MONROE CENTER — Rhonda Lynn Wilcox, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home in Monroe Center, Illinois.  Rhonda was born on July 23, 1957 to Henry and Selma (Kemp) Wilcox in Holcomb, MO.  She worked as a nurse for several years.  

Rhonda loved managing several flea markets.  Because of her time at the flea markets, she enjoyed collecting all things lion and collecting and trading cameos and other jewelry.  Rhonda loved animals and was always rescuing pets and finding good homes for them.  

Rhonda is survived by her long time partner of 33 years, Dale Paschke of Monroe Center, IL; three children: Mark Sword of Rockford, IL, Christopher Hart of Monroe Center, IL and Christina (Cory) Cline of Cropsey, IL; brother, Tom Wilcox of Sturgeon Bay, WI; five grandchildren: Ruby Sword, Daimon Wilcox, Antonio Ricarte, Alexander Cline and Aaron Colins.

Cremation care was provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle, IL.  A gathering and celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.