Eric Steven Keizer

Eric Steven Keizer obituary, Rockford, IL

Eric Steven Keizer

Eric Keizer Obituary

Visit the Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Eric Steven Keizer, 53, of Sycamore, Ill., died Wednesday, April 29, 2025, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb.
Born April 30, 1971, in Chicago, the son of Alvin and Carol (Perri) Keizer, Eric married Julie Hoffman on Nov. 21, 1998, in Norridge.
A graduate of Fenwick High School, Eric graduated from Aurora University and Drake University, earning a master's degree.
Eric is survived by his wife, Julie; his father, Alvin; his mother-in-law, Nancy Hoffman; and Julie's siblings, Lisa (Gerald) VanKuiken, Daniel (Shelley) Hoffman, Matthew (Marci Jo) Hoffman, Michael (Jessica Mayhew) Hoffman, and David (Michelle) Hoffman; many nieces and nephews; and by his dog, Emma.
He was predeceased by his mother, Carol; sister, Laura Keizer; and father-in-law, Robert Hoffman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for a fund to be established.
Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Olson's Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178, following visitation from 4 pm to 7 pm.
For information, 815-895-6589. Visit www.olsonfh.com to leave a condolence.
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