Sharon Otten

SHARON OTTEN 1949 TO 2009 ROCKTON - Sharon Otten passed away Sept. 13, 2009, surrounded by her loving family, after a fiercely determined, but all too short course of pancreatic cancer. Sharon was full of life and was blessed with a caring family and many, many wonderful friends. Member of the Lombardi Club Auxiliary and truly enjoyed her participation in the club and its activities. She was also an important component in the monthly meeting of the J. C. Penney Rockford store employees. Her thoughts were filled with the memories of all her good friends and co-workers. Sharon was a strong and encouraging aunt and great-aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She loved these kids more than words can express. All of her sisters and brothers will not forget her support and love. She wanted to especially thank her employer, Alpha Controls and Services, for every ounce of their "above and beyond" support throughout the long and convoluted course of her illness. Her family is also extremely appreciative of their kindness and help. Our "thank you" goes out also to Beloit Regional Hospice, for all their abundant care, concern and help during this difficult time. Sharon is and will be greatly missed, especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year. We are all moved by her gifts of family, friendship and feelings of love and compassion. Celebration of Sharon's life from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main St., Roscoe. Memorials to the family. For online condolences please visit honquestfh.com.