Norma B. McMaster, 90, of Beloit, WI, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Beloit Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 29, 1920, in Darlington, WI, daughter of Harry and Cora (Huntington) Bell. Lived more than 70 years in Rockton, IL, before moving to Beloit. Married Harley R. McMaster on April 20, 1940, in Dubuque, IA. Member of the Old Stone Church, where she was in the craft club and helped the church bazaar; she made many items to sell at the bazaar and was the "Gravy Lady" for many years for the annual turkey dinner. Member of Rockton Women's Club and Waist Away Club. Norma enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, playing games, sewing, cooking and watching her favorite TV programs. She graduated from Hononegah High School class of 1938.

Survivors include daughters, Judy Ann (A. Claude) Williams of Atlanta, GA, Kathleen Joyce (William) Hedges of Eagle River, WI; grandchildren, Susanna L. (Warren) Printz of Atlanta, Gabe C. (Astrid) Williams of Zweifall, Germany, Brice J. (Rhonda) Williams of Westminster, CO, and Julianne J. (Nicholas) Forsell of Machesney Park; great-grandchildren, Lucas Williams of CO, Austen Williams of Germany and Anthony Forsell of IL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents; husband; brothers, Orrin and Dwaine Bell; and sister, Blanche Talignani.

Funeral ceremonies at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec, 30, at the Old Stone Church, 101 E. Union St., Rockton, with Pastor Dan Herman officiating. Cremation rites to be accorded. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Old Stone Church or the Talcott Public Library of Rockton, 101 E. Main St., Rockton IL 61072.

Published in Rockford Register Star from December 27 to December 28, 2011