Dona Layng

Dona J. Layng, 83, of Loves Park, was called home Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born October 20, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Dierkop) MacMurchy. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1953. Married Raymond P. Layng on July 2, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa. Retired from Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury. Owned Loves Park Maid Rite. Member of City First Church, most recently First Free Rockford Church. She loved the Lord, her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Survivors include her children, Dale (Diane) Layng, Laurie (Juan) Terré, Lorraine Gustafson, Nancy (Ray) Painter and Patricia Vespa; grandchildren, Angie Layng, Jason Layng, Alexandra Doty, Brad (Becky) Gustafson, Michelle Sanchez, Trina (Greg) Scott, Sari (Bram) Higgins, Paul Vespa, Denise (Tim) Monson, Joe (Melanie) Hunt, Richie (Ariel) Minton and Mary Hunt; great-grandchildren, Ana, Lydia, Mateo, Kayla, Eliot, Sam, Oliver, Emily, Mika, Max, Alex, Raedyn, Erika, Breanne and Josh; great-great-grandchildren, Connor, Tyler, Natalie and Abby; sister, Jan Creviston; brother, Ron MacMurchy; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband; son, Brian; grandson, Brett; brothers, Tom and Dave; sons-in-law, Donn Gustafson and Dave Vespa; and brother-in-law, Jerry Creviston.

Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in First Free Rockford Church, 2223 North Mulford Road, Rockford. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, and from 10 a.m. to service time Wednesday in the church.