Barbara J. French

ROCKFORD – Barbara J. French, age 84, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday April 21, 2017. Born in Rockford on February 1, 1933 to Harold & Marie Lambert (Naber). She will be most remembered for her love of baking and her one of a kind Christmas cookies, which she loved to share with her family & friends. Barbara found deep joy in sharing time with her babies and grand-babies. Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by children, Steve French, Stacey Bixby, Sherman (Sallie) French and Andrew French; grandchildren, Max, Lucy, Lindsey (Kevin), Andrew (Maggie), Sarah (Shane), Nick, Tim (Sam), Stephanie (George), Kyle, Adam, Cody and Seth; great grandchildren, Lillian, Emma, Elliott, Avery, Harper, Jacob, Jackson, Cooper and Joseph; sister, Jeannine (Al) Ruefer; special sisters, Phyllis & Nola; and numerous nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her parents.

Celebration of Life Memorial to be held on Monday April 24, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Avenue, Rockford. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the family.

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