Nancy J Demichele

Nancy J. DeMichele, 82, of Freeport died Friday July 28, 2017 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born August 7, 1934 in Orangeville to John and Effie (Dietmeier) Heitz. Nancy married Albert "Al" DeMichele on September 9, 1952 in Dubuque, IA. Al died on January 21, 2015. She was a Freeport High School graduate. Nancy was employed at Microswitch, JC Pennys, Carl Sandburg Middle School and Dr. Miller's Dental Office. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and playing cards. She is survived by her son, Anthony (Alicia) DeMichele of Freeport; two daughters. Tammy (Tim) Stephenson of Galena, IL and Teresa (Kevin) Toomsen of Freeport; special Cuban son Ruben Martinez; seven grandchildren, Lucrecia (Ron Jr.) London, Alivia (Patrick) Runte, Anthony DeMichele, Jason (Brittany) Stephenson, Jill (Jon) Weis, Fallon (Dan) Westlund of Menomonie, WI and Micaela (Chad) Woker of Davis, IL; 16 great grandchildren, Alyssa, Jasmyn, and Paityn London; Bailey, Gracie, Jack, and Lola Stephenson; Reagan Cornwell-Duddeck, Carley, Anna, Jonathan, and Lucas Weis; Ryker and Grady Westlund and Greenly, Brix, and Dempsie Woker. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with a visitation from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service. Burial of cremains will be in Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory. Please visit and sign her guestbook at www.burketubbs.com