Barbara Ainsworth

Barbara Mae Ainsworth, 85, of Rockford was called home after a short illness on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born November 24, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of James and Mary (McDevitt) Newman. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1953. Married Wayne Ainsworth on December 30, 1976, in Belvidere. Employed by Greenlee Tool for 26 years, retiring in 1990. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Greenlee Group. Barbara loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading, bird watching and gardening. Survivors include her husband, Wayne; two sons, Curtis (Lesli) Brown of Oak Harbor, WA, and Steven (Shirley) Brown of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Cheryl (Marty) Hicks of Browntown, WI; daughter-in-law, Rumiko Brown; grandchildren, Maria (Tiva) Bounthong and Jennifer Brown; great-grandchildren, Kaeden and Ember; sister, Mary Jo St. John, of Rockford; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sons, Keith and Gregory Brown. Family wishes to thank Northern Illinois Hospice and the doctors and nurses at SwedishAmerican Hospital for their loving care and compassion.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.