Gwenda L. Hollaway's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Rock Falls, Illinois

Gwenda L. Hollaway

August 9, 1960 - October 7, 2025 (65 years old)

Rock Falls, Illinois

Gwenda L. Hollaway's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Rock Falls, Illinois

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McDonald Funeral Home

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Gwenda L. Hollaway

August 9, 1960 - October 7, 2025 (65 years old)

Rock Falls, Illinois

Gwenda L. Hollaway Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gwenda L. Hollaway of Rock Falls, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Gwenda departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gwenda. Though Gwenda may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elwin Janssen and Vivian Janssen (McMillan). She is survived by: her sons, Matthew Doyle (Laura Oldenburg) of Ripey, IA and Blaze Hollaway of Rock Falls; her siblings, Christy Janssen of Sterling and Gale Janssen of Brownstown; her grandchildren, Angel Doyle of Rock Falls, Destinee Doyle of Ripey, IA, Bentley Hollaway of Rock Falls and Matthew Doyle, Jr. of Ripey, IA; and her great grandchild Cylus Wolf of Ripey, IA..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Funeral Home



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