Lillian Irene Alexander Obituary (1932 - 2012)

Lillian Irene Alexander, 80, of Rockton, Illinois, died at 1:30 a.m., Friday, March 2, 2012 in Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, South Beloit, Illinois after a brief illness. Born February 24, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard and Constance (Robinson) Truitt. Married Duncan Alexander in Roscoe, Illinois on June 13, 1948. She was employed by Rockford Dry Goods, Village Apparel in Rockton, Illinois, True Value Hardware in Roscoe, Illinois and was part owner of Children’s Creations in Rockton, Illinois. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church; Women of St. Andrews Society and Rockton Woman’s Club. She enjoyed bowling with the Rockton Pioneer League. She also loved to watch the Chicago Bears and Cubs. She attended Hononegah High School. Survivors include daughter, Lillian Nielsen; son Brian (Dianne) Alexander, both of South Beloit, Illinois; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one great grandchild, a brother and sister. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 511 West Rockton, Rockton, Illinois with Reverend Rick Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West Street, Rockton, Illinois. Visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 5.