David F. Ellis

David Francis Ellis, 66, of Rockford, IL, passed away at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1954 in Lyndhurst, Ohio, the son of Frank X. and Betty J. (Updegrove) Ellis.
David worked at Verne Keebler Company for many years before working at Denny's. He was a member of the ASPCA. David was an animal lover, who enjoyed feeding the raccoons outside, and had a special love for his cat, G.I. Joe. He also liked collecting swords and knives, fishing at Lake Shabbona, and scratch off tickets.
David is survived by his children, Sarah (Steve) Colgrove and Paul (Christina) Carter; fur baby, G.I. Joe; grandchildren, Christian, Kayla, and Arianna; sisters Linda Ellis and Karen Ellis; sister-in-law, Cindy Ellis. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don Ellis.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory assisted the family. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. ​