Betty Lou Lundin, age 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Perlena (Foley) and Kelbert Rexroat. She married the love of her life, David Lundin on September 29, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois and they spent 50 wonderful years together before he passed in 2012.
Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Cooper. She enjoyed hosting for holidays and family gatherings. Betty liked gardening both flowers and vegetables, baking, doing crafts, and sewing. She was an excellent bowler, winning competitions in everyone’s hearts. Betty loved being outside in the summer, swimming, and being in or near the water. She also enjoyed reading, decorating cakes, and babysitting when her children were younger.
She is survived by her children, Doug (Richard Chacon) Lundin, Debbi (Darren) Corirossi, and Donna (John Bradley) Sommer; grandchildren, Chris Lundin, Nick Sommer, Gabe Lundin, Jacob Sommer, Spencer Davis, and Abbey Sommer; sister, Thelma Hildebrand; numerous nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Sue Wick.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, David Lundin; parents, Perlena and Kelbert Rexroat; siblings, Orville Rexroat and Donna Smith; best friend, Nancy Lundquist; and her beloved furbaby, Cooper.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for a memorial bench.
A visitation for Betty will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Betty will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115-2277.