Candice M. Anderson
April 17, 1949 — June 13, 2010
Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Teacher
Candice M. Anderson, 61, Roscoe, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 in the peacefulness of her home, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.nbsp; Born April 17, 1949 in Poynette, WI, daughter of Kenneth and Ruby Garey Kencke.nbsp; Married Richard E.Rik Anderson in Cherry Valley on July 3, 1971.nbsp; Graduated from Guilford High School in 1967.nbsp; Received her Bachelors degree from Western Illinois University and her Masters degree from Rockford College. She was a teacher in the Harlem School District for 35 years where she taught English, Reading and Language Arts.nbsp; Following her retirement from Harlem in 2005, she taught for 3 years at Keith School and had also taught Alternative Night School for the Regional Office of Education for 2 years.nbsp; She was an adjunct professor at Rockford College for several years and was co-facilitator for Quantum Learning both on the local and national levels.nbsp; She was a proud Golden Apple Recipient in 2005. Candy was a very courageous woman in many aspects.nbsp; She loved teaching and was very dedicated to her profession.nbsp; Some of her favorite times were spent at Lake Mills with her family and friends.nbsp; She loved her family and especially enjoyed her beloved grandchildren.nbsp;
Survivors include her husband, Rik; children, Rich (Melissa Hines) Anderson, Ryan (Sara) Anderson and Katy Anderson; grandchildren, Ricky, Alivia, Holden and one thats expected in October; sisters, Karen Kencke and Kay (Ron) Barton, several cousins and her mother-in-law, Lois M. Anderson.nbsp; Predeceased by her parents and father-in-law, Dick A. Anderson.
Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Brenda Byrne, chaplain of Northern Illinois Hospice amp; Grief Center, officiating.nbsp; Visitation from 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday.nbsp; Cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Candice M. Anderson Scholarship Fund For Education.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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