Vicky was born on August 29, 1956. She was raised in Prophetstown, IL by her parents Rolla “Mel” and Janice (Koch) Montee. She married the love of her life John Stokes of Rock Falls on June 7, 1980 and they were married for 23 years. They enjoyed an active lifestyle and took several backpacking trips to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming throughout their marriage.
Vicky worked at Lamont Gear for 19 years, taught piano for 7 years, and worked at CGH Medical Center for 17 years. She held a variety of positions at CGH – EMT/paramedic, CNA and in Patient Registration. She stated her favorite job was helping people in need. Vicky also engaged in several volunteer activities over her life. She helped with disaster relief in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and locally she volunteered at Happy Tails Animal Shelter and adopted several dogs through them. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she engaged in a ministry service to help people learn about the Bible.
Vicky loved animals, especially dogs. The 4 dogs that she owned at the time of her death will greatly miss her presence. She enjoyed traveling with her family and many friends over the years. Once you became Vicky’s friend she was loyal to you for life. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity to others. Vicky strongly believed in the Bible’s promises at John 5:28, 29 and Rev. 21:3,4 of a future resurrection to life on earth in perfect health and looked forward to that day when she will see her husband and family and friends again on a paradise earth.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband John, her parents, and her sister Linda Montee.
Survivors include her sister Pamela Montee of Rock Falls and brother Paul Montee of Sterling.
There will be a memorial service for Vicky at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 634 Countryside Lane in Dixon, IL on Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Those not able to attend in person may join via Zoom – Meeting ID: 884 3033 3598 Passcode: 1234.
Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory.
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