Obituary

Shirley A. Anderson, 72, of Rockford, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, in Amberwood Care Center. Born May 5, 1936, in Rockford; the daughter of James and Madeline (Holcomb) Huffman. She married James Anderson on November 5, 1954, in Rockford. He predeceased her on January 15, 1983. Shirley was employed by Rockford Products as a packager, and by SwedishAmerican Hospital where she worked in housekeeping and monitoring. She is survived by sons, Rick (Cathy) Huffman, Michael Anderson, and Scott Anderson; daughter, Debbie Johnson; 8 grandchildren; and sister, Peggy (Tom) Hecker. Also predeceased by her parents and sister, Mary Kay Stucker. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, in Scandinavian Cemetery, 1700 Rural Street, with Pastor Bertie Holmgren of First Evangelical Free Church officiating. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd.