Libby M. Richardson Obituary (1918 - 2013)

Libby M. Richardson, 94, Rockford, Illinois, died surrounded by her family at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, January 02, 2013 in St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. Born April 26, 1918 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Kate E. (Belk) Key. Married Vincent Richardson in Rockford, Illinois on May 4, 1940. He died in 2003. She was employed by Park State Bank for many years. She was a member of St. Mary, Durand/St. Patrick, Irish Grove Catholic Church, Saint Anne’s, Durand, Illinois, Pink Lady, Rockford Memorial Hospital for 15 years and was involved in church and social activities. Graduated from Rockford Central High School, Class of 1936. Lived many years in Rockford and Lake Summerset. Survivors include son, Michael (Mary Ann) Richardson, Hoffman Estates, Illinois; daughter, Barbara (Charles) Markise, Rockford, Illinois; son David (Deborah) Richardson, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother Francis Key, Orange County, California and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 13 brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 in St. Mary Catholic Church, 126 West Fifth Street, Pecatonica, Illinois with Msgr. Robert Sweeney officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery-Irish Grove, Davis, Illinois. Visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home, 203 West Fifth Street, Pecatonica, Illinois from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 5. A memorial will be established