Brenda Kay Haile

BRENDA KAY HAILE, 59 LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRAMMY, SISTER AND AUNT Brenda Kay Haile, 59, lifelong Rockford resident, died at 11:11 A.M. Monday, December 3, 2007 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 28, 1948, daughter of Arthur and Florence Alisehouse Jones. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1966 and attended Rock Valley College and Elgin Community College. Married Richard E. Haile, Sr. in Rockford on June 11, 1966. She had formerly been employed as a special education paraprofessional in the Rockford School District. Member of Brooke Road United Methodist Church and the Diabetes Support Group. Brendas family was her life. She was the main support system for her husband and children, giving them strength and always being there as their confidante. She had a wonderful sense of humor that was enjoyed by all. Survivors include her husband, Rick; children, Laurie (Dennis) Mertz, Rick Haile, Jr., Russell (Kimberly) Haile, Melinda (Jeff) Harrison, Gregory "Bud" (Sarah Watson) Haile and Kyelena Haile; grandchildren, Stevie, Kinsey, Amanda, Dennis, Kenneth, Madison, Brielle, Alexandria and Lily Grace; her twin sister, Linda (Ralph) Haynes; niece and nephew, Carrie and Christopher Miller and special niece, Maggie. Predeceased by her parents and her sister, Beverly. Funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 7, 2007 in Brooke Road United Methodist Church with Rev. Cynthia Zolk and Rev. Joseph A. Warner officiating. Burial in New Milford Cemetery. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. until time of the service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.