Jeannette E. Livingston

Jeannette E. Livingston, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born December 5, 1923, in Ogle County, IL the daughter of Maude (Kreger) and George Stanbury. Jeannette attended Rockford High School. She married the love of her life, Bruce Livingston, Sr. on February 22, 1941. Jeannette was a social woman who loved being around people. She earned the nickname “Louie the Lip” from her love of gambling. She enjoyed playing golf and visiting with friends at Mauh Nah Tee See Country Club where she was a member for 40+ years. Many memories were created in her worldwide travels with Bruce and her time at the cabin in Green Lake, WI. Jeannette had an affinity for a good cocktail, hor d’oeuvres and of course chocolate. She will forever be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, g.g., ama and friend.
Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Donna (David) Schafman; daughter-in-law, Pamela Livingston; grandchildren, David (Kathleen) Johnson, Carolyn (Mark) Costello, Andrea Johnson, Bruce (LuAnn) Livingston, Mark (Michelle) Livingston and Elizabeth (Kurt) Winkelmann; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Jeannette is predeceased by her parents, Maude and George; husband, Bruce, Sr.; son, Bruce, Jr.; 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Visitation will continue Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Rd. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com