Nancy A Person

Nancy Ann Person, 94, of Rockford, passed away on July 16, 2026, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on April 26, 1932, in Rockford; the daughter of Anthony and Nancy (Contarino) Gulisano, Sr.

Nancy’s life revolved around bowling. She worked at Strike at Reitchs on North Main Street which then became Ten Pin Lanes for well over 20 years. She was a junior bowling coach for all those years and helped instruct many young kids on how to bowl. She was also a good bowler herself, bowling in the 600 classic league at Park Lanes for years. She also loved to golf with her girlfriends weekly at Ingersoll Golf Course and was a devoted Cubs fan.

Nancy was a very religious and devout Catholic. She was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank all the people at Jet Healthcare, they are amazing, especially Heather Hartman, who is a force to be reckoned with and their good friend Rexanne, who made sure she always stopped in to say hello to Nancy when she was at River Bluff. The nurses at Mo Cara Hospice, they are truly caring and compassionate people. And the staff at River Bluff Nursing Home where they brought back a happy and fulfilling life for Nancy until she could no longer participate in the many activities they offer to the residents. Rest in Peace Nancy, you will be missed.

Survivors include her beloved son David (Tammy) Person and her grandson Thomas Person. She is predeceased by her parents Anthony and Nancy Gulisano, Sr.; her husband Clyde Person; and her brother Anthony Gulisano, Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be private. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com