Cecilia Cannell

Cecilia L. Cannell, 97, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born April 2, 1921, in Rock Island, the daughter of Cyrille and Augusta (Devlaeminck) Maes. Married Thomas “Tom” William Cannell in 1942, in Rockford. She and Tom were married by Father Gordon at St. James Parish. They attended the first mass of St. Bridget Parish in the tent on the corner of Riverside Blvd. and have been a member of the Parish since. She loved to eat with friends, enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and watching her flowers grow. Cecilia spent a lot of time knitting and crocheting for her children and grandchildren. Survivors include son, Thomas (Sheri) Cannell; daughters, Mary Green and Debra Cannell; grandchildren, Diane (Kent) Hollinden, Denise Harmeyer, Jeff (Cheryl) Olsen, Karen (Kyle) Walterman, Charlotte (Steve) Semenchuk, Tricia Cannell and Thomas (Erin) Cannell; great-grandchildren, Chloe Hollinden Maddie Hollinden, Jenna Harmeyer, Lydia, Gunnar, Katie Olsen, Ryder Walterman, Kirstin Semenchuk, Kylee Semenchuk, Isabella Cannell, Nikolas Cannell, Blake, Ethan, Abigail, Parker and Logan; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband and sister, Alphonsine. Special thank you to Alpine Fireside, including Jenna (you are the best); and fellow resident, Roxanne for their loving care and friendship.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with visitation from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Entombment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., of Loves Park.