Bryson John Sparrow, son of Seth and Ashley Axness Sparrow was stillborn Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, IA.

He is survived by his parents of LaHarpe, IL, grandparents, John and Pam Sparrow of LaHarpe, Mike and Dori Axness of Carpio, ND, great-grandparents, James Sparrow of LaHarpe, Patty Stinson of Andover, IL, and Angie Guvakosky of Minot, ND, and his great-great-grandfather Merritt Goddard of Rock Island, IL, along with two aunts and three uncles.

A private family service will be held at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, IL with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Contributions may be mailed to: Bryson Sparrow Memorial Fund, C/O Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 503, LaHarpe, IL 61450. Condolences may be left at www.banksandbeals.com.