Bessie Olivia Haffenden, 96, of Belvidere, died on Saturday, February 09, 2013, in Maplecrest Care Centre surrounded by her family. Born August 11, 1916 in Steward, IL; daughter of Herman and Dorothy (Gulley) Smith. Married Glenn Haffenden on July 27, 1954 in Oregon, IL. Member of First Presbyterian Church, Loyal Order of Women of the Moose of Belvidere Chapter #1052, and John Hugo Kaiser VFW Post #1461 Auxiliary. Worked for the Oregon Piano Factory, the dietary department of Highland Hospital for 15 years, and Weiman's Furniture Company in Rockford for 13 years.Survived by her daughter Judy (James) Rygh of Elma, WA; son Wayne (Linda) Schier of Machesney Park; grandchildren Steven, Sharee, and Eric Schier, Robert and Thomas Jones; great-grandchildren Rachel, Robbie, Morgan, Joshua, Emma, Erin, Gregory, Nathan, Chanise, Eli, and Alyssa; great-great-grandchildren Jackson, Machenzie, and JD.Predeceased by her parents, husband Glenn, granddaughter Debbie Jones, sister Ruby Dakin.

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