James “Randy” Northrup, 57, of Rockford passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at Amberwood Nursing Centre. Randy was born on August 1, 1960 in Rockford, the son of James Estle Northrup and Wanda Jean Riggs. Randy was the oldest male child amongst his siblings, he was a machine operator and loved to play his handheld “Yahtzee” game. Randy loved being around his family, especially all of his nieces and nephews.
Randy is survived by his mother and step-father Wanda (Johnny) Sparks; son Stephan (Zandra) Northrup; two grandchildren; sister Crystle (Andrew) Sparks; brother Dennis (Tricia) Northrup; sister Diana Doolan; sister Debbie (Danny) Williams and brother Mike Northrup; aunt Norma Chapman; nieces and nephews Chris, Matt, Ayden, Daymien, Jordyn, Jeremy, Jayce, Nicole, Ashley, Tommy, Andrew, Jimmy Lee, Cloe and Paul.
Randy was preceded in death by his father James Northrup.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the family to help with expenses.
A service to celebrate Randy’s life will be 12:00 pm Thursday October 19, 2017 at Kishwaukee Baptist Church 2742 9th Street in Rockford, IL 61109. Visitation for Randy will be from 11:30 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow at Willwood Cemetery in Rockford. Advantage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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