Tracy J. Newnam Obituary (1958 - 2010)

Tracy J. Newnam, 51, died at 2:50 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 26, 1958 in Igloo, SD. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Marilyn (Jacobson) Newnam. Married the former Mary Broxterman in Geneseo, IL on January 9, 1988. Employed as Vice President of Product Development by Danfoss in Loves Park, IL. Member of Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Graduated from NIU receiving a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Survivors include; wife, Mary (Broxterman) Newnam, daughter, Kyra Newnam, son, Kyle Newnam, all of Rockton, IL, parents, Gene and Marilyn Newnam, Geneseo, IL, sister, Sandi (Louie) Ferdon, Plainfield, IL, brother, Dave (Lisa) Newnam, Idaho Falls, ID, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Newnam, maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral ceremonies at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010 at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL with the Reverend Rick Wagner of St. Andrew Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2010 in Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo, IL with the Rev. Dr. Arthur Bergren officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be given to Tracy J. Newnam Memorial