Regina "Gina" Ann Perry

Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Regina Ann Perry, 32, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:27 p.m. in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Gina was born on September 21, 1979, daughter of Gerald and Barbara (Lembke) Freeman. Graduate of Larkin High School. United in Marriage on June 16, 2001 to Joseph Perry, her best friend and the love of her life. She was employed at the Cevene Care Clinic as a Patient Coordinator, and managed her entire household while working full time. Gina was a wonderful mother, and was dedicated to her family. Gina was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She would do anything to help others and was always smiling and laughing. Her family and friends will miss her giggle. Gina was the “Coupon Queen.” Not only was she able to save money on everyday items, she also organized and participated in online garage sales, and attended meet-ups where people could sell items, and exchange things they were no longer using. She loved taking pictures of her family, especially her two beautiful children, Jacob, age 7 and Emersyn, age 2. Gina and her husband enjoyed operating Ham Radio, her call sign is KC9JVI and his is K9JPP. She is now a “Silent Key.” Survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Jacob and Emersyn; parents, Gerald and Barbara Freeman, of Spring Hill, KS; brother, Andrew (Leslie) Freeman of Cortland; In-Laws, Michael and Cheryl Perry of Quincy; sister-in-law, Andrea (David) Steht of New Castle, IN; nephew, Levi Steht; special friends, Jennifer Celani of Chicago, Natalie (John) Seper of Davis Junction; second mom, Sue Celani of Poplar Grove; Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Preceded in death by her grandparents; and her husband’s grandma, Alice Stinson; and one Aunt and three Uncles. A funeral service will be on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Visitation on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church. Interment in Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gina’s family for a trust that will be established for her children. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family, to share a memory or condolence online, please visit www.graceFH.com.

Regina "Gina" Ann Perry

September 21, 1979 - July 7, 2012