Nancy A. Wolford, 79, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rochelle. She was born January 12, 1934 in Rochelle, IL to Joseph I. and Burnice Walters Ellis.

Nancy married Ronald J. Wolford on July 18, 1953 in Rochelle, Illinois at St. Patrick's Church, he preceded her on April 19, 2013. She is also preceded by her parents and infant sister: Josephine and infant brother: Michael.

Nancy is survived by her son, Ronald Martin (Laurie) Wolford, Highlands Ranch, CO; three daughters: Sue Ellen (Patrick) Latino of South Beloit, IL, Lee Ann (Brian) Henry, Rochelle, IL, and Lisa Smith, Rochelle, thirteen grandchildren: Jessica (Jarret) Bolin, Cara Lynn (Ryan) Custer, Josephine Latino, Brandon (Deana) Latino, Neal Latino, Shawn and Ryan Henry, Tara and Katlynn Orlikowski, Dean Smith, Eric (Missi) Holt, Adam (Janice) Holt, Erin (Rich) Johnson; twelve great grandchildren: Kyle, Ashlee, James, Kaylynn, Tyler, Logan, Liam, Sheamus, expectant baby: Molly, Landi, Evy and Tinley; sister: Carolyn Brachle of Sarasota, FL; nieces: Hope (Ted) Wolff, Pam Engelking, Peggy Simpson and Kim Wolford Storm; and nephews: Joseph (Cindy) Brachle, Fred McBride, Jr., and Steve Wolford.

Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Juan Ayalla officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 -7 PM at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle. A memorial has been established. Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.