Avon Marie

Sulser

Avon Marie (Blood) Sulser of Rockford, IL was born to Robert and Barbara (Tofson) Blood on August 14, 1948 in Baraboo WI. She passed away on October 20, 2026 in Madison, WI.

Avon loved life, lived well and never met a stranger she didn't like. She was a fierce protector of those who could not protect themselves.

She met, then married, the love of her life, Patrick Sulser, on June 28, 1984. Avon graduated from Harlem High School in 1966 and retired from FMA as an IT technician. She volunteered at Carpenters Place and other worthy charities. She cherished time with her family.

Survivors include, husband Patrick Sulser; children: Jennifer Brubaker, Jeff (Jenny) Thompson, Paul Sulser, Phil (Shari) Sulser; grandchildren: Erika, Christian, Austin, Reilly, Alexis, Samuel, and Emmett; siblings: Wendy (Miles) Malachowski and Robert Mark (Gerianne) Blood; beloved dogs Magic and Mystree; the potluck group, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by: daughter Kimberly Sulser, siblings Lance, Lara, Michael, and sister-in-law Brenda; parents, grandparents, her beloved Aunt Judy, many other family members and friends, and special pets.

We will forever remember the way her face lit up with a "Hi, Sweetie!" anytime someone walked into a room.

A Celebration of life is being planned for a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 111 North 1st Street, Rockford, IL 61107 or Carpenter's Place, 1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104. Arrangements were made by Grace Funeral Home, 4301 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL.