Marion Agnes Bryant, 97, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born on July 17, 1920, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Miller) Hacker.
Marion married Bert E. Bryant, the son of John and Myrtle (Hasty) Bryant, on January 19, 1943. He predeceased her on November 14, 2012.
Marion loved being a homemaker and was talented at decorating, sewing, china painting, and making braided rugs for her home. She also loved flower gardening and attracting birds to her bird feeders, especially cardinals.
One of her passions was making Christmas cookies and candy with Bert to give goody packages to all of their children and grandchildren.
Marion and Bert were members of Jaboo's Square Dance Club for many years. They enjoyed a good hoedown and dancing with friends. Marion made all her dresses and Bert's shirts to match.
They both served the community working at Cornucopia Food Pantry for 27 years. Marion was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is survived by: children, Claudia Forman, Terry (Tracy) Bryant and Janice (Dan) Fisher; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Don (Shirley) Hacker.
Graveside Services on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford.
Obituary information from Olson Funeral Home.
Marion married Bert E. Bryant, the son of John and Myrtle (Hasty) Bryant, on January 19, 1943. He predeceased her on November 14, 2012.
Marion loved being a homemaker and was talented at decorating, sewing, china painting, and making braided rugs for her home. She also loved flower gardening and attracting birds to her bird feeders, especially cardinals.
One of her passions was making Christmas cookies and candy with Bert to give goody packages to all of their children and grandchildren.
Marion and Bert were members of Jaboo's Square Dance Club for many years. They enjoyed a good hoedown and dancing with friends. Marion made all her dresses and Bert's shirts to match.
They both served the community working at Cornucopia Food Pantry for 27 years. Marion was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is survived by: children, Claudia Forman, Terry (Tracy) Bryant and Janice (Dan) Fisher; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Don (Shirley) Hacker.
Graveside Services on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford.
Obituary information from Olson Funeral Home.
Marion Agnes Bryant, 97, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born on July 17, 1920, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Miller) Hacker.
Marion married Bert E. Bryant, the son of John and Myrtle (Hasty) Bryant, on January 19, 1943. He predeceased her on November 14, 2012.
Marion loved being a homemaker and was talented at decorating, sewing, china painting, and making braided rugs for her home. She also loved flower gardening and attracting birds to her bird feeders, especially cardinals.
One of her passions was making Christmas cookies and candy with Bert to give goody packages to all of their children and grandchildren.
Marion and Bert were members of Jaboo's Square Dance Club for many years. They enjoyed a good hoedown and dancing with friends. Marion made all her dresses and Bert's shirts to match.
They both served the community working at Cornucopia Food Pantry for 27 years. Marion was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is survived by: children, Claudia Forman, Terry (Tracy) Bryant and Janice (Dan) Fisher; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Don (Shirley) Hacker.
Graveside Services on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford.
Obituary information from Olson Funeral Home.
Marion married Bert E. Bryant, the son of John and Myrtle (Hasty) Bryant, on January 19, 1943. He predeceased her on November 14, 2012.
Marion loved being a homemaker and was talented at decorating, sewing, china painting, and making braided rugs for her home. She also loved flower gardening and attracting birds to her bird feeders, especially cardinals.
One of her passions was making Christmas cookies and candy with Bert to give goody packages to all of their children and grandchildren.
Marion and Bert were members of Jaboo's Square Dance Club for many years. They enjoyed a good hoedown and dancing with friends. Marion made all her dresses and Bert's shirts to match.
They both served the community working at Cornucopia Food Pantry for 27 years. Marion was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is survived by: children, Claudia Forman, Terry (Tracy) Bryant and Janice (Dan) Fisher; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Don (Shirley) Hacker.
Graveside Services on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford.
Obituary information from Olson Funeral Home.
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