Deanna M. Williams

Deanna M. Williams, 85, of Rockford passed on to meet her Lord and join her beloved Archie on March 13, 2024. Born in Anvil, Michigan on June 29, 1938 to Leon and Alice (Krugan) Pryor. She was proud to grow up in Upper Michigan and be called a Yooper. She enjoyed all things cold-weather related and enjoyed life to the fullest. Married Archie H. Williams on July, 7 1985 at the Unity Church on North Main St. in Rockford; he died April 11, 2001. Deanna lived most of her life in Rockford, working at Barber Colman, Lorine Manufacturing, OSF St. Anthony Hospital and Sundstrand. She was an avid flea market person and loved having booths for ten years at Alpine Flea Market.

She is survived by her children, Richard P. Tillou of Brodhead, WI and Martin L. Tillou of Capron, IL; many step-children;  grandchildren, Jennifer (Samantha) Boviall of Rockford, Gina (Jeff) Badger of Mukwonago, WI., Ryne Tillou of Capron, IL., Stephanie (Ryan) Wilhelms of Royce City, TX., Carl Christopher Johnson of Rockford and Arika (Tyler) Tucker of Fort Collins, CO.; great-grandchildren, Mila, Cooper and Landry; brother, Leon (Anita) Pryor; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband; parents; sisters, Adrienne Hobart, Lorene Pearson and Marlene Ramme; daughter, Renee M. Vogan and god child, Cherie Massoglia.

Deanna wrote this obituary and also wanted to thank her special niece and husband Lynette and Albert Siegener. "I could not have survived without you these last years. Thank you for all you have done and will be doing after my departure from this wonderful life on earth"

Celebration of Life will be held April 6, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the SM&SF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109. 

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