Ida E. Carey

Ida E. Carey, 79, of Freeport, died Saturday, October, 6, 2012, in her home. Ida w as born December 2, 1932, in Freeport, the daughter of George and Hazel (Kosier) Thompson. Ida married John J. Carey on March 31, 1951. Mr. Carey died on March 7, 1995. Ida worked for Burgess Battery and Micro Switch, retiring on December 30, 1988. Ida enjoyed bowling, spending time with her friends and family. Her grandchildren were very special to her. Survivors include two sons; Daniel (Nancy) Carey, Colin (Dianna) Carey , both of Freeport, daughter; Elizabeth (Terry) Cabot, Markesan, WI., sister; Genevive Potter, of Freeport, four brothers; Donald (Betty) Thompson, Rockford, Calvin' Manny' (Barbara) Thompson, Preston (Nancy) Thompson, and Richard (Mary) Thompson, all of Freeport. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; John Carey, Kenny (Jen) Carey, Nick Carey, Danna (Brandon) Smith Carey, Mike Carey, Jason Carey, Elizabeth Carey and Todd Cabot, and 10 great grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son; Patrick M. Carey. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 12, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Burke Tubbs. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Memorials can be made out in Ida'™s memory. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.