WINNEBAGO —
Mae Irene Towne, 64, of Winnebago died Tuesday morning, April 5, 2005, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Nov. 21, 1940, in Dixon, the daughter of Clifford and Carrie (Slifer) Snyder. She attended Rockford schools. Mae married Orville E. Towne on Jan . 23, 1965, in Rockford. She was a homemaker, and supplemented the family income as a Rockford Register Star newspaper carrier for more than 15 years. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed watching her soaps, collecting Avon and caring for her animals.
Surviving family: daughter, Susan (Irvin) Dunaway, and sons, Jerry (Cheryl Morgan) Towne and James “Jimmy” Towne, all of Winnebago; grandchildren, Keith (Heather Addotta) Dunaway and Kyle (Robin) Dunaway, both of Winnebago, Dawn (Jeremiah) Harms of Freeport and Brittany, Shawn and Jenna Towne, all of Loves Park; great-grandchildren, Ross and Haleigh Dunaway, both of Winnebago; brother, Ray (Sharon) Snyder of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband, Orville Towne, on April 19 , 2003; son, David Wayne Towne; granddaughter, Marsha Dunaway.
Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with the Rev. Gary R. Turner, pastor of New Life Bible Church in Winnebago, officiating. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to the family.