Steven M. Ellison Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steven M. Ellison of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marshall K. Ellison and Doris M. Ellison (Finley); and his siblings, Sandra, Penny Ellison and Richard "Dick" Ellison.
He is survived by: his wife Cathleen J. Ellison (Hopp); his children, Tria Belcourt, Emily Doherty (Brian), Matthew Shoemaker (Dolores), Annie Rice, Delilah Ellison, Joshua Shoemaker (Kristy), Julia Shoemaker (Jason Baldridge) and Nicholas Ellison (Jordan Pontnack); his grandchildren, Rowan, Ashlyn Belcourt, Alexandria Horton, Ahna, Aiden Doherty, Connor, Ella, Cain, Aria Shoemaker, TorriAnne, Austin Rice, Alexis, Jordan Shoemaker, Emma, Evan Baldridge, Carter, Cooper, Chance and Camryn Ellison; his great grandchildren, LaiAhna, Jayce, Austin Jr., Oaklynn, Bentley and Wrenley; his sisters, Christine Estes (Richard) and Barbara Stevens; his sister-in-law Christy Kniess (Chuck); and his pet Izzy. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Kiwanis Club of Rockford – kiwanisclubofrockford.com or Ronald McDonald House Charities, Madison - rmhcmadison.org http://www.rockfordfunerals.com.
