Linda Kay Aves

Linda Kay Aves,62, of Creston passed away May 8, 2011 surrounded by her family at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, Il.. She was born June 19, 1948 in Sycamore, Il. to Arthur William Lawrence & Katherine King Lawrence. She graduated from Elisabeth High School in 1966 and Rockford Cosmetology School in 1967. Linda married Norman Ross Aves November 20, 1976 in Kirkland, Il.. She did hair for a short stint then worked at Brodies in DeKalb and than worked for General Electric in DeKalb for over 25 years. She loved going places, but was unable to get around these last few years, now she is soaring. Mon cherished her shopping excursions with her great niece Savannah. The next best thing was going to the casinos trying the good food and playing the slots. Mom you touched so many people in your short life. You will live on through each and everyone of us. Bless you and thank you, we love you. She is survived by her husband, Norman Ross Aves of Creston; daughter, Rossi K. Aves of Creston; Step-son, Richard Aves of Rockford, Foster Mother, Anelle Rury of Washington; three sisters, Donna Blanco of DeKalb, Alice Vince Perez of DeKalb and Sandra Lawrence of DeKalb; one brother-in-law, Albert “Sonny” Aves of Kirkland, five nieces, Jonie Johnson, Cathi Blanco, Dawn Aves, Melissa Blanco and Kami Lazaro; seven nephews, Tony Blanco, Brett Campuzano, Craig Campuzano, Greg Aves, Todd Perez, Jonathan Blanco and Steven Lawrence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur William Lawrence & Katherine King Lawrence; foster father Val Rury; sister Rita Campuzano; brother, Arthur Lawrence Jr.; two brother-in-laws, Antonio Blanco and Ronald Aves; one sister-in-law, Edith May Denby and great nephew Jaden Aves. A memorial service will be held 5:30 pm Friday May 20th, 2011 at Sycamore United Methodist Church 160 Johnson Ave. Visitation from 4:30 - 5:30. Pastor Bill Landis to officiate. Memorials may be made to the family.