Frances Leombruni

Frances Lena Leombruni, 90 ROCKFORD - Frances Lena Leombruni, 90, of Rockford passed into eternity to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 15, 2011, in Alden Alma Nelson Nursing Home. Born Sept. 9, 1920, in Rockford, the daughter of Louis Adele (Severi) Catalani. Married to John A. Leombruni on Nov. 23, 1941, in Rockford; he passed away June 20, 1990. She was loving, kind and special to us all. She was devoted to her husband, children and family. We will greatly miss her. She was a member of New Life Assembly of God for 25 years. Survivors include her children, Sandra (David) Steiner, the Rev. Philip (the Rev. Diana) Leombruni, John (Susan) Leombruni and Michael (Miki) Leombruni, all of Rockford; grandchildren, Mickey Leombruni, Laura Markley, Joey (Tina), Jason (Jennifer), Alicia, Michael (Jillian) and Johnny Leombruni; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Nicholis, Marchello, Jacob and Luke; brother, Guido Catalani; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Dan, Nello, Bruno, Notto and Joe Catalani; sisters, Helen Nicosia and Annie Fasulo. We would like to express our deep appreciation for all of the staff of Alden Alma Nelson Manor; you were so wonderful to her. Thank you to the staff of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16, New King James Version). Memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Her son, the Rev. Philip Leombruni, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to New Life Assembly of God Church, 8501 Forest Hills Road. Loves Park, IL 61111. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.