MT. MORRIS — Charles R. “Butch” Duffy, age 81, Dedicated family man, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Butch was born on September 3, 1943 in Dixon, IL; the son of Raymond & Helen (Kreger) Duffy. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1962. Butch married Jerre Ridenour on June 15, 1966 in Dixon, IL.
Butch was a fireman for a short time in Mt. Morris, a reserve police officer for several local communities. He worked for Kable Printing Company as a Book Jogger, he was an assembler for Warren Industries, Rockford, IL, was a security officer for Zeke Giorgi building in Rockford, IL; and he helped with the Mt. Morris Street and Park Departments.
He loved to be outside in his yard and garden, his dogs, he was mechanical, attending all of his sons and grandchildren sporting and school events, and most of all his time with his family.
Butch is survived by his wife: Jerre Duffy, Mt. Morris, IL; sons: Tim (Rhonda) Duffy, Stillman Valley and Todd Duffy, Carmel, IN; grandchildren: Clayton (Kasey Peterson) Duffy, Rockford, IL, Connor Duffy, Stillman Valley, IL, Isabella Duffy, Carmel, IN, and Isaiah Duffy, Carmel, IN; sister: Charlotte Easton, Texas, sister-in-laws: Lucy and Fay Duffy; and several nieces & nephews.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Donald Wernick, Richard Duffy, and Ronald Duffy, and sister-in-law: Lois Wernick.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. Burial of cremains will take place in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. A visitation will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until service time in Finch Funeral Home.
Memorials to Tunnels to Towers, Mt. Morris Fire Department, and Hoo Haven.