Billie Alice Verkuilen

Billie Alice VerKuilen, 81

Rockford-Billie Alice Verkuilen, 81 of Rockford breathed her last breath surrounded by her loving family. nbsp;Monday, March 21, 2011 at home. Born March 6, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI to Arnold and Delia (Morrison) Walbruck.nbsp; Billie loved needle work and gardening.

Survivors; Son,nbsp; Leonard (Regina) VerKuilen; Daughters, Christine (David) Corcoran and Trina (David) Files; Grandchildren; Yvonne (Jason) Hess, Vincent VerKuilen, Angela (James) Hayes, Melissa (Tim) Hillers, Jessica (Adam Murray) Files and Amanda Files; Great-grandchildren, Conner Hess, Ariel Hess, William Files, Adam Files and Isaiah Hayes. Predeceased by her parents and siblings, Billie is the last of seven; Children Include, Ricky, Rosemary,Gary and Grandson Wesley VerKuilen; lifelong friend Clifford Jackson. Special thank you to caregiver Irene.

Funeral Mass 10:30 am, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 201 Buckbee Street with Father Michael Black officiating. Visitation from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road. Memorials may be made to OSF St. Anthony Hospice. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.