Savanna, Illinois
1949 - 2019 (Age 69)
Michael 'Rock' Elrick 1949—2019Mike Elrick, 69, Savanna, Il passed away Sat, March 8. Born June 25th in Rockford, to Dean & Kathleen Elrick (Bud Johnson). Michael's passion for music lent to his nickname "Rock." He played his guitar daily and wrote hundreds of songs. He even hitchhiked to...
Read MoreDear Beth, I think of you often and hope you are ok. Rock was a very special person and will never be forgotten. PLEASE get on touch with me.
Tina Dougherty
March 06, 2021 | Rockford, IL | Sister
1971 San Francisco
Aww Pop! We're gonna' miss you! You lived the music and I learned from you as you did it. It wasn't until I was an adult that I found out some people are tone deaf and really can't sing. Lol! From the Monterey Pop festival in 67 when you said the music struck you like lightning, the notes continued to run through your body like blood. You saw them ALL: Janis, Jimi, The Who, Clapton, The Dead (I was conceived in a hearse at a Grateful Dead concert:) Name a notable artist from the 60's...
March 14, 2019
I knew Mike and used to buy from him on Ebay. He had a keen eye for historical collectibles. He was much like the "American Pickers" on the History Channel. Sorry to lose him and his accrued knowledge.
Jim Fertig
March 14, 2019
When Mike and I were very young, we were classmates at St. Mary grade school in
Rockford. We were quite good friends, and although we haven't seen each other in over 50 years, I retain the warmest memories of him, and wish him Godspeed.
Mark Culhane
Mark Culhane
March 13, 2019 | Machesney Park, IL
Rocco was a hidden gem. Although I only knew him for a few short years, I quickly learned that he was far more than an average man.
RIP Rocco
greg johnson
March 13, 2019 | Rockford, IL
Dear Beth,
I'm very sorry to hear of Rock's passing. He had a lot of personality and I liked him a lot. My prayers are with you in your sorrow.
Tina
March 12, 2019
