Cecelia 'Iyonne' Clausen

Cecelia 'Iyonne' Clausen, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Hancock, Wisconsin on December 14, 1934, the daughter of Ivan and Marie (Petersen) Gustin. Iyonne graduated from Rockford West High School in 1952 where she loved drawing and painting with water colors. She married Jerry Clausen on June 19, 1954. Iyonne worked as a secretary for two area churches throughout her career, spending the last several years dedicating herself to Burritt Community Church before retiring in 2011. She taught ongoing Bible studies for more than 15 years and also served as a Sunday school teacher. Iyonne was a loving wife and mother who always put her family first. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and camping with them at Seward Forest Preserve, and then later with Jerry at their private spot on Lightfoot Lake. She loved to cook and bake and also loved collecting angels and porcelain pink roses. She always had a positive outlook on life, loved everyone she knew, was always smiling and will truly be missed by all who and knew and loved her.
Iyonne is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Jerry; her children, Kirk (Judi) Clausen and Laurene (Bob) Logsdon; brother, Gene (Faye) Gustin; sister, LaVerne (Ben) Hales; grandchildren, Zachary, Stephanie, Evan and Jared and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and step-mother, Averil Gustin.
Funeral Service 12:00 noon Friday, February 21, 2014 in Burritt Community Church, 8378 Trask Bridge Road with Pastor Larry Moody officiating. Burial in North Burritt Cemetery. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service in the Church. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.To extend condolences visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com