ROCKFORD, Ill. — A Rockford woman is grieving the loss of two family members and a pet after two recent tragedies.

On the morning of Friday, Oct. 24, Edward "Eddie" Hammonds Jr. was killed in a house fire in a Rockford home. Just 5 days beforehand on Oct. 19, Eddie Jr.'s mother Kathie died from terminal cancer.

Andrea Coogan, a friend of the Hammonds family, also said that the Hammonds family dog, Bear, died in the fire along with Eddie Jr.

Now, Kelly Hammonds, Kathie's daughter and Eddie Jr.'s sister, is mourning the loss of her mom, brother, and dog.

Coogan launched a GoFundMe to help cover Kelly's time off from work and said that Kelly expects to miss more work in the future.

"Kelly has the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone," wrote Coogan. "Please pray for this fa

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