Sally Mae Fager

Sally Mae Fager, 75, of Forreston, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Sally was born on February 5, 1942 in Forreston, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. She married Derald DeVries and then married Allen Fager on July 18, 1986. Mr. Fager passed away on May 22, 2011. Sally taught aerobics at Freeport Health Club for over 30 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She also liked being with her dogs Maci and Charlie. Survivors include son; Mark (Lori) DeVries of Forreston; daughters, Gwen (Brian) Weidman of Dixon, Jill DeVries of Forreston, and Amy DeVries of Shannon; stepdaughter, Michelle (Anthony) Rogers; stepson, Jeremy (Rhonda) Fager; sisters, Joann (Lyle) Coffman of Kankakee, Beverly (Virgil) Hayunga of German Valley, Linda Brinkman of Beloit, Doris Pittsley of Freeport, and Nylia (Darrel) Swalve of Forreston; grandchildren, Dane, Derek, Haley, Kody, Angela, Justin, Erin, Dakotah, Peyton, Alyssa, Abby, Braden, Alyse, Ida and Ada; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Ericka, Ryleigh, Amaiyah, Destyni, Audrina, Brantley, Carson, Dixen, Olivia and Liana; mother-in-law, Rosalyn "Rosie" Fager; and two brothers-in-law. Sally was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen; and sister, Betty Hepler. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday February 24, 2017 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Forreston. Rev. Scott Ralston, will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday February 23, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. A memorial has been established in Sally's memory. Please sign her guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.