Joan C. Ellis Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joan C. Ellis (Rockford, Illinois) on June 27, 2026. Joan, born on November 8, 1946, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan C. Ellis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Smith and Jean Hultgren Smith (Hultgren); and her brother Dixon Smith. She is survived by: her children, Jeffrey S. Ellis (Tisha L. Ellis), Jill M. Ellis Craig (Michael W. Craig) and Jessica L. Ellis Beasley (Kenneth E. Beasley); her grandchildren, Ellisa M. Tennyson (Zachary S. Tennyson), Aleksa E. Craig, Sophie G. Ellis, Griffin J. Ellis, Joah K. Beasley and Keir E. J. Beasley; her great grandchildren, Walker M. Tennyson, Scottie E. Tennyson and Drew M. Tennyson; and her sister Joyce Hillebrand. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern Illinois Hospice in Joan's memory.