Jacqueline Lee Nuckles

ROCKFORD – Jacqueline Lee Nuckles, age 76, of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday May 15, 2019. Born in Rockford on August 14, 1942 to William Henry & Geraldine Bessie Butts (Quist). She worked for the Rockford Public School District and Northwest Airlines at the Rockford Airport, as well as helping her husband operate their own company. Jackie loved to fly first class traveling the world and taking bus tours. Loving and caring in all her ways, she cared for many people and had a giving heart. She enjoyed music and was very talented on the accordion.  Early on, she established a music studio were she taught young people the joys of music and the accordion. Most of all Jackie loved her family and time spent with her sons and grandchildren. Beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend, she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by, Michael (Tami) Cederberg & Rich Cederberg; mother, Geraldine Butts; grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Joel (Rachel), Kairo, Daniel (Megan), Jazmin & Talya. She is predeceased by her husband, Art Nuckles and father, William Henry Butts.

Celebration of Life Memorial held Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Grace Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road, Rockford at 6:00 PM with refreshments to follow. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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