Elisabeth S "Lisbet" Mann

Elisabeth Sue Mann, age 55 of Rockford formerly of Mt. Morris, IL died Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was born October 19, 1959 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Eric and Nancy Mann of Mt. Morris, IL. Lisbet, as she was known to family and friends, graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1978, Highland Community College in 1981 and received bachelors and masters degrees from Northern Illinois University. Legally blind since childhood, Lisbet thrived despite her disability and helped others facing vision loss. She was employed as a special ed teacher in Ottumwa, IA for a short time before taking a job with the Bureau of Blind Services in Rockford where she worked for 29 years. Lisbet taught living skills to others who had lost their vision so they could remain independent. She had many special friends: Candy, Donna, Terry, Craig and Janelle. She especially loved her nieces and nephews: Erica, Cameron, Ellen and Jeffrey. Lisbet enjoyed listening to music, playing the piano and had a special place in her heart for Yorkshire Terriers. Survived by brothers, Christopher (Cecilia) of Rockford and Michael (Cindy) of Byron. Predeceased by parents. The family will receive friends from 11 A.M to 1:00 P.M. Friday April 3, 2015 in Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. Private service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, donations to Noah's Ark, or a charity of your choice.