Dennis D. Cofoid

Dennis D. Cofoid, 78, Roscoe, Illinois, died at 5:36 a.m., Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Beloit Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born December 31, 1935 in Henry, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Laura (Dysart) Cofoid. He was employed as a truck driver for over 48 years for various businesses. He was a regular at Ray’s Family Restaurant in Rockton and McDonald’s in Roscoe.  Denny volunteered at the food pantry at the Old Stone Church in Rockton.

Survivors include special friend, Sandy Lynch, Roscoe, Illinois; sons, Mike (Sandy) Cofoid, Rockton, Illinois, Gary (Jill) Cofoid, Beloit, Wisconsin and Steve (Terri) Cofoid, Roscoe, Illinois; daughter, Lisa (Denny) Lynch, Beloit, Wisconsin; son, Rob Lynch, Roscoe, Illinois; grandchildren, Erin Cofoid, Brian Cofoid, Ben Cofoid, Greg Cofoid, Brooke Cofoid, Adam Cofoid, Kirsten Cofoid, Alicia (Chad) Lynch and Brandon Lynch; great grandchildren, Adelynn, Ashlynn, Kalista and Mila; nephew Brad (Jodi) Cofoid; niece Claudia (Ralph) Hemingway and loving dog Roscoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Greg, brother John and loving dog Rascal.

Private ceremonies to be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Final resting place will be in Rockton Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 60606 and/or

Rockford Humane Society, PO Box 7722, Rockford, IL 61126