Jerry Stone

JERRY J. STONE, 82 ROCKTON - Jerry J. Stone, 82 of Rockton, passed away December 12, 2014 at his home. Born October 14, 1932 in Rockford; he was the son of Glen H. and Olive (Sadler) Stone. He married Edith H. Shelton in 1985. Jerry retired from Bourne & Koch. An avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, he enjoyed fishing, tinkering in his yard, and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Edith H. Stone; children, Mike Stone, Jeff (Kay) Stone, Trudy (Davin) Richards, and Denise (Tim) Longhenry; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Glen Stone Jr.; and many other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, son, Larry Stone; daughter, Barbara Anderson; brother, Clifford Stone; sister, Hazel Sandy. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday, December 18th, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials to Heartland Hospice Care in Jerry's memory. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.