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Lorena Phelps Obituary

Lorena 'Lori' A. Phelps, 61 DAVIS JUNCTION - Lorena "Lori" A. Phelps, 61, of Davis Junction died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, Rockford. She was born Dec. 27, 1948, in Cisne to Ralph and Irma Knierim Ray. She was a graduate of Chenoa High School. Lori married Charles Phelps on Feb. 2, 1983, in Davis Junction. She was a bus driver for the Rockford School District for 15 years and was vice president of the Happy-Go-Lucky Sam's Camping Club. Survivors include her husband, Charles; daughter, Sheri Adkins Luciano of Wisconsin; son, Jeffery (Kristina) Adkins of Monroe Center; grandchildren, Michael Broady, Danielle, Logan, Mason and Madelyn; great-grandchild, Jaden; stepchildren, Gary Phelps, David (Tanya) Phelps, Scott Phelps and Jennifer (Mike) Winch; son-in-law, Cisco Luciano; stepgrandchildren, Anthony Luciano, Dylan, Brenden, Melody, Berkley, Ariel and Megan; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Adriana and Mya; sister, Chris (Carl) Ross of Danvers; and brothers, Roy (Pauline) Ray of Pontiac, Steve (Beth) Ray of Emington and Larry (Betty) Ray of Fairbury. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be at a later date. Assisting the family is Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Stillman Valley. For more information, visit farrellholland gale.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2010.

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December 27, 2010

Chuck
I have known you since I was a little kid growing up in DJ and at your mothers house and I am so sorry about your loss
lorene was such a open hearted person she was always laughing and so good hearted she will be missed and im truly sorry for your loss.Ron Dilbeck

December 27, 2010

Jefferson im so sorry about you mother my heart goes out to your family and childern she was a wonderful woman to me. full of spunk and always happy bless her. Ron Dilbeck

lori phillips

December 23, 2010

lori, will be missed very deeply. her laughter is what kept me going. her witts was unbelievable. now its time to say so long shorty, until we meet again. from the tall lori.dist.205

lori phillips

December 23, 2010

sorry about your loss, lori will be deeply missed by me . her laugh,smile and joking with each other.this one is for you shorty. from tall lori phillips at district 205.

December 22, 2010

Chuck-
Words, no matter how tender‚ can touch what you’re feeling inside. No one can soften the sorrow! Still we are thinking about you
and hoping it helps in some way simply to know that we care about you. With deepest sympathy, Love, Marge and Gary Spangler

December 20, 2010

Lori passing has left sadness in my heart. She was always so proud of everything in her life listening to her tell of trips taken camping adventures Lori always so jolly Loved her family to the highest of Love. RIP Lori you will be greatly missed

December 20, 2010

CHUCK AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LORI. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER LAUGH AT DIST. 205 AS ALOT OF PEOPLE WON'T. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
DEB SHARP

jennifer winch

December 19, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sue LaPorte

December 19, 2010

RIP Lori. You loved your husband so much.He was your love of your life. You so enjoyed camping with him. Dist.205 has lost another great driver.

ralph kirchner

December 19, 2010

Will miss you lori

Rhen Hart-Straub

December 19, 2010

I was so sad to hear of Lori's passing. We became such close friends @ 205. Her love for family and camping was so contagious. RIP my friend until we meet again.

Larry Ray

December 19, 2010

Lori was my oldest sister will be missed by her youngest brother. Love always

scott phelps

December 19, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

melissa cox

December 19, 2010

Rest in peace Lori God bless you


Roy and Melissa Cox (elign,il)

Lynn Mohamed

December 19, 2010

The last time I saw Lori was at Woodmans. She was happy and laughing as always. Lori and I became friends when I was postmaster in Holcomb. She came in everyday and we had the best conversations. I will always remember those talks that kept me going. Lori was a good friend. Sorry for your loss.

Don Hardcastle

December 19, 2010

Chuck, so sorry for your loss. I'm sure she was a very special person and you had many good times together.

Diane OBrien

December 19, 2010

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

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