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Nancy Helmick Obituary

NANCY ANN HELMICK, 72 ROCKTON - Nancy Ann Helmick, 72, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was born March 22, 1943, in Jefferson, WI to Arnold and Florence (Schroedl) Westphal. Nancy was comfortable living a simple life. She enjoyed reading, collecting items and some traveling. Survivors include children, Troy (Dorothy Waugh) Taylor, Tamee (Jeff) Browning, Loree Tabor; grandchildren, Jason, Jesse and Jackie Tabor, Kris (Dulce) Kinser, Justin Kinser, Corey and Haylee Browning, Zachary Taylor, Stephen (Tessa) Waugh; great-grandchild, Jaxson Kinser; sister, Donna (Dennis) Rhode; brother, Richard (Sandy) Westphal. Predeceased by parents. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2015, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, with visitation from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. To express condolences, visit sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2015.

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John Schroedl

December 20, 2015

You're in my thoughts my heart and my prayers.

Greg Johnson

December 11, 2015

I have worked with Troy for over 25 years. We have been through a lot together. Although my heart is sadden for you during this difficult time know that the good lord has her now and she is in her final resting place and is at peace......
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....

Greg Johnson

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