Lela Louise Stauffer, 77, of Rockford passed away and is reunited with her loving husband on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Born July 22, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Daughter of Leroy Ward and Norma (Rubel) Meyer. United in married to George A. Stauffer on August 26, 1972 in Rockford. He predeceased her on July 17, 2018. Member of Community Bible Church. Found enjoyment in reading a good book, crocheting, pretty punch artwork, latch hook, quilting, sitting around the kitchen table having a good cup of coffee and a cigarette with her good friend Peggy, watching Gunsmoke. Lela loved going to the bike path for walks with her good friends Trish, Linda and Vera. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survived by her children, Rhonda Reyes, Bob Winder, Bill (Patty McMullin)Winder, Mike (Tina) Winder; grandchildren, George Martinez, Christopher Winder, Emily (Ryan) Tongue, Todd (Felicia) Winder, Kevin Loberg, Kenny Loberg, Misty Winder, Chelsi (Marc) McClintock, Michelle Winder; great-grandchildren, Gabby Martinez, Maddie Martinez, Zach Martinez, Anthony Martinez, Alley Winder, Mason Winder, Cameron Reilly, Jaxon Winder, Avason Winder, Julian Diaz, Maddox Tongue, Adrian Diaz, Braydon Winder, Aubrey Winder, Malaki Cooter, Levi Cooter, Kayden Cooter, Bella McClintock, Raelynn McClintock, Brycen Bongiovanni; siblings, Mary Jane Meyer, Jim Oldfield, David Oldfield, David Oldfield, Mary “Jaine” Pool, Timothy Oldfield, Tomas Oldfield; sister-in-law, Janet (Chuck) Zannis; brother-in-law, Timmy (Wanda) Ussery; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Rhonda Perez and Peggy Countryman; Farm Family, Kimmy, Billy and Bev. Predeceased by her parents; siblings, Robert Ward, Joe Robert Meyer, Brenda Meyer; spouse, George.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Sunday, December 16 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 11 a.m. until time of service. Entombment following services in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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