Barbara J. "Barb" Blakney's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

Barbara J. "Barb" Blakney

December 25, 1934 - August 22, 2026 (91 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Barbara J. "Barb" Blakney's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory

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Barbara J. "Barb" Blakney

December 25, 1934 - August 22, 2026 (91 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

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Barbara J. Blakney Obituary

We announce the death of Barbara J. Blakney (Rockford, Illinois), who passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 91. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Ashmore and Madeleine Ashmore; her former husband Frank Winans; her husband Roy Blakney; her daughter Sherri Glennon; and her great grandchild Gianna Foti.

She is survived by: her children, Kathy Miller (Mark) of Rockford, Tina Davis of Saltillo, Mississippi and Tim Winans (Debbie) of Fort Pierce, Florida; her son-in-law Edward Glennon of Caledonia, Illinois.; and her grandchildren, Ariel Foti (Nick) of Naples, Sierra Domino (Josh) of Belvidere, Kellen Loos of Tupelo, Tara Burgess of Boise, Tim Winans of Fort Pierce and Brandon Loos of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory



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Thu

Aug 27

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Thu

Aug 27

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Family Catholic Church
4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Thu

Aug 27

Burial

Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery
6202 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108

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