Verrell Stenger

She was born on April 25, 1923 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Nathaniel and Lucille (Minzey) Moring. She graduated from Rockford Central High School in 1940 and served as a nurse in the U.S.Army during World War II. Verrell graduated from Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing in 1944.

Verrell married Herbert Stenger on February 8, 1947. She loved to knit, crochet and sewing.

Verrell was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dwight Moring.

She is survived by her sons; Michael (Marie) Stenger, Chuck (Barb) Stenger and a daughter Sandra”Dee” (Phil) Ross. Verrell is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11am at Sunset Funeral Home located at 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL. Chaplain Bruce Main will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorials can be sent to the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Willows, 4141 North Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

Online Condolences can be sent to www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.