Ella L Osborne Obituary (1939 - 2016)

Ella L. Osborne, 76 of South Beloit, IL died at 7:58 am Friday February 26, 2016 in her own home peacefully in her sleep. She was born March 26, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Sally Stephens. She married Arthur G. Osborne in Chicago, IL on July 9, 1975. With Arthur she owned and operated Dorr Road Kennels for over 30 years. She is survived by husband Arthur; many foster children; sisters Barbara (Jim) Britton, Janice David, Sharon (Larry) Welsh, Bessie (Tom) Edwards; brother Neil (Virginia) Stephens; sister in law Edith Stephens; brother in law Francis Miller; special niece Dawn Jones and numerous other niece and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, son James Osborne, brother Charlie Stephens, sisters Maisie Hendricks, Esther Miller, Jean Jones. Funeral Ceremonies to be held at 12:00 pm Thursday March 3, 2016 in McCorkle Funeral Home – Rockton Chapel 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd Rockton, IL. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am to funeral on Thursday. Memorials may be given to the Rockford Rescue Mission 715 West State Street Rockford, IL 61102