Mona A. Almond

MONA ALMOND, 76 OF ROCKFORD, LOVING MOM AND NANAMona Almond 76 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her family.She was born 1935 in Miltonvale, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Mona Lee.She married Joseph Gene Almond in Rockford on July 16, 1952. Gene predeceased her in 2006. A member of Faith Lutheran Church.Mona was the most generous and kind woman, she had a great love of her children and grandchildren. Whether she was volunteering at school or going to sporting events, she was always there. Mona was an active volunteer, whether it was PA Peterson, PTA or babysitting for her grandkids.Mona was a wonderful baker, loved to bowl and knit slippers for all her kids. She thought of everyone else before herself.Survivors include her children, Nancy (Dave) Smith of Machesney Park, Ned Almond of Rockford, Linda (George) Williams of Rockford and Lois (Allen) Shores of Rockton.Grandchildren, Noelle (Brian) Crain, Sarah (Mark) Swanson, Brianne (Aaron) McKnight, Kelly, Randy, Steven and Brady Olson, Taylor Williams, Jacob Nesmith and Riley Shores. Great grandchildren Paighton and Noah Crain, Xander and Aden Swanson, Tori and Ari McKnight, Jordan and Kyleigh Thomas and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Her special baby, her chocolate lab Madie.Predeceased by her parents, husband Gene, four brothers, Marc, Paul, Carl and Bill Lee.The family would like to thank all of their wonderful family for their support and love, Heartland Hospice and the staff of 400 West at OSF St Anthony. Services at 11am Monday, October 17, 2011 in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev Krista Zimmerman officiating.Burial in Willwood Cemetery.Visitation from 3pm until 5pm Sunday October 16, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 North Rockton Ave.Visitation also from 10am until 10:45 Monday in the church. Memorials to the family to be established at a later date.