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Anita Thorsbakken , 59, of Rockford, passed away January 3, 2019. Anita is remembered as having a heart bigger than she was; she always worried about others before herself. She loved to spend her time as a helping hand to those around her and was a constant source of support to those she loved. Anita was a loving wife to Leonard, and they spent 43 years in marriage together. In her free time she loved gardening and tending to her flowers. Anita had a creative talent and enjoyed crafting of all kinds. She was a loving Mommy and Nana to her children and grandchildren and will be missed by so many.
Anita is survived by her husband; Leonard Thorsbakken III, children; Leonard IV and Richard Thorsbakken, Lillian Fields and Sherri Preston, grandson; Branden Elmer and Steven Fields, siblings; Bobby J. (Anita) Fields, Carl Fields, Penny (Paul) Wilson, Johnny (Debbie) Fields, Kenny (Shannon) Fields, sisters by marriage; Paulette Edwards, Susan Schmidt, Mary (Jan) Cilderman, and Sally Pruitt, Diana (Eric) Fields, grand-daughter by marriage; Carmen (Jack) Craig, and 4 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
She is predeceased by her parents; Nina and Richard Beilfuss, mother and father by marriage; Leonard and Geri Thorsbakken, her son; Jeremy, sister; Polly Wilson, sisters by marriage; Alta Derry, and Ann Peterson, brothers by marriage; Duane “Smitty” Schmidt, and Robin “Butch” Pruitt, grandparents; Pauline and Herman Gregg and her grandmother and grandfather Beilfuss.
A memorial service for Anita is scheduled for 2/10/19 at 2 pm, with Stacey Vaughn officiating, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115. A visitation will be held at 1 pm until the time of service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice and Charlene Reader for their care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to donate to a charity in Anita's memory at a later date.
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