Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Stockton, Illinois
May 11, 1942 – Nov 19, 2024
David L. Sloan, age 82, of Lanark, IL passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Allure of Mt. Carroll. He was born in Muscatine, IA on May 11, 1942 to the late Francis and Violet (Carlson) Sloan. David married Karen Diffenderfer on August 10, 1963 at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in Lanark.
He was a 1960 graduate of Lanark High School. David was a member of the Carroll County Mounted Patrol and Lanark Trinity Lutheran Church. He farmed, worked security at Lake Carroll, and retired as supervisor from Rolling Hills after 41 years. David loved horses, especially the draft horses at local fairs. He also loved yard work, maintaining the apple orchard at Rolling Hills, and traveling to the Amish Community in Indiana with his wife, Karen. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He would travel all over the country watching their sporting events.
David is survived by his wife, Karen Sloan of Lanark; his daughters, Denise (Jerry) Ihrig of Princeton, IL, Diane (Steven) Scofield of Nekoosa, WI, Dawn (Andrew) Rothschadl of Waunakee, WI, and Darci (Brian) Bauman of Appleton, WI; his grandchildren, Emilee, Marlee (Ryan), Logan (Jessica), Christopher, Zachary, Adam, Sophia, and William; and his brothers, Jim (Carol) Sloan of Mims, FL and Murray (Dale) Sloan of Titusville, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The family would like to thank Allure of Mt. Carroll and FHN Hospice for their care. A memorial fund has been established for FHN Hospice and the activities department at Allure of Mt. Carroll.
Read MoreKaren and family so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was such a nice man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Throop Sieferman
November 22, 2024 | Fairview Heights, IL | Acquaintance
What a wonderful man he was. Lots of great memories. Our thoughts & prayers to Karen & the rest of his wonderful family! We love you all!
Terri Teuber
November 22, 2024 | Forreston, IL | Friend
KAREN : To The Entire Family, Please Accept My Condolences.
Larry Warren
November 22, 2024 | Friend
Condolences to Karen, family and friends! “Cousin” David will be missed.
Miriam Wagner Hedlund
November 22, 2024 | Rockford, IL | Family
Karen and girls I'm so sorry. I miss him and all of you and think of you often. This makes my heart hurt.
Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I loved that old man.
Love Beth Ann
Beth Brinkmeier - Goldsmith
November 22, 2024 | Winslow, IL | Friend
Karen, Darci, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Praying for comfort and peace to you all during this hard time.
Heather Gaul
November 21, 2024 | Lanark, IL | Classmate
He was a very good person to work with and he will be miss a lot.
Ann Phillips
November 21, 2024 | Stockton, IL | Friend
To Karen and the girls, oh how your dad made me laugh when Karen brought me to the farm after work many years ago, he was the best. Densie, Diane, Dawn and Darci, I knew and felt the pride your father had for each of you and how he will be missed. I will remember the love and how he made me feel welcome. A great Dad and a great friend.
Matie Suggs
November 21, 2024 | Freeport, IL | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Cherish all the great memories! Dave loved to hunt. Ellis C, Howard D and Dave had many chases in the Loran hills. He will be greatly missed.
Mike Dinderman
November 21, 2024 | Pearl City, IL | Friend
