James H. Harness Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James H. Harness of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James H. Harness to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert W. Harness and Martha F. Harness (Parker); and his siblings, Mary I. Harness, Robert G. Harness and John P. Harness.

He is survived by: his wife Janice H. Harte; his children, Catherine Elliott (Dennis), John R. Harness (Susan), James W. Harness (Jennifer), Mary E. Kay (Charles) and Rebecca L. Gallo (Michael); his grandchildren, Kathryn Canfield, Michael Canfield, Rachel Harness, Rebekah Harness, Wayne Dang, Robert Kay, Emily Arnold (Matt), William Kay (Jacquelyn), Jonathan Kay (Claire), Daniel Kay, Derek (Lisa), Werder, Ysobel Gallo, Michael John Gallo, Anna Gallo, Thomas Gallo and Natalie Gallo; and his great grandchildren, Madeline, Samuel, Henry, Nathan, Abigail, Aurora, Evelyn, Levi, Jedidiah and Marcel.