BORN

1944

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services

7000 West State Street

Rockford, Illinois

Jeanette Crowell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2013.

Jeanette M.Crowell, 68, Rockford, passed away February 21, 2013, after a brief battle with cancer, with her family by her side. She was born on October 2, 1944 in Rockford, IL to William and Ruby Newkirk.

She is survived by her children, Dana (Gary Dewing) Houghton, Sara (Rex) Brown, and Tom (Nancy) Houghton; six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; Sister, Marge (Gary) Gyllenswan; and brothers, Richard (Carol) Newkirk, and Thomas Newkirk.

Jeanette is preceded in death by husband, Ted Crowell; both parents; brothers, Robert Newkirk and Ronald Newkirk; Sisters Judy Gulbrantson and Sally McBain.

Yours in service – 13 years- friends Rob, Lynn and Pat.

The family sends special thanks to the staff at Riverbluff Blue Jay wing.

A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, 7000 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Pastor Tom Engelbrecht from Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in South Beloit will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Jeanette's choice of charities.

Online condolences can be given at www.advantagerockford.com.

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March 2, 2013

my heart was broken today when i seen jeamettes obituary at the rockford alano club i had the priveledge of going threw atep with her back in 2000 she became my dear friend do to life we lost touch and how i was shocked to here she had past if theres any thing you all need please fell free to call 8155167187 if theres any chance i can get a photo of her i would appreciate it sincerley steve milloro jr

February 26, 2013

char allen

My deepest sympathy my prayers and thoughts are with you. You may be gone but never forgotten you have left footprints on my heart that i will carry with me always i am so blessed to have met you and your wonderful family. Rip we love you god bless

February 25, 2013

So sad to hear of Jeanette passing away. I will always remember her as one of the first people I met when I moved into our building. She was so kind and made me feel so welcome. I could just sense she was filled with so
much love and compassion for her fellow man- she was a very special lady in my book. I wish I got to know her better. I will miss her sweet smiling face. God's peace and comfort to her family. Betty Ostic

February 24, 2013

Bonnie Lindstrom

I'm sorry to hear about Jeanette's passing.I will miss you and miss helping her making her bed.She will be in my prayers and thoughts.

February 24, 2013

Doug Kahle

We will miss you at Valkommen.

February 24, 2013

Lynn Beaver

Jeanette and I were friends for a long time. We shared long conversations,a lot of laughs and a few tears along the way. She was a very giving person and I will truly miss her. She will always have a place in my heart.

February 24, 2013

Judi Farrell-Booth

I'm so sorry to learn of Jeanette's demise. Her ready smile and sense of humor will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all during this very diffcult time.

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