Linda J. Dishon

Linda J. Dishon, 74, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Monday, January 13, 2024. Linda was born to Harold and Ruth Bock in Dixon, Illinois, on April 28, 1950. She was retired from JC Penney’s. She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, and it seemed like there were never enough to keep her busy. When she wasn’t occupied, she was a faithful companion to many neighborhood cats that depended on her for food and warmth. She even lovingly brought many cats to PAWS to ensure their health was in good shape, and they were spayed or neutered to control the population in the neighborhood. Linda loved crocheting various items for her grandchildren throughout the years. Above all else, she loved to go to thrift stores, especially with the grandgirls.

She is survived by her children, Eugene (Rhonda) Dishon and Jeanetta (David) King; grandchildren, Elena Dishon, Samantha (Lane) Riege, Alyssa (Connor) McMeeking, Paige (Brad) Henrey, Christopher Broege, Joseph Dishon, Tanner Dishon, Brody Dishon, Luke (Carrie) Williams, Aaron Starnes, and Brandon King; great-grandchildren, Abraham, JJ, Tyler, Henry, Aubrey, Jaxson, Sage, Hunter, River, Bentley, and Maya; sister, Nancy (Denny) Bankson; many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her son, Harold “Joey” Dishon; significant other, John D. Markell of 20 years, prior to his death in 2010; parents, Harold and Ruth Bock; siblings, Patricia Gibbs and Ronald Bock.

A visitation for Linda will take place at Advantage Funeral Home on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM, until her funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Winnebago, Illinois.