Thomas D. Berry
September 25, 1950 - September 30, 2020
Thomas D. Berry, 70, of Manito, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 6:10 a.m., at Havana Health Care, in Havana. He was born September 25, 1950, in Vinton, Iowa, to Theodore and Katherine (Hessenius) Berry. Mr. Berry is survived by five children: Stacy Berry of Chicago, Illinois, Thomas Berry Jr., of Rockford, Illinois, Teddy (Andrea) Berry, Shawn (Jamie) Merriman of Rockford, IL, Brett Merriman of Peoria, IL; five siblings: Gerald Berry, Robert Berry, Kris Ballinger, Maryann Lottman, Connie Crumpton; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Debbie Berry, in July 2017. Mr. Berry served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the paper mill in Rockford, Illinois for many years, until his retirement. Cremation rites have been accorded and no public services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice, in Mr. Berry’s name. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas D. Berry, 70, of Manito, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 6:10 a.m., at Havana Health Care, in Havana. He was born September 25, 1950, in Vinton, Iowa, to Theodore and Katherine (Hessenius) Berry. Mr. Berry is survived by five children:... View Obituary & Service Information