Sally DeShazo Obituary

sally suzanne 'sue' deshazo, 70 BYRON - Sally Suzanne "Sue" DeShazo, 70, of Byron lost her brave battle with cancer Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at the Serenity Home in Oregon. Born Aug. 1, 1941, in Centerville, Iowa, to Herbert and Maxine (Tucker) McDanel. She was raised in Rockford before moving to Byron. Attended Byron schools. She married Russell DeShazo on July 27, 1963, in Stillman Valley. Sue worked at the Byron Ben Franklin for 27 years. She was involved in Girl Scouts, a member and former deacon of the United Church of Byron, and enjoyed going to coffee with the girls. She is survived by husband, Russ; daughters, Kelly (Dave) Bolen and Cindy (Bill) Hanlin; grandchildren, Sabrina (Joel) Davis, Rachel and Emily Hanlin, and Logan Bolen, all of Byron; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Moore and Maleah Davis; mother, Maxine McDanel of Byron; brothers, Bill (Sylvia) McDanel, Bob McDanel, Don (Kay) McDanel and Gary (Ginger) McDanel; brother-in-law, Ron (Becky) DeShazo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends. Predeceased by grandparents; father; sister-in-law, Judi McDanel; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken and Roberta Reeverts. We would like to thank Ogle County Hospice and the staff of the Serenity Home for their exceptional care and compassion. Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the United Church of Byron with pastor Mike Mulberry officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home. Memorials are established for Ogle County Hospice or the United Church of Byron. For more information, please visit FarrellHollandGale.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Sally DeShazo

10 Entries

John and Pam Harding

January 6, 2012

Russ, Kelly and Cindy;
We are so sorry for your loss. It's so bittersweet when you have to go through what all that you have. Whether it's harder to let your loved one go, or harder to see them go through all they have to is very difficult to have to deal with. We understand, for we, too have been through such times. John and I are keeping you all in our prayers.

kelly DeShazo

January 5, 2012

Thank you for all your kind words and for all the help you have all given. I will miss you Mom and I can't imagine my life without you Kelly

January 5, 2012

Dear Russ Kelly and Cindy. So sorry to hear about Sue. did not know she was ill, so sorry. known all of u a long time, sure did have some good laughs when she was around. a great citzen of Byron, A huge loss. Love u all.
Gene Reber

Karan Cattage

January 5, 2012

I met Sue at the Sunrise at coffee here in Byron, in 2005 with Peg..she was the same sweet person every time I saw her. Never changed, and always a story to keep you smiling..I will truely miss your happy face when we go to supper on Friday night..love you all, Karan

Peg Lingel

January 4, 2012

Sue was my first friend when I moved to Byron..I was painting the Ben franklin where she worked..She asked me to join the ladies coffee clutch..From them our friendship blossomed...Later she became my painting partner part time..Great worker as well as Friend..

We belonged to a card club..Birthday lunches, shopping trips..shared life stories.....Shared many Friday and sat. night suppers..

Shared so much..I will always have wonderful Memories..Will never forget
one of my all time best Friends........Love you Sue...Miss you...Rest in Peace..Peg

January 4, 2012

We are so very sorry to learn of Sue's death!!! As one of many Byron/Stillman relationships, we are all kind of "related" in many ways....just in knowing multiple generations and interacting in different dimensions..school, church, scouts, coffee groups, etc. We remember Sue's quick smile and wit. She had a personality that will be forever missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Blessings,
Mike and Jean McNamara(Capitan, New Mexico)

Froggie

January 4, 2012

This is a beautiful picture of my grandmother a loving caring compassionate and strong women. She will be greatly missed but we know she is watching us every step of the way from heaven. We love you grandma.

January 4, 2012

Sue will certainly be missed by many people. I remember working with her in Girl Scouts, and the troop always had a great time! We send our sympathy to the family.
Audrey & Loren Hildebrand

Tonya Mund

January 4, 2012

Dear Dshazo & Reevers Families,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers!
God Bless!

Lisa

January 3, 2012

Deshazo family
You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Sue was an amazing lady and will be truely missed.
Jason, Lisa, Jayden and Myah

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