Tara Lynn Van Natta

August 25, 1977 - May 4, 2012

Tara L. Van Natta, 34, of Loves Park was welcomed into heaven to be reunited with her special departed son “Little Billy” Van Natta on Friday, May 4, 2012. Born on August 25, 1977 in Rockford. Loving wife of William “Bill” Van Natta, and very loving and caring mother to her three beautiful children. Brody, Tiara and William “Little Billy” Van Natta. Tara loved being with her family and doing things with her children. She loved making them happy. She was an awesome and loving mom. Tara had a soft and big heart, she would do anything for the people that she loved. She will be missed very very much by all who loved her. Survived by her husband, Bill of Loves Park; Mom and Dad, Diane and Doug Almond of Roscoe; children; step-sons, Chase Van Natta of Machesney Park, Zachary Van Natta of Rockford; sister, Corina (Mike) Zold of Machesney Park; special Grandpa, Merle Dubs of Roscoe; Favorite Aunt Debbie McBride; Uncle, Raymond Snider; many nieces and nephews; Special Friend, Mark "Uncle Kram" Mussigman and many friends. A funeral service will be on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave. Loves Park. Rev. Brent Dahlseng will officiate. Visitation on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, at Colonial Village. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to Tara’s children at any Alpine Bank location. “Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Granddaughter, we love you yesterday, tomorrow, forever and always.”