Bruce E. Carter

Bruce E. Carter, 68, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home. He was born October 30, 1950 in Sterling, IL, the son of Earl and Jean (Miner) Carter. Bruce was a veteran serving in the National Guard. He married Linda J. Osborn in Geneseo, IL on April 1, 1977. Bruce worked at International Paper from 1990 to 2017. He enjoyed Nascar, golf, Jeopardy, recumbent bike riding and playing with his granddaughter, Lacey. 

Survivors include his loving wife, Linda; son, Benjamin E. Carter (Charlie Liu) of San Francisco, CA; daughter, Jamie J. Weisse; granddaughter, Lacey A. Carr-Weisse; sisters, Sandi (Ken) Douglas and Connie (Rick) Laleman; several nieces and nephews. 

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park with a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, in the name of Bruce E. Carter. 

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