Marguerite A. "Margie" (Cassioppi) Claussen, age 76, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving daughter. Marguerite was born September 13, 1947 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George J. and Donna (Gillette) Cassioppi, Sr. She graduated from Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL. Margie had a love for Jesus and the Gospel and attended Life Church in Roscoe, IL, where she made many friends. She was an amazing grandmother who loved spoiling her granddaughters. Margie was a bright light in our lives and truly will be missed.
Margie is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Ed) Vera; granddaughters, Olivia and Lucy Vera and brother, Paul Cassioppi; sister-in-law, Christie Cassioppi and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, George J. Cassioppi, Jr.
A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.