Concha “Connie” Delgado, age 86 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home.
Connie was born on March 25, 1927, in San Benito, TX, to Felix and Clara (Perez) Trevino. She married Francisco Delgado in San Benito, TX; he preceded her in death on May 20, 2002. Connie worked for Frantz Manufacturing Company for 11 years before retiring in 1975. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and listening to Mexican music. Connie cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.
Survivors include two daughters, Lila (Dave) Sulouff of Byron, IL, and Ana (Rory) Fullmer of Rock Falls, IL; three sons, Robert Delgado of Morrison, IL, Oscar (Linda) Delgado of Bellingham, WA, And Rudy (Renee) Delgado of Sterling; one brother Santiago (Modesta) Trevino of CA; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one son; two brothers; seven sisters; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL.
The funeral service will be Monday, January 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, IL, with Reverend Roger Carlson officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established for Passages Hospice.