Jeanne Willhoite

ROCKFORD – Jeanne Willhoite, age 76, of Rockford and formerly of Odell, IL passed away peacefully Saturday May 20, 2017. Born in Pontiac, IL on June 4, 1940 to Henry Thomas & Evelyn Verdena Gall (DeGrodt). Jeanne owned and operated State License & Title Co. for over 35 years. She was a member of the United Church of Odell. Hard working she very much enjoyed her job and in her spare-time enjoyed handy-work such as embroidery, knitting, crochet, crosswords and tinkering in the garden. Most of all she loved time spent with her grandchildren. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her children, Sandra (Dave) Conley, Rebecca (Ted) Steinback and Robert (Billie Jo) Willhoite; grandchildren, Tara, Candice, Lisa, Brittany, Kimberlee and Brandon; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Bob) Anderson; brother, John (Jan) Gall. She is predeceased by her husband, Gerald Eugene Willhoite; parents; and significant other, Leo Palmeri.

Funeral Services to be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Duffy Baier Snedecor Funeral Home, 903 W. Custer Avenue, Pontiac, IL, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Friends may visit with the family on Friday May 26, 2017 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Avenue, Rockford. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac, IL. Memorials to the family.

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