Deborah Boyce

Deborah Boyce, 69, of Rockford, IL, unexpectedly passed away on July 10, 2023, at OSF Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Deborah was an amazing, beautiful, kind, loving person. She enjoyed bingo and going on many adventures and trips with her family. She especially loved thrift shopping and garage sales with her grandchildren. Deborah is survived by her husband Jimmy Boyce of Rockford, IL; her children Ewona Daugherty of Pueblo, CO, Francisco Sanchez of Las Vegas, NV, Jefferey Sanchez of Toledo, OH, Julianna (John) Pierce of Rockford, IL; and Kevin (Becky) Russell of Rockford, IL; sister Nancy Renton of Rockford; and her 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents William and Peggy Northern; sister Fonda Cox; and special aunt Louise Penley. A Celebration of Life will be held July 23, 2023, at 1 pm at the Alpine Park, Shelter #1, 950 Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. In lieu of flowers cards can be sent to 1604 Greenwood Ave., Rockford, IL 61107. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL. www.statelinecremations.com