Elizabeth “Liz” Ann White, 63, of Winnebago, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2024, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1961, in Rockford; the daughter of Carl David Everett Johnson and Margaret (MacCallum) Johnson. Liz graduated from East High School in 1979. She worked as a manager for Topway Foods in Pecatonica and volunteered many hours for Market Day with the Pecatonica school district. She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the Lombardi Club. She was a gamer and enjoyed playing Nintendo 64 Star Fox. Liz loved watching/listening to the Hallmark Channel, she always looked forward to a “happy ending”. She was an avid reader until she lost her eyesight. Liz was a very present mom to her son Taylor and was very active in his life.
Survivors include her son Taylor (Stephanie LeGault) White; several stepchildren; special granddaughter Amanda (Clay) Brunson; several great-grandchildren in Florida; sister Sandy (Roy) Miller; a host of nieces, nephews, great and great-great- nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; husband Cary White; sisters Lisa Johnson and Karen Reinert; and brothers Rodney and Russell Johnson.
A Celebration of Life is planned for March 21, 2025 at the Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St., Rockford, IL 61107 from 4pm-7pm. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com