John B. Northrop Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2023-08-04T20:00:00
End: 2023-08-04T20:00:00
Location: Sm & Sf Club

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John B. Northrop of Byron, Illinois, born in Saint Marys, West Virginia, who passed away on July 28, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John B. Northrop to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Northrop and Betty Northrop; and his former wife JoAnn Northrop (Becker). He is survived by: his wife Karen; his children, Amy, Heather, John and Joslynn Lindsey (Cody); his grandchildren, Victoria, Jacob, Connor, Cohenn, Laine, Colton and Locklan; and his brothers, Richard Northrop (Freda), Robert Northrop (JoAnn), Beverly Olson (Terry), Randy Dietrich, Kris Mullins (Burns) and Mark Dietrich. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up under JB's name at Holcomb Bank. Donations will be given to his favorite local club, Byron Sno-Blasters.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory

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July 31, 2023

Fred de Miranda wrote a sympathy message

“I was saddened to hear about JB’s death. I will never forget how kind all of the Northrops were to me growing up in St Marys. Love you guys. Be assured of my prayers. Wish I could be with you.”

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1010 Sandy Hollow Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

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