Abigail "Abby" E. Herbert

Abigail “Abby” E. Herbert, 9, became one of Jesus angels on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Born November 10, 2006, in Madison, WI. to William and Natalie (Dolezalek) Herbert. Abby was an amazing little girl, who was full of life and energy. She was a third grader at Holy Family Catholic School. She had a passion for art class and singing in the school choir. Abby loved to dance, paint, draw and have fun playing outside with her friends. She had a big heart, a gift for caring for others, an admirable compassion for people and animals and it reflected in the love she shared with her kitties, Lovey and Hope. Abby could best be described as joyful, a happy soul, outgoing, kind, funny personality and silly sense of humor. Her loved is engraved in the hearts of all who knew her.

Survivors: parents; William (Patricia Rivera), Natalie (Todd Wilson); special sisters to Lexi Wilson and Gabriel Rivera; grandparents, Greg and Glenda Dolezalek and Ron and Jan Herbert; aunt\uncle, Mike and Nicole Fasano, aunt, Sonja Weiland; cousins, Madison Weiland, Aiden and Bella Fasano; great-grandparents; great aunts/uncles and many other family members and close friends who adored Abby. Predeceased by: great-grandparents, “Mor-Mor” AnnaMarie Aronson, and Burt Wilhelmi.

Abby you had a love in your heart for Jesus and we know you are watching over us now. We love you more than anything our sweet Lovebug and our funny Abernackle. We miss you already, Love you!

Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, Visitation: 9:00 – 9:45a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church 4401 Highcrest Rd. Rockford, Il. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, Il. Private Burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation 321 W. State St. Rockford, Il 61101. To express condolences, visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com