Jerome Henry Ford Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jerome Henry Ford of Elgin, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on August 4, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Jerome Henry departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jerome Henry may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jerome Henry leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grace M. Ford (Garin) and Leo J. Ford. He is survived by: his siblings, William Ford, Mary Ford Owen (James), Rose Ford Cummins (Kenneth), Leo J. Ford, Jr. (Catherine) and Jim; his niece Bridget; his wife Julie; his children, Bridget Ford Cross (Brian) of Westchester, IL and Patrick Ford (Becky Beaulieu) of Cincinnati, OH; his granddaughter Kennedy Cross; and his sister Rita Ford Guernsey (Anthony) of Oak Park, IL. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; brothers- and sisters-in-law; and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laird Family Funeral Services

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August 13, 2024

Michaela 'Mickey' Gillogly Nelson wrote a sympathy message

“Jerry was bigger than life to me... a sweet gentle & kind giant of a man. Not only were we in Holy Family Catholic Church of Inverness Illinois's Choir & special Resurrection choir for years, but we were both college alumni from Wisconsin State at Whitewater. We also fondly remember the choir parties. To Julie & family... bless your memories as you celebrate this special man.”

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