Not actually buried here - marker only
Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Engstrom Adams, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1936 to Folke and Ruby Engstrom. A lifelong Rockford resident, she taught in the Rockford Public Schools, retiring in 1999. She loved volunteering at On the Waterfront, eventually becoming the coordinator for all the volunteers. She was an integral part of the IREAD program getting established in RPS 205 and enjoyed spending time with the children in the program, especially playing the Cat in the Hat. She stayed active in the REA-R during her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Adams, Dennis (Caroline) Adams and Linda (Dave) Novak; grandsons, Alan, Bryan, Anthony and Aaron; sister, Karin Engstrom; brother, Robert (Cathleen) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence "Larry"; parents and brother and sister-in-law.
Her body has been donated to science to help medical students advance in their studies.
Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Engstrom Adams, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1936 to Folke and Ruby Engstrom. A lifelong Rockford resident, she taught in the Rockford Public Schools, retiring in 1999. She loved volunteering at On the Waterfront, eventually becoming the coordinator for all the volunteers. She was an integral part of the IREAD program getting established in RPS 205 and enjoyed spending time with the children in the program, especially playing the Cat in the Hat. She stayed active in the REA-R during her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Adams, Dennis (Caroline) Adams and Linda (Dave) Novak; grandsons, Alan, Bryan, Anthony and Aaron; sister, Karin Engstrom; brother, Robert (Cathleen) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence "Larry"; parents and brother and sister-in-law.
Her body has been donated to science to help medical students advance in their studies.
Not actually buried here - marker only
Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Engstrom Adams, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1936 to Folke and Ruby Engstrom. A lifelong Rockford resident, she taught in the Rockford Public Schools, retiring in 1999. She loved volunteering at On the Waterfront, eventually becoming the coordinator for all the volunteers. She was an integral part of the IREAD program getting established in RPS 205 and enjoyed spending time with the children in the program, especially playing the Cat in the Hat. She stayed active in the REA-R during her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Adams, Dennis (Caroline) Adams and Linda (Dave) Novak; grandsons, Alan, Bryan, Anthony and Aaron; sister, Karin Engstrom; brother, Robert (Cathleen) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence "Larry"; parents and brother and sister-in-law.
Her body has been donated to science to help medical students advance in their studies.
Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Engstrom Adams, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1936 to Folke and Ruby Engstrom. A lifelong Rockford resident, she taught in the Rockford Public Schools, retiring in 1999. She loved volunteering at On the Waterfront, eventually becoming the coordinator for all the volunteers. She was an integral part of the IREAD program getting established in RPS 205 and enjoyed spending time with the children in the program, especially playing the Cat in the Hat. She stayed active in the REA-R during her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Adams, Dennis (Caroline) Adams and Linda (Dave) Novak; grandsons, Alan, Bryan, Anthony and Aaron; sister, Karin Engstrom; brother, Robert (Cathleen) and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence "Larry"; parents and brother and sister-in-law.
Her body has been donated to science to help medical students advance in their studies.
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