Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Stockton, Illinois
Dec 8, 1926 – Jul 21, 2017 (Age 90)
Burdelle “Fuzzy” Steffens, age 90 of Stockton, IL, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born December 8, 1926; the son of the late Farlow and Vera (Posey) Steffens. He attended Stockton Schools. Fuzzy married Marlene Keller on September 30, 1961.
He had served stateside as an Army Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Kraft Foods for over 25 years and worked for Schaumberger Trucking. Fuzzy also did woodworking, carpentry and handy work. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lena and of the American Legion in Stockton. He enjoyed collecting cookbooks and watching westerns, especially ones with John Wayne. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Steffens of Stockton; son, Lee (Eugenia) Steffens of Shoreview, MN; daughter, Penny (Richard) Duchow of Stockton; grandchildren, Katelyn Steffens, Jonathan (Laura) Steffens, Randall (Tiffanie) Duchow, and Rebecca Duchow; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Delbert & Lloyd.
Don was so glad he was able to visit with Cousin Fuzzy last summer. We will miss his sense of humor and great smile. Our thoughts are with you.
Don and Mary Steffens
August 06, 2017 | Otis, OR
So sorry to hear this, Fuzz was a great man. Had some good times following the SHS band. RIP you early bird coffee drinker.
The Ockermans
August 01, 2017
Fuzzy and Marlene were wonderful neighbors to my Mother In Law. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Family.
Gary & Sharon Underwood
July 28, 2017 | Stockton, IL
I worked with "Fuzzy" for 5 years at the Kraft Whey Plant 1969-1973. Super fella to work with !!
Jerry Fritz
July 25, 2017 | Walnut, IL
Fuzzy was a corker! And we will miss him. Rest in peace.
Pastor Carole Andres
July 24, 2017
Marlene & Becky, Sorry for your loss.
Charlice Steien
July 24, 2017 | Warren, IL
Fuzzy will be greatly missed but he touched a lot of lives in his 90 years.
Dale Heinkel
July 23, 2017 | Effingham, IL