Jean M. Peppin

Jean M. Peppin, 94, of Byron, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born May 4, 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Duncan G. and Isabel (Robertson) McKinnon. Jean married the love of her life, William Peppin, September 25, 1954. Jean was strong willed with a great sense of humor. She was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed watching hockey. Jean was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a loving mother who cherished her time with family. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Survived by her son, William (Diane) Peppin; granddaughter, Kelly (Ben) Price of Wausau, WI; sister, Irene (Robert) Slusar. Predeceased by her parents; husband, William; daughter, Karen Peppin Leonard; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Generations at Neighbors.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Friday, September 21, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kishwaukee Community Presbyterian Church, 8195 Kishwaukee Road Stillman Valley, IL 61084. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.