Todd Borsch

PRINCETON — Todd Ira Borsch, 53, of Princeton passed away in his home on Wednesday, April, 11, 2018.

Todd was born in Paw Paw, Mich., on Aug. 22, 1964, to James and Faustine (Leonard) Borsch. He married Maria Caingod on Oct. 21, 2006, in Lawton, Mich.

Todd was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1982. He studied at Illinois Valley Community College, receiving an associate degree in manufacturing technology. He worked as a quality analyst and lead auditor at LCN/Allegion. He was also a member of the Richard Widmark Group.

Todd was a music lover and a diehard Beatles fan. Every year, he went to Liverpool and played at the Cavern Club for the International Pop Overthrow Fest with friends. He had a vast collection of vinyl records, old bikes and guitars, and pictures of his hometown, Princeton. He was in many bands, including The Jeremy Band, Elite, Starfire Rize, Elementary Penguins, Lemon Clocks, Home Brew, The Ringles, The Gilligans and 212. He loved composing and recording his songs in his basement studio, as well as performing as a studio artist for several bands.

Todd loved history and was a founder of the group “All Borsch Created Equal” on Facebook. He was also a contributing writer to the Bureau County Republican newspaper, his column titled “Headlines from the Past.”

Todd was a great father, a loving husband and the best provider. He will truly be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Maria Borsch, and one son, Jeremy Borsch, both of Princeton; two brothers, James (Doris) Borsch of Wheaton and Robert (Anne) Borsch of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one sister, Juanita (Robert) Cretsinger of Battle Creek, Mich.; and one granddaughter, Calina Durey Borsch.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, James and Faustine Borsch; a sister, Julie Borsch; and his grandmother, Dorothy Leonard, who was always so special to him. His other maternal and paternal grandparents also preceded him.

Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Jeremy Morris. Visitation will precede the service, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be directed to the education fund for Todd’s son, Jeremy Borsch.

Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.