Anna Claeyssen, 51, passed away peacefully April 24, 2021, she was the beloved mother of Kaylynn Beck (Dillon Beckford) of Machesney Park IL and daughter of Dixie and The late Thomas Claeyseen.

Dear sister of Julie (Marty) Byers of Caledonia, IL, and Brian Claeyssen of Rockford, IL. Cherished aunt of her nieces, Amber Claeyssen, Tara (Dylan) Cox, Alicia Marshall and her nephews Colin Johnson, August Claeyssen, and great nephews, Dalton, Zachary and Brian.

Devoted pet owner of her Chocolate Lab - Poka.

Anna graduated from Jefferson in 88 and worked as a postal carrier for years. She will be known for her love of bonfires on her birthday that were made complete with celebration with jello-shots. She loved attending concerts with her daughter Kaylynn and running around with her mom Dixie. She absolutely loved her chocolate lab - Poka and collecting cherished teddies; collecting over 200 pieces.

The family of Anna would like to give a sincere thank you to the staff of River Bluff Nursing Home for their long term compassionate care of Anna over the years.

Her daughter and family always came first and she will sorely be missed by all of those that came into her life.

A memorial visitation is pending at Grace Funerals and Cremation Services, 4301 N Main Street, Rockford. For more information please call 815-395-0559.

We will update service times soon.