Mary Lena (Nice) Bright Obituary

In loving memory of Mary Lena (Nice) Bright of Winnebago, Illinois, who departed this world on May 4, 2025 at the age of 95. Mary Lena leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lena (Nice) Bright to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Nice and Regina Nice (Zimmers); her husband George Bright; and her sister Ann Purcell. She is survived by: her children, Ruth Hoyt (William) of Winnebago, IL, Mary Finner (Kevin) of Rockford, IL, George Bright (Debra) of Mountain Home, AR and Nita Cowan (Chris) of Sun City, AZ; her grandchildren, Troy Finner (Krista), Tami Voldrich, Tina Capion (Karl), Julie Meyer (Alan), Jason Hoyt (Keri), Michael Bright, Sarah Bright, Jessie Bright, Amber Muhlhan (Brett) and Barrett Cowan; her great grandchildren, Brianna Meyer (Travis Jacobs), Elinor Hoyt, Reese Capion, Ryan Capion, Josh Goike (Jerika), Britany Goike, Allysia Sindermann, Mireya Cowan, Brayden Muhlhan and Beckham Muhlhan; and her great great grandchildren, Oliver Goike, Madyson Goike and Oakleigh Goike. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.