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Connie A. Blackert
1939 - 2025
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Connie Blackert Obituary
Born: March 2, 1939 in Sterling, IL
Died: November 11, 2025 in Sterling, IL
CONNIE A. (GENTZ) BLACKERT, 86, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away gently with her daughters by her side on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Rock River Hospice House in Sterling, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Prophetstown United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joey Garcea. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Memorials have been established.
Connie was born March 2, 1939, in Sterling, IL, to Herman J. and Helen R. (Fassett) Gentz. She graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1957. Connie met Larry Blackert and fell in love. They were married on September 21, 1958, in Prophetstown, IL, and shared their lives for over 64 years before his passing on February 23, 2023. Connie was employed in the family business, Gentz Sales & Service, where she worked alongside her father. She was a member of Prophetstown United Methodist Church, where she was active in the former Wesleyan Fellowship, and she was also a longtime member of Prophet Hills Country Club. She had a passion for gardening and loved socializing, especially over tea with friends. Connie also enjoyed golfing and was known for the thoughtful cards she sent to others. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family.
Survivors include two daughters, LeAnn (Ivy) of Okotoks, Alberta, and Tara (Karen) of Eagan, MN; one granddaughter, Natalie (Elly) Blackert of Green Bay, WI; seven nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and many friends and her church family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Larry; one brother, Bob (Georgia) Gentz; and one nephew, Rick.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Rock River Hospice for their extraordinary care of Connie.
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