Rose M. Portelli 1928—2016Rose Marie Portelli, 88, of Lena passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at The Atrium in Rockford. She was born on June 4, 1928 to Mario and Violet (Romandine) Bianconi in Chicago Heights, IL. She married Sam Portelli on June 1, 1947 in Chicago Heights, IL, in 1973 they moved to St. Charles. They moved to Lena in 1975. Rose enjoyed her gardens, taking care of family, she worked at the Elkay Manufacturing in St. Charles, V&S store in Lena. She also worked at the Lena-Winslow lunch room, various volunteer work, and she was looking forward to her new twin great-grandchildren to be born in December. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lena. Rose is survived by her daughter Ruth (Tom) Cusack of Naperville, IL; 2 sons Phillip (Lori) Portelli of Manhattan, KS, and John (Mardi Hudson) Portelli of Lena, IL; 6 grandchildren Deanna Cusack of St. Charles, IL, Ryan (Julie) Cusack of Oswego, IL, Sal (Kristin) Portelli of Manhattan, KS, Winter (Steve) Berklund of Manhattan, KS, Melissa(Adam) Holtz of Lena, IL, and Jennifer (Trent) Gile of Stockton, IL; 10 great-grandchildren Logan Porter of St. Charles, IL Koyer, Ambree, Haila, and Aria Portelli all of Manhattan, KS, Tanner and Wesley Gile of Stockton, IL Pacey Martin of Lena, IL, Addison and Karlee Holtz of Lena, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sam in 2008, brother John, sister Joan, and great-granddaughter Taylor Gile.Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation for Rose Portelli will be held at Leamon's Funeral Home, 210 W. Main St., Lena, IL. from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Please join us for a short memorial service at 1:30 p.m. A luncheon at Rafter's Restaurant will follow. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.