Marjorie Ann Rhodes

Marjorie Ann Rhodes, 80, of Rockford, lost her battle with cancer and was called to Heaven on Friday, August 7, 2020.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born at home on November 4, 1939 in Rock Falls, Illinois to George and Sylvia (Giese) Day.  Marge married her high school sweetheart Lloyd Rhodes on August 28, 1960. They were married for 60 wonderful years. She worked in accounting at Sears, Woodward Governor Company and Rock Valley College over the years.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, butterfly watching and showing hospitality to her family and friends. Some other activities she enjoyed were Marriage Encounter, Friday Fun Fest, Bethany Circle, Euchre and putting puzzles together.  Together with Lloyd, she took a special trip with each of her grandchildren and attended as many of their activities as she could. She had an open hand and open heart.  To her, you were only a stranger once. Some things she will not miss is snakes and looking over the edge while driving through the mountains! Marge was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Marge is loved and will be deeply missed by her husband Lloyd; sister, Nancy (Day) Beck; daughter, Tammy (Wayne) Russ; son, Eric (Leah) Rhodes and her seven grandchildren: Nathan Russ, Cory Russ, Anna Russ, Faith Russ, Micah (Amber) Rhodes, Rachel Rhodes and Josiah Rhodes. She is preceded in death by her parents. Special thanks to Lloyd Rhodes for the wonderful care he gave to her.  

There will be a walk through visitation (masks and social distancing required) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. Memorial service (masks required) will follow at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marge's name may be gifted to Grace Lutheran Church or Rockford Rescue Mission.

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