Tamra Bennett-Brubaker

Tamra Lynn “Grammy” Bennett-Brubaker, 70, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, in University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. Born December 12, 1949, in Coshocton, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Rodney Stubbs and Velma Mirl Flowers. Formerly employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rockford Heath Systems and most recently Jewelry Concepts. Tamra was a foster parent for many years. She enjoyed crafting, craft shows and making jewelry. Survivors include her significant other of 20 years, Jack “Grandpa Jack” Lawrence; daughters, Tabitha (Michael) Hutchinson, Valerie Bennett and Robbin (Lamont) McGee and their father, Thomas Bennett; son, Randy Brubaker; 13 grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew (Jackie), Nicholas, Dustin, Andrew (Julye), Marisela, Gabriella, Angelique (Semer), Taylor, Sydni, Julius, Hailey and Tyson; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Penny and Coy; brother, Bill; sister-in-law, Jeannie Turek; several nieces, nephews and many friends including Sadie Dennison, who Tamra loved like a daughter. Predeceased by her husband, Larry Brubaker; parents; several brothers and sisters.

Family memorial service will be private with public memorial walk through visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Cremation rites accorded.