Anne Marie Williams

Anne Marie Williams, Age 86 of DeKalb, IL, died on Friday April 16, 2021 at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb.  She was born on January 19,1935 in Milwaukee, WI, and was the daughter of Herbert and Marie (Schuetze) Bockenhauer.

Anne was married to David W. Williams on June 20,1953, together for 64 years before his passing April 4, 2017.  Anne was affectionately known as "Avon Annie" having sold Avon in the DeKalb area for over 40 years.  She was a member of the DeKalb United Methodist Church and the Celebration Chorale. She loved to cook, shop, sing and play bingo.  Most of all she was a loving mom and grandma who always put family first.

Anne is lovingly survived by sons: Kim (Maureen) Williams of DeKalb, IL, Scott (Edna) Williams of Lakeland, FL, Kevin (Lakshmi) Williams of Arlington, VA, daughter: Bonnie (Alex) Crubaugh of Fort Wayne, IN, grandchildren: Dave (Emily) Williams, Kristi Williams Rogers (Mike Hobson), Jon (Sara) Williams, Beth (Jake) Garcia, Ben (Meghan) Williams,   Kelli (Steve Gustafson) Crubaugh, Bryant (Riley Mummah) Crubaugh, Dilin Williams, Ronen Williams,16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband David Williams, parents Herbert and Marie Bockenhauer, two brothers, two sisters, and grandson Nathan Williams.

A private family service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  Anne will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Centerville, WI on Monday, April 26, 2021.  To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com .  Memorials can be made to the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb.

Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.)