definitely want to light a candle for you. You were a light of happiness and love to all who knew you. You just glowed.

July 14, 2014

Bev was my room mate in college, the maid of honor at my wedding and Godmother to my first child. She has always been a special person in my life. We did lose track for a while but thankfully, were able to reunite with our husbands, Jay and Richard, and enjoyed several happy times in Branson, Mo. Bev was one of the kindest people I have ever known. My sympathy goes to Richard, Kent and the rest of her family. I have so many wonderful times to remember that I shared with Bev from college and going to New York. Thank you my dear friend and rest in peace. I will love and remember you always. Di

Margo Urbanski

July 13, 2014

Dick and Kent and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bev was my boss at the RRWRD for nearly 5 years. But, she was so much more than a boss to me she was a great friend and mentor. She taught me about making sure paperwork was stapled neatly in the upper left corner, keep notes on calls and a neat desk. Those were things about work but even more she was there for me as a friend through difficult times and happy times, she was always so supportive to me as I hope I was for her.
Kent she would talk about you so often, she adored you.
Dick, Maybe you remember me or not, I remember you working downstairs. I was happily surprised when I heard the two of you found one another.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and, I pray peace for you all.

Jay Baker

July 13, 2014

My sincere condolences to Dick and the family on Bev's death. I first met Bev in my junior year and her freshman year at Illinois College, Jacksonville. We both attended the first Catholic Newman club meeting of the new school year. It was not difficult to notice a cute, perky freshman right away. We sat next to each other and started a conversation. She was a talented actress and dancer who could light up a room when she entered it. She was my wife's roommate in college and her Maid of Honor at our wedding. She was also the Godmother of our first child, Mike. We kept in touch for a few years after college and then we lost touch. Diane and I finally linked up again with Bev a few years and we had a reunion with her and her husband, Richard, at Branson, Mo where we had a great time. We liked it so much we did it again a few years later. We were in the initial stages of planning another trip to Branson when we heard from Richard of her debilitating illness. May God bless Richard and the rest of the family.

Sue Heinke

July 10, 2014

Bev will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with her for many years. My sincere sympathies go out to Dick and the family members of this lovely lady.

Cindy and Steve Bunk

July 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss Dick. Bev was always cheery and smiling all the years I worked with her and every time I have seen you guys over the years. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

July 9, 2014

Dear Dick and family..Bev was a wonderful, energetic, smiling lady in a lot of ways. hannah RRWRD

Kevin Gable

July 9, 2014

Richard, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Beverly. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Gable

Loretta Champion

July 9, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all of Bev's family. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Whitmer

July 9, 2014

I worked many years with Bev at RRWRD. She was a very sweet person. My prayers and thoughts go out to Dick and family.

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