Sharon L. Hutch

Sharon was born Jan. 1, 1939, in Dixon, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Buyers) Williams. She was employed as a mental health technician at Dixon State School.  

Survivors include one daughter, Debra S. (Brian) Yarbrough of Dixon; three sons, Jonathon (Coral) Zius of Aurora, Colo., Steve (Jeannie) Howell of Dixon, and James Thomas Howell; one sister, Marilyn (Dale) VanNatta of Franklin Grove; two brothers, Richard Williams and Steve Williams, both of Dixon; nine grandchildren, Heather (Ernesto) Escobar, Heidi (Tommie) Wallace, Steve (Emily) Howell, John (Sara) Howell, Chad Howell, and Adam, Amber, Kyle, and Keelan Zius; nine great-grandchildren, Junior, Tyler, Jeffrey, Devon, Grace, William, Kaleb, Kiyonna, and Owen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 6 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1304 S. College Ave., Dixon, with the Rev. Jack Briggs officiating. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.