Doris M. Tipp, 87, of Rockford passed away November 12, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1923 in Thompson, IL; the daughter of Edward and Hanna (Groezinger) Brandt. She married James E. Tipp in 1946, they divorced in 1961. Doris retired from Weyerhaeuser Company in 1986. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, reading, watching her favorite soap operas, but her true passion was spending time with her family. Survivors include daughters, Sandra Tipp, Diane (John) Doermer, siblings, Marvin (Florence) Brandt, Alma Hale, Robert Brandt, her oldest and dearest friend Ruth Bos. Elsie Bowen whom she called her adopted daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 10:00 am December 1, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Inurnment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.