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Jacqueline Pontnack Obituary

Jacqueline C. Pontnack 1939—2019
Jacqueline C. Pontnack, age 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and beloved dogs, Hyde and Chloe. She was born December 17, 1939 in Dixon, IL to the late Carl and Pauline (Biggers) Brenner. Jackie married Robert Pontnack on March 28, 1969. He passed away on February 26, 2014.
She was a 1958 graduate of Dixon High School and a member of the Methodist Church in Dixon. Jackie worked for Micro Switch, Nabisco, and the Rockford School Districts. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and boating. She also loved to spend time with her family and her animals.
Jackie is survived by her daughters, Catherine (Davy) Wilson of German Valley and Paula Lamont of Rockford; her son, Greg (Linda) Pontnack of Rockford; her grandchildren, Matthew (Miranda) Wilson, Bradley (Corrinne) Wilson, Jennifer Hansen, Michelle (Ken) Decker, Jimmy Lamont, and Cristal Kayle; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and loving companion of Paula Lamont, Jeff Whiting.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Walker Mortuary in Freeport at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation before the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. A private burial will take place at a later date. In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for Northern Illinois Hospice and the American Lung Association, National Processing Center, P.O Box 11039, Lewiston, ME 04243-9409. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Joseph Ross for his 40 years of loving care and to Cristi, his nurse, for answering all the calls, and to Mom's care teams, 7th floor, CCU, and ER at Swedish American Hospital. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.walkermortuary.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2019.

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Rick Pontnack

January 19, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 17, 2019

Our sincere sympathy to Paula & family. We're in Florida at this time but our thoughts & prayers are with you. Bob & Judy Brenner

January 17, 2019

Jackie, I have only known you for the past 2 years but it seems like we have been forever friends. I will miss you but relieved & happy you are no longer ill & struggling. My sympathy to all of your family. With love & prayers. Your friend, Donna Nagus

Crystal Maier

January 17, 2019

May the memories of Jackie help you find peace.

Norm & Joan Krug

January 17, 2019

Many wonderful memories of special times together with Jackie & Bob. Rest in peace Jackie dear. Joanie & Norm

Judy Day

January 16, 2019

So sorry for your families loss. You have myd
deepest sympathy.

Judy Day

Anna M

January 16, 2019

We will miss you Jackie! You & Bob were great neighbors! Our prayers are with your family!

Carrie Ripp

January 16, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 16, 2019

To the Family of Jackie: So sorry to hear of her passing. She lived a good long life She was a good person. I use to work with Jackie at MICRO SWITCH In Freeport, I'll. I hated to see her go to Rockford at the time.We had so had so much fun together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Boop
Pearl City, Illinois

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