John Hilliard

John Hilliard Jr. passed away suddenly May 15, 2011. John was born in Rockford, IL on December 29, 1963, and was the son of John Sr. and Marie (Armato) Hilliard. John was a 1982 graduate of Rockford Jefferson High School. John was employed as a baker at Highlander Foods for many years and recently worked at Kishwaukee Tap. John was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirate fan and loved to fish every opportunity he could. He was a big sports fan and played baseball, softball, and bowled. He enjoyed the time he spent with his Kishwaukee Tap friends and acquaintances. Survivors include his fiancée, Renata Seif, son Jonathon Hilliard III, stepdaughter Kecia Seif, grandsons Dysin and Camryn Harding, all of Rockford, sisters Kay (Dave) Rumple of Rockford, Sue Loos of Loves Park, nieces Gayle McMullen, Erin McMullen, Heather Rumple, nephew Dustin Rumple, great niece Mea McMullen and numerous cousins. Predeceased by parents, grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 th at Fitzgerald Funeral Home - Mulford Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hilliard family. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory at 1860 S. Mulford Road is assisting the family.