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Carol Cichon Obituary

CAROL J. CICHON, 71 ROSCOE - Carol J. Cichon, 71, of Roscoe passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Rockford on August 16, 1943, the daughter of Vernon William Charles and Irene Eleanor (Beck) Rogers. Carol married George J. Cichon on August 25, 1962. Carol is survived by her husband, George; sons, George (Collette) Cichon, Jr. and Eugene Cichon; sisters, June Yates and Deborah Beck. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Vernon and Donald Rogers. A service to celebrate Carol's life will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation for Carol will be from 1 p.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2015.

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February 4, 2015

Eugene, I'm so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Bea

Pamela Pearson

February 2, 2015

So sorry to learn of Carol's passing. Loved her sense of humor. She will be missed at the reunions! You have my sympathy and love.

Linda Torgerson

February 1, 2015

I always admired Aunt Carols talent for sewing.She sewed beautiful.She truly had a love for flowers and her garden showed it.
Love Linda

January 31, 2015

Carol was a neighbor of mine and a classmate at Hononegah. I wish to express to her family my sorrow for your loss!

Linda Martin

January 31, 2015

So sorry to hear of Carol's passing. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. A Hononegah Class of 61 Classmate.

Barbara & Phil Hodges

January 31, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with George and family on the loss of Carol. She had the best laugh & we marveled at her driving such small cars since she was so tall.

January 30, 2015

I will miss your rice pudding and the greatest smile ever.
Love Kevin Goy

jeannie goy

January 29, 2015

You will be missed....love you

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