Julia went on to marry the love of her life Vincent DeBenedetto.
She was a faithful employee of Amerock for 27 years.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Irene Ream) DeBenedetto, and Patricia Helton; sister, Donna; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and cousins.
Predeceased by her husband; parents; siblings, Ada, Dorothy, Robert, Freddy, and John.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St, Rockford. Visitation 1 p.m. till the time of service. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Online condolences may be submitted at www.advantagerockford.com