Elizabeth Jurasek

Name: Visitation
Start: 01/18/2025 10:00 AM
End: 01/18/2025 11:00 AM
Location: Delehanty Funeral Home

October 31, 1963 — January 11, 2025

Elizabeth Maria Jurasek, 61, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in her home. Born October 31, 1963, in Fort Knox, KY, the daughter of Frank William and Elfriede Maria (Höedel) England, Jr. She married Mark Jurasek in May 2000. Elizabeth started her employment in 1984 as a police telecommunicator, was then promoted to assistant shift supervisor, fire department dispatcher, and finally retired as a code enforcement specialist. She was employed by the City of Rockford for more than 30 years, retiring in 2015. Elizabeth enjoyed the beach, traveling, spending time with family, and day trips in her corvette convertible. Survivors include her husband, Mark; daughter, Caitlind “Cait” Jurasek; grandchildren, River Johnson and Wesley Johnson; mother, Elfriede England; brothers, Scott (Brenda) England and John (Kathy) England; niece, Tara (Kenneth) Edwards; nephews, Jordan (Kayt) England, Joshua (Lacey) England, and Colin (Micalynn) Hirsch; father-in-law, Frank (Joyce) Jurasek; sister-in-law, Mindy (Brian) Shockley. Predeceased by her father; and a niece, Brittany England. A special thank you to Dr. Natalie Callander, Dr. Walter Longo, and Dr. Gerald Lang. Also, the B616 nursing staff at UW Madison Hospital.

Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery, Rockton, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the UW Madison Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, WI.

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