Jean Ruth "Myrsten" Abruzzo's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

Jean Ruth "Myrsten" Abruzzo

July 13, 1931 - January 11, 2026 (94 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Jean Ruth "Myrsten" Abruzzo's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

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Jean Ruth "Myrsten" Abruzzo

July 13, 1931 - January 11, 2026 (94 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

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Jean Ruth Abruzzo Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jean Ruth Abruzzo of Rockford, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jean Ruth left this world on January 11, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Ruth Abruzzo to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elsie Myrsten (Johnson) and Gust Myrsten. She is survived by: her adoptive children, Susan, Jane Whitford (Jonathan) of Urbandale and Sam; her grandchildren, Ashley Abruzzo, Noah, Luke, Abigail Whitford and Ciara Abruzzo; and her sister-in-law Lillian Myrland (Don) of Janesville. She is also survived by her three children, five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission and Dementia Society of America.

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