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Rebba Forren Obituary
Born: October 20, 1951 in Sterling, IL
Died: February 6, 2022 in Sterling, IL
Rebba M. Forren, age 70, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.
Rebba was born October 20, 1951 in Sterling the daughter of Charles and Marilouise (George) Forren. She was previously employed at the Dixon State School and Kreider Services. Rebba was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Auxillary, Post 902, and she also enjoyed working there. She loved taking care of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Rachael (Matt Brown) Forren of Sterling; two grandchildren, Isaiah and Gracie Trevino; her step mother, Edna Forren of Sterling; two step sisters, Tina (Dave) Brownlee of Rock Falls and Linda (Harold) Harrison of Sterling; one step brother, Mike (Janet) Tabor of Sterling; very special friends, Dino Jenerro and Rhonda (Dale) Tompkins; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Lon E. Forren, Charles D. Forren, Ella Kathryn Campbell and Robert W. Forren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Avenue, Sterling, with the funeral following at 11:30 AM with Pastor Scott Porter officiating.
A memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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Terry & Karen O'Malley
February 25, 2022
To Rebba's family: We were so sorry to read about Rebba's passing. She was a great person! Prayers are with all of you at this sad time!
Judy Hall
February 9, 2022
To Rebba's family I offer my condolences. She was a very sweet person.
Gail Dancey
February 8, 2022
I was sorry to read of your mother's passing.
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