Billie Alice Verkuilen

Billie Alice VerKuilen, 81Rockford-Billie Alice Verkuilen, 81 of Rockford breathed her last breath surrounded by her loving family. Monday, March 21, 2011 at home. Born March 6, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI to Arnold and Delia (Morrison) Walbruck. Billie loved needle work and gardening.Survivors; Son, Leonard (Regina) VerKuilen; Daughters, Christine (David) Corcoran and Trina (David) Files; Grandchildren; Yvonne (Jason) Hess, Vincent VerKuilen, Angela (James) Hayes, Melissa (Tim) Hillers, Jessica (Adam Murray) Files and Amanda Files; Great-grandchildren, Conner Hess, Ariel Hess, William Files, Adam Files and Isaiah Hayes. Predeceased by her parents and siblings, Billie is the last of seven; Children Include, Ricky, Rosemary,Gary and Grandson Wesley VerKuilen; lifelong friend Clifford Jackson. Special thank you to caregiver Irene.Funeral Mass 10:30 am, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 201 Buckbee Street with Father Michael Black officiating. Visitation from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road. Memorials may be made to OSF St. Anthony Hospice.