Vicky L. Cote Obituary (1943 - 2012)

Vicky Lee Cote, 69, of Rockton was called to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 30, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. She was born on Sept. 20, 1943, in Berkley, MI, daughter of Virginia and Birl “Vic” Dearing. Graduated from Berkley High School, and earned an Associate from Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, IL. Married the love of her life Jeff Cote on July 27, 1963. She was a member of St. Peter’s parish in South Beloit. Vicky loved spending time with family and friends and simply making people happy with her caring ways. Her unwavering faith, honesty and love of the Lord shined through in her never-ending smile; no one was a stranger to her. She was employed over the years in several clerical and retail jobs, including Cacciatore Meats in Rockford and PetCo in St. Louis, until retiring with her husband. She volunteered at Fair Oaks Retirement Center where her mother is a resident, including leading the Glee Club and organizing events with the auxiliary. Also a member of Rockton Garden Club & St. Peter’s Choir. Vicky was well known for her love of cats and animals. Survived by husband, Jeff; son, Greg (Lorna) of South Beloit; sister Karin Hamdon of Detroit, MI; sister-in-law June (Jerry) Rennell of Clarkston, MI; brother-in-law Gary Cote of Detroit, MI; sister-In-law Cindy (Bill) Shepherd of Traverse City, MI; granddaughters Kreila Cote of Roscoe and Lindy Hess of Rockford and grandson Blake Toulou of Balwin, MO; great-grandchildren Amara, Kali, and Gavin; mother Virginia; many loved nieces and nephews; special family Lisa & Ron Weckerly and kitty cat “Muffin”. Predeceased by her father, and pets Porsche, Patches, & Snowball. Prayers to be recited at 9:00 am Wednesday December 5, 2012 in McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, IL with the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am Wednesday in St. Peter Catholic Church 620 Blackhawk Blvd South Beloit, IL with Fr. Steven M. Sabo officiating. Burial will be in floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in South Beloit, IL. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday with a rosary said at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to PAWS Humane Society POB 7722 Rockford, IL 61126 or the Rockford Rescue Mission P.O. Box 1958 Rockford, IL 61110