Rebecca Jo Sweeney, 42 of Huntley, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, April 13, 2016 following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 12, 1974 in Elgin, the daughter of JD and Greta Ferguson. They moved to Anna, Illinois, where she was raised and educated. She started working at Elgin Mental Health Center in 1994. On September 20, 1997 she married Brian P. Sweeney. She was the devoted mother of Grace, Gretchen and Gabrielle. She was an avid reader and enjoyed running. She belonged to the Bible Study Girls at St. Mary and was chapter leader of Dining for Women. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Brian, daughters, Grace, Gretchen and Gabrielle, her family, William and Karen Beith, Lori Schultz, Joan Miller, Tim and Marlene Sweeney.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen
Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 18th and the family will greet friends after 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
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Brian, all of our love and prayers go out to you and your sweet family.
Brian, Grace, Gretchen and Gabby- We love you! We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love- Uncle Matt, Aunt Bridget and the cousins (Kaitlyn, Tabitha and Claire)
Love you guys. You all are in my prayers.
To the Sweeney family you havey deepest condolences. When times seem tough look to God and he will help. I will keep you all in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Sweeney and Beith families. Becky was a truly remarkable person.. A well Respected woman. Cherish the time you had with her and know one day you will be together again.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sweeney family. Becky's joy and zest for life will be sorely missed. Godspeed kiddo.
Words cannot express the sadness I feel at the loss of Becky. I love you all very much and will pray for you. Love - Uncle Mike
SO deeply saddened by Beckys passing-she fought a long battle courageously My condolences to Brian and their beautiful daughters Her speech at Andrews wedding, will always b etched in my mind. May God give u strength Love, Diane Lick
Brian, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.
Our deepest condolences to the whole family, our prayers are with you
I am so sorry for your loss and it seems feeble to try to express in words what Becky has meant meant to all of us. Brian, you and the girls have my deepest sympathies and all my prayers during this time of loss.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I was one of Gabby's preschool teachers. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sweeney family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian and your 3 beautiful daughters. God bless you all.
To Brian and children You will be in my thoughts And prayers. Becky Is in a better place. May she rest and peace.
Im so sorry. I was also one of Gabbys preschool teachers. My prayers go out to your family.
I was one of Gabbys teachers and loved every minute of it. She has a beautiful and wonderful family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children.
Brian, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Becky was truly a wonderful person. So caring and giving to others. You will be in my prayers.
I had the great fortune to meet Becky while I worked with Gabby during her kindergarten and first grade years. No matter what, Becky was there for meetings to support Gabby. I know for certain that she was a strong and loving force for her girls and family. They will all be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time.
My most sincere condolences to the Sweeney family and Becky's family of origin. Becky was a kind, sweet, and giving person. She will be missed by many but remembered most by who she was. May there be some solace knowing that she is no longer in pain and is now looking down on her family.
How fortunate I have been to have Becky as my first and forever friend! Since Kindergarten, Becky has always been there to talk, laugh, and cry with. I always admired her honesty, beauty, and strength. To Brian, Grace, Gretchen, and Gabby: I love you, and may God's peace and strength be with you all.
I was fortunate to have Gretchen in my fourth grade class last year and I loved being her teacher. Such a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family today. I am so deeply sad and sorry for your loss.
Bill and Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
We have lived next door to the Sweeney's for 14 years. What a loving family. They will be in our prayers. I pray for all their family members that they will find peace.
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Rebecca during this difficult. time We are promised that soon no resident will say I am sick. Isaiah 3324 We also have the opportunity to see our loved ones again John 528, 29 and never again feel the sting of death Revelation 214, 5