Jacqueline Chemello, 68, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of Santo and Catherine Gagliano—a member of Saint Anthony Church.

Survivors include her eight children, Lisa (Mike) Cambridge, Michelle (David Crooks) Chemello, Michael Chemello, Theresa (Demarcus Eubanks) Smith, Jennifer Smith, Christina Smith, Angela Smith, and Jason Gagliano. Grandchildren, Tobey (Kayla), Taylor, James Jr., Ashley, ShyAnne, Xzavier, Nahdiah, Makiya, Jamariah, Malachi, Armiyah, Xenavion, Jaivion, Terrence Jr., Damari, Tamarion, Da’Karter, Jason Jr., Jayden, Da’Maija, Savior and Legacy. Six Great Grandchildren. Two Sisters, Rosemary (Craig) Finnicum and (Mary (Joe) Kleczkowski. Many Nieces and nephews and a special niece Shiela Erickson. Special friends, Trudy and Sheryl. Predeceased by her parents, sister, Bernadette, granddaughter, Jamiya and Niece, Cheryl, nephew David, and Brother-in-law David Sr.

Funeral Burial at 11:00 am Friday, November 15, 2024, in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and memorials to the family. Arrangements by Gasparini Funerals.