Gerald "Jerry" Ray Anderson

ROCKFORD - Gerald "Jerry" R. Anderson, age 55, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday December 8, 2022 at St. Anthony Medical Center after a recent illness. Born in Rockford on February 10, 1967 to Gary Ray & Angela M. Anderson (Salamone). A kind person who loved everyone, Jerry brought joy into the lives of everyone who knew him. A 1986 graduate of East High School; he loved his family, the Cubs, his friends, music, Italian food, playing the drums and fishing. His favorite place to go was Lost Lake in St.Germain, WI, where he loved fishing for Muskie. Jerry enjoyed long car rides and going out to eat with his mother, Angela, his family will forever miss his sweet soul. Jerry may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

He is survived by mother, Angela Anderson; sister, Christine (Cory Trotter) Anderson-Trotter; nephew, Tyler Anderson; niece, Ashley Trotter; aunt, Barbara Moan; uncles, Joe Salamone and Nick (Sharon) Salamone; cousins, Noel, Rachel, Raymond, Jennifer, Jeff, Mark, Brian, Stephanie, Nicky-Joe, Janet, Hailey, Kelly, Kim and Shannon; and special friends, Rylee, Davon, Colton, Angelica, Jeff, Eric, Brett and Scottie. He is predeceased by father, Gary Ray Anderson.

Celebration of Life Memorial held Sunday December 18, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Ave., with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of services at 11:00 am. He didn't want anyone to be sad and Jerry's favorite color was purple, so we ask that you wear something purple if you are able. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the family.

A special Thank You to all the doctors & nurses at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, especially the nurses in the ASU and SPAC departments for their exceptional care & support.

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