Elsie E. Keirn Obituary

The passing of Elsie E. Keirn (Rockford, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 90. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Mauerman and Jeanette Mauerman; her siblings, Edward, Frederick, Harvey Mauerman and Bonita Hicox; her sons, Harold Thorne (Carrie) and Eugene Keirn; her uncle Harry; her aunt Rose Benjamin; and her close friend Larry Swan.

She is survived by: her pets, Seemore and Rusty; her sons, Bruce Keirn (Rosalynn) and Dennis Keirn (Jan); her grandchildren, Michael Thorne (Heather), Elizabeth Thorne, Andrew Thorne (Christine), Sarah Johnson (Justin), Leah Keirn (Jacob Bradt) and Nichole Keirn; her great grandchildren, Amber Outzen (Brandon), Zachary Thorne, Noah Thorne, Jedi Thorne, Alanna Johnson and Avery Johnson; her stepgrandchildren, Jethro Bradt, Allen Pelton (Ashleigh), Brady and Parker; her great great grandchildren, Tina and Ellie Outzen; and her siblings, Harry Mauerman, Sandy Barber, Wayne Mauerman and Gary Mauerman (Diane).

Memorials may be made to family.