Eileen H. Stanley

Eileen H. Stanley, 75, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born July 23, 1946, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Zakrzewski) Einhorn. Eileen is a graduate of East High School. She worked as a machinist in the Rockford area. Eileen was a life- long catholic. She was a member of the Saint Peregrine Cancer Support Group and the Rockford Ovarian Cancer Support Group. She also volunteered at Healing Pathways. Eileen was a self-taught painter, specializing in acrylic painting, she enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Eileen especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Jim (Shelley) Stanley and Kim (Skip) Rabey; grandchildren, Sherry Stanley, James Stanley, Jarrod (Julia) Rabey and Jordan Rabey; good friend Jackie Nystrom and her support group friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and special friend, Raymond Nath.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Swedish American Regional Cancer Center.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. A public visitation will be held prior to the service from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Eileen's name to the Saint Peregrine Cancer Support Group c/o Holy Family Catholic Church, 4407 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family. Share on-line condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.