Violet Rosalee Sheneman

ROCKFORD – Violet Rosalee Sheneman, age 85, of Rockford passed away peacefully Saturday September 8, 2018. Born in Wisconsin Dells, WI on August 16, 1933 to Clayton & Gladys Schultz (Stroud). An avid Cubs fan and longtime member of the Moose Club; Violet owned & operated a home daycare for 20 years. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend; she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Sheneman and James (Linda) Fowler; daughter, Ann (David) Hutsell; grandsons, Laurence Barr, Justin Sheneman and Shannon Hutsell; granddaughters, Cassandra and Brianna Hutsell; great grandsons, Cidney Collins-Barr and Oliver Blankenship; sisters, Lois Chilson, Wilma (Earl) Tennant, Sandi Coyle and Diane (Duane) Schultz; brothers, Clayton "Bub" Schultz and Duane (Barbara) Schultz; sister-in-law, Doris Schultz; as well as numerous nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her husbands, Cliff Fowler and Ronald Sheneman Sr.; brothers, Gordon Schultz and Larry Schultz; and her parents.

Graveside Committal Service held on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1101 Auburn Street, Rockford, with Rev. Judy Hipple officiating. A Celebration of Life Memorial service held on Friday September 14, 2018 at The Luther Center, 111 West State St. Rockford, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

A special Thank You to Agrace Hospice and all her friends at Luther Center: Michelle Cantu, Judy Swinbank, Debbie Hancock, Joe, Rosalyn and everyone who helped and cared for Violet in her last days.

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