Christine Sue Stevens, 65, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away March 25, 2025, in Rockford, IL. She was born on February 21, 1960, in Elgin, IL,  daughter to Frank Elliot and Gale Manzow. She received her GED and worked in the Book Publishing Industry at Houghton Mifflin in Geneva, IL.
She loved spending time in her garden. She is loved and will be missed by her sisters, Renee (Layton) Varney, Debbie (David) Ginesi, and Lynnette (David Malinowski) Farrell; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Paul) Boyes, Kody Varney, Katie (Kyle) Basch and Logan Farrell; great nephews, Wyatt and Banner Basch ; and soon to be great niece due in September.
Christine is preceded in death by her mom, Gale Stevens; and life long partner, Mark Blakemore.
Cremation Rites are accorded. The family would love for you to share a memory or if you would like to leave a condolence, please visit www.andersonfcs.com.