Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025

Death notices

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025
Mary Bestor (1941-2025) was blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

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