Lorna L. Parkhurst

Lorna L. Parkhurst Devoted Mother and Grandmother    Lorna L. Parkhurst, 58, of Sycamore, formerly of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2009 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Lorna was born September 6, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of James and Mary (Winchell) Parkhurst.   Lorna is survived by her children, Joel (Shana) and Jeremy (Nicole) Yoakum; father of Joel and Jeremy, David Yoakum; grandchildren, Allyson and Carter Yoakum, Garrett Smith and Ethan, Tabitha and Jillian Yoakum; parents, James and Mary Parkhurst; brother, Randy (Sandy) Parkhurst;  sister, Deb Parkhurst; nephew, Guy; nieces, Nickole, Gina and Erin, and her close friend Eva Pierce.   A private memorial service will be held for Lorna at a later date.  Family and friends may remember Lorna by sending memorials to Heartland Hospice Services, 4960 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108. Arrangements were handled by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel.  Family and friends may extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.