Ethelda Piper

Ethelda Betty Marjorie Piper 92 of Rockford passed away Monday December 24, 2012 in her home.nbsp; She was born July 31, 1920 in Shullsburg, WI.nbsp; The daughter of Leroy and Lydia Ingram.nbsp; Betty married Norval D. Buster Piper on June 10, 1939.nbsp; He predeceased her on March 29, 1985.nbsp; She worked at Amerock for 30 years.nbsp; Betty was a member of St. Bernadette Church, Woman of the Moose and the Alpha Organization.

Survivors include her two daughters, Joan (Robert) St. Clair of Loves Park and Claudia Grenert of Rockford.nbsp; Grandchildren, Kelly Spera of Rockford, Dan (Alana) Spera of Rockford and Cassandra (Tony) Bonnet of Roscoe.nbsp; Great grandchildren, Daxx, Isabella and Dominic Spera, Taylor and Jacob Fischer.nbsp; Numerous nieces and nephews.nbsp; Special care giver, Regina.nbsp; The family would like to thank VNA Hospice for their care and support of Betty.

Funeral Mass at 10am Friday December 28, 2012 in St Bernadette Catholic Church.nbsp; Burial in Willwood Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 9am until 9:45 Friday in the church.nbsp; In lieu of flowers memorials to VNA Hospice 2215 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 .nbsp; Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com