Elizabeth A. Dana

Elizabeth Ann Dana was born on November 28, 1951 in Mendota, Illinois. She was the eldest of two children born to Robert William Fitch and Norma (Wills) Fitch. Elizabeth grew up on the family farm just outside of Mendota. She graduated from Mendota High School with the class of 1969. During her high school years, she met the love of her life, Charles Robert Dana, to whom she married on September 6th, 1970. To this union, 3 children were born, Lori Nicole (1975 – 1978), Charles Bryce, and Christopher Brandon. Elizabeth loved being around friends and family and was always active helping out those around her. She enjoyed boating, curling, walking her dog, and assisting with the music for the Rockford Ski Broncs. For much of her professional career, she served as a Legal Assistant in Rockford, IL and always held a special place in her heart for her clients that were hurting. Charles and Elizabeth lived for several years in Roscoe, Illinois. Elizabeth passed away at her residence in Pella, on Friday, April 10, 2015, after a brave 6 year battle with cancer. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Charles Robert of Pella, Iowa; her son, Charles Bryce of Denver, CO; her son, Christopher Brandon and his wife, Andrea Kathleen (Enyart), of Pella; and her two grandchildren, Anderson Douglas and Leilani Ann, of Pella, Iowa. Leilani carries the middle name “Ann” in honor of her Grandma. Of her original family, Elizabeth leaves her mother, Norma Fitch of Mendota, IL; and her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Deborah Fitch of Machesney Park, IL. Of her husband’s family she leaves his sister, Kandy (Bill) Zolper of Mendota, IL; his brother, Richard Dana of Rockford, IL; and brother-in-law, Gary (Nancy) Wulf of Mendota, IL; along with several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her father, Robert Fitch of Mendota; and her daughter, Lori Nicole, to whom the family now celebrates is again able to be held in heaven by her mother. She is also preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Eldridge and Virginia Dana, her sisters-in-law, Betty Dana and Nancy Wulf, and brother-in-law, Bill Zolper. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Mendota, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm on Monday, April 13, 2015, at the church and again from 10 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Restland Cemetery in Mendota.