Anita M. Blackbourn Obituary
We bid farewell to Anita M. Blackbourn of Freeport, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 9, 2024 at the age of 88. Anita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita M. Blackbourn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Hoffman and Lola Hoffman (Cheeseman); her significant other Fredrick L Blackbourn; her siblings, Frances Brunkan and George Hoffman; and her sister-in-law Barbara Hoffman.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Welch (Michael), James Blackbourn (Roxann) of Freeport, IL and Thomas Blackbourn (Denise) of Montello, WI; her grandchildren, Mark Stewart (Elizabeth) of Oswego, IL, Kelly Young (Lenny), Andrea Peterson (Daryl) of Stafford, VA, Jennifer Blackbourn (Adam Bauman) and Michelle Gemignani; her great grandchildren, Peter, Zachary Stewart, Leo, Cashel, Torren Young, Delaney, Rayna Peterson and Keeley Lashmett; her sister Alice Gouge of Freeport, IL.; and her siblings-in-law, Robert Brunkan, Marvin Blackbourn (Charlotte), Larry Blackbourn (Patricia), Don Blackbourn (Rosie) and Cathie Hoffman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, please pet your dog and give them a treat in honor of Anita.
