Kay A. Tiritilli

Kay Tiritilli, 81, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL.
She was born February 7, 1944 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Edward and Anna Marie (Olsen) Larsen. Kay was a 1962 graduate of South Beloit High School. Kay married her high school sweetheart, Russell Tiritilli on August 24, 1963 in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI.
Kay was co-owner of RT Blackhawk Machine Products for 43 years. She was a life long member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the Elizabeth Circle. Kay had a love and passion for horses, being a member of the Badger Quarter Horse Association, and showing horses, and later a member of the Cap Gun Circuit Horse Show. She enjoyed family vacations to Door County. Kay was known for her green thumb, love of the outdoors, gardening and her flowers. She had a special place in her heart for her family. It was the most important thing in the world to her.
Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Russ; children; Gina (Geoff) Rand, Audra (Brad) Allen and Matthew Tiritilli; grandchildren, Julia (Adam) Snider, Alyssa Rand, Adam (Grace Johnson) Rand and Jacob (Alison Tillett) Archambeau; great grandchildren, Jayde, Adalynn, Klaus, Rainer and Riven; special nieces, Renee (Dan) Griinke and Lynn (Ted) Hamilton; great nieces and great nephews, Hannah (Alec) Connelly, Lucas Griinke, and Zella Hamilton.
She was predeceased by her parents and siblings Betty, Dan, Donald and Sue.
A special thank you to the nurses at St. Anthony especially Karen and Jessica for the care they provided to Kay.
A Funeral Service for Kay will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday November 11, 2025 in Our Savior's Lutheran church 749 Bluff St. Beloit, WI, with Pastor Tina Koenig Ray officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Cemetery. A visitation of remembrance will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday in the church.