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Penny Tate Obituary
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Penny L. Tate, 61, of Machesney Park, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1958 in Rockford to William and Vequinell (Higgins) Glodo. She married Ted Tate on October 11, 1986 in Rockford. Penny worked at Chrysler (FCA assembly plant) in Belvidere. She had a passion for sewing, crocheting and gardening. Penny enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved her two dogs, Lady and Gypsy. Penny was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Survivors include her children, Jennifer Klarner, Christopher (Liz) Klarner, Andrew Tate, Eric Tate and Grace Million; daughter-in-law, Sasha Stenger; father, William Glodo; grandchildren, Brenden Tate and Hendric Raeden; brother, Allen Glodo; sisters, Dena Gray and Donna Dalton. Predeceased by her husband, Ted Tate; mother, Vequinell Glodo; grandchild, Scarlette Rae Tate.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, Illinois 61111. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com
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Sandy Jamison
March 7, 2019
Penny, will be forever missed I worked with Penny at Chrysler, she was a fun person to work with! My Heart goes out to her Family and my Prayers are with you. Sorry I couldn't make it to the Service.. Sandy Jamison / Coworker
Jenn Anderson
March 7, 2019
I will miss you my friend. Im so glad we had a great talk not too long ago. My heart still hurts over the news of you passing. I hope you and Ted are laughing and catching up. Love you my friend.
Jackie (boyd) Clay
March 7, 2019
I remember penny for her positive and giving attitude. She would give you the shirt off her back if she had it. There was never a dull moment when she was around. She will be sadly missed.
American Heart Association
March 5, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Carrie Aune Byron
March 5, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to her friends and family.
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Celebration of Life
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Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Loves Park4311 North Mulford Road, Loves Park, IL 61111
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