Rosella Irene Capes

Rosella Irene Capes, 90, of Lakeland, FL passed away on February 28, 2020. Rosella was born in Rochelle, IL on December 19, 1929 to Guy and Lucille (Biggers) Mussleman. She married Airman Orville Capes in Kingston, England on October 11, 1952. She worked as a secretary and also bookkeeper for her husband’s business. She enjoyed her service in the church as a Sunday School teacher, choir director and an organist.

Rosella is survived by 4 children, Steven (Carie) Capes, Debra Capes, Gary Capes and Grant Capes; 2 grandchildren, Ryan Grant and Brian Capes; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Her husband, Orville; 1 baby daughter, Peggy Rae who passed away at the age of 3 months in England; As well as 4 brothers, Grant, Ralph, Leonard and Lee.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 704 N. 6^th St. Rochelle, IL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow out to Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle, IL. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Homes.