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Jane Bengtson Obituary
Jane L. Bengtson, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home. Born on November 29, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Lars and Alma (Schoug) Ekwall. She attended East High School, Class of 1944. Jane married Thorsten Bengtson on June 6, 1953, in Rockford. He predeceased her on July 24, 1986. She worked at City of Rockford Water Dept., Jackson – Keye Real Estate, and Lloyd's Electric & Battery before retiring on January 30, 1994. Jane was a member of First Lutheran Church where she was part of Miriam Circle. Survived by her sons, Peter (Terry) Bengtson of Greenfield, WI, Timothy Bengtson of Rockford, and Alan (Christine) Bengtson of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren, Erik Bengtson and Britta (Casey) Donnelly, and Bethany Wagner; and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her parents; sisters, Gladys Josephson, Lilly Weast, and Alice Gibson; and brother, Victor Ekwall; and brothers-in-law, John and Glenn Bengtson.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Fred C. Olson Chapel with Reverend Jane McChesney officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services in the chapel. Burial at Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd St., Rockford, IL 61104. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. To share a memory or send an online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.
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Cathy Zannis
March 29, 2018
So many memories of family Christmases together in Aunt Jane's home. The Swedish traditions were so important. I remember sitting with Aunt Jane and watching her do her needlework which I do to this day.
John and Eileen Holtan
March 27, 2018
Always loved Jane...she was so sweet and kind. Thank you to Tim for always taking such good care of her. May she Rest In Peace.
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