Dorothy I. Ebens, 97, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; She was born January 14, 1915, in Creston, the daughter of John and Marie (Steinsbo) Vogle.nbsp; Dorothy married Raymond J. Ebens in Lindenwood on November 17, 1934.nbsp; Ray passed away in Rockford on November 11, 2005.nbsp; She worked at NyLint Corp for many years and then at Rockford Products until her retirement.nbsp; Dorothy was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church for over 75 years where she volunteered in many activities at church and received her 50 year Bible from the church.nbsp; She enjoyed baking, especially cookies, pies and cakes.nbsp; She loved spending the holidays with her family.
Survived by her son, Dennis (Cindy) Ebens and her daughter, Shirley Boomgarden, both of Rockford; grandchildren, Erin and Ryan (Oana) Ebens, Steven(Jan) and Jon (Linda) Boomgarden; greatgrandchildren, Alex, Abby, Nicole, and Kyle Boomgardner and Zoe and Noelle Ebens; many nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Ray, her parents, and brother and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd with Reverend Woody Knutson officiating. Burial in Monroe Center Cemetery. Visitation from 10:00 am until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St., Rockford, 61108, or to the family.
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