Tyler Michael Maurer

Tyler Michael Maurer, 22, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025. Tyler was born in Rockford to Tyrone “Ty” Maurer and Merideth “Merri” Maurer on May 12, 2003. Tyler was kindhearted, with the occasional sarcastic remark. He always had a smile on his face. Tyler loved to spend time at Wisconsin Dells, and also loved the experience he had going out west to see Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Whenever he got the chance, he loved spending time and swimming at his grandparents’ house. Above all else, Tyler enjoyed spending time on his PlayStation 5 with games such as Call of Duty, GTA 5, and Minecraft to name a few.

He is survived by his parents, Ty (Melissa) Maurer and Merri Maurer; siblings, Taylor Lawrence, Sierra Maurer, Johnathon Lewis, Stephanie Erickson, and Stacy Lewis; grandparents, Michael and Dawn Maurer, and Gerald and Nancy Lawrence; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family members, and friends; furry friends, dogs, Gracie and Itty Bitty, cat, Cookie, who he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marie Lawrence.

Tyler was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens privately surrounded by his family.