Rosemary Babcock

January 17, 1924 - December 2, 2014

Rosemary K. Babcock, 90, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at her daughter's home in McHenry, IL. She was born in McHenry Township, IL on January 17, 1924, a daughter of the late William and "Tillie" (Hiller) Stilling. Rosemary worked at McHenry County Farm Bureau, then at State Bank of Woodstock prior to 32 years at Walgreen's in Woodstock, retiring in December 2013. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and was a counter for many years. She was a proud supporter of Mount Hope United Methodist Church, where her daughter Lori serves as Pastor. She was extremely active, enjoying gardening, playing cards and games, crocheting, needlepoint, ceramics, baking, birdwatching, antiquing, genealogy and photography. She served as an election judge for many years. Rosemary is survived by four daughters, Cyndy de Chelly, of Boulder, CO; Jean Shaffner, of Normal, IL; Terri (Jim) Tracy, of Chicago, IL; Lori Bee, of McHenry, IL; a son, Calvin Babcock, of Madison, WI. 12 grandchildren, Joel and Cicely Carda, Brook and Celeste Rogers, Stephanie and Jon Shaffner, Jim and Kim Tracy, Danyel Noel, Renee Fowler, Jennalee Rose (husband Kelly Connor) Bee, Max Bee; six great grandchildren; four sisters Joanne (Paul) Brefeld, Nancy (John) McGee, Judy (John) Huff all of McHenry, Patricia (Leon) Busch of Richmond; three sisters-in-law Marceleen, Pat Stilling and Sandy Stilling Seehausen. She was preceded by three brothers Maurice, Roger and William Stilling. Memorial visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. Friday at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St in Richmond. The Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph 10519 Main St, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family would be appreciated.