Donna (Jero) Sly, 71 passed away February 17, 2010 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1938 to Clifford and Esther (Peterson) Jero. She lived in the Beloit, WI and South Beloit area all of her life. Donna married Roy Sly Jr. on September 4, 1956 in Beloit, WI. She was employed by Admiral Corp, Colt Ind., Stateline Printing and Landstar Express America. Donna is survived by her husband; daughter Shelie Sly, sons, Lonnie (Lorie) Sly, Gerald Sly; grandsons, Joshua (Natasha) Sly, Gerald Sly Jr., Jaymes Bock, Jesse Sly; granddaughters, Mary (Thad) Krohn, Sarah (Matthew) Buroker, Ashley, Kimberly and Jaime Sly; 8 great-grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter, several step-grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd (Shirley) Jero of South Beloit, Earl (Kay) Jero, Brownsburg, IN; numerous nieces and nephews; loving nephew Terry (Mary) Borgwardt; special friends, Sue Westness, Mary Lou Brock and Nora St. Germain. Preceded in death by her parents, son, Roy Sly III; granddaughter, Jessica Sly; five sisters and four brothers. Special thank you to Dr. Richard Nora and all the nurses and staff of OSF CancerCare and OSF Hospice.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford. Chaplain Ed Greenfield, of OSF Hospice will officiate. Private family interment at Rockton Cemetery. To leave a condolence online, please visit graceFH.com.