Dakota – Fairie J. (Germain) Rockey, originally of Dakota passed away peacefully at Parkview Home in Freeport on Tuesday, June 7 2022.  She was born on July 13, 1922 to the late Guy and Edna (Niblo) Germain.  She graduated from Dakota High School in 1940.  On October 18, 1941, she married Eldon A. Rockey in Kahoka, MO.  He passed away on December 22, 1968.

Fairie was employed at the Dakota Schools for 30 years, retiring in 1987.  She started in the cafeteria, was secretary in the elementary and high school offices, and ended her career as bookkeeper for the district.  She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Freeport, a charter member of the Rock Run Home Extension Club, and member of the Women's Association at her church.  She married Loris L. Long on April 15, 1996 in Phoenix, AZ and he passed away on June 15, 1996.  Fairie loved God, her family and friends; traveled the world; and through all the ups and downs of life kept counting her blessings with a positive attitude and strong faith.

She is survived by her son, Dale (Nancy) Rockey of Rock City and daughter, Linda (Rick) Elmer of Dakota.

Grandchildren Scott Rockey of Beloit, WI; Tami Kendzor of Thiensville WI; Tina (the late Kerry) Schlueter of Dakota, IL; Terissa Elmer (Brent Brelsford) of Denver, NC; Brian (Jodie Koch) Elmer of Freeport.

Great Grandchildren, Kaylee Stuckey (Brian Jordan) of Port Washington, WI; Riley Kendzor of Thiensville, WI; Brady (Taylor) Schlueter of Lake Summerset; Kendahl Schlueter of McConnell, Garrett Schlueter of Dakota; Auri Brelsford of Denver, NC; Cassidy Elmer of Bourbonnais, IL; Conner Elmer and Caden Elmer of Freeport.

Great Great Granddaughter Lennon Schlueter of Lake Summerset.

Step-children C.B. (the late Paula) Anderson of Orangeville, IL; Susan (David)Sander of Cumming, IA; Robert (Sandy) Long of Hudson, WI; Lora Lee (Dr. Robert) Travnicek of Biloxi, MS; David (Karen) Long of Mooresville, NC.

Step Grandchildren Kyle and Connor Long of Mooresville, NC; Lindsay Travnicek of Phoenix, AZ; Kathy Travnicek of Las Vegas, NV; Stacy (Michael) Brindise of Plymouth, MN; Andrew (Emma) Long of Madison, CT; Cassie (Thomas) Bever of Brownburg, IN.

Step Great Grandchildren Davis and Ella Brindise of Plymouth, MN; Michael & Christopher Long of Madison, CT; Lilia and Eva Bever of Brownsburg IN

Her "other daughter" by choice, Georgia (Earl) Herman of Freeport.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, an infant son, brother Ivan Germain, Sister-in-Law Betty Germain, grandson Kerry Schlueter and step-daughter Paula Anderson.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2700 W Stephenson St, Freeport IL with a visitation prior from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Dakota Cemetery.

Memorial Funds have been established for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Parkview Home.