F. Gene Sughroue

1930 - 2014

F. GENE SUGHROUE, 83 DAKOTA - Francis Eugene Sughroue, 83, of Dakota passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1930, in Rock Run Township, the son of John and Emma (Schopf) Sughroue. On Feb. 27, 1954, he married D. Elaine Lee at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in rural Davis. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1992. Gene graduated from St. Thomas Catholic High School, Rockford, in 1948. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Irish Grove rural Davis and the American Legion Post of Pecatonica. Gene loved gardening and then selling his produce. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Bart Sughroue of Dakota; seven grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; son-in-law, John Hallmark of Columbia TN; one sister, Jane (Bruce) Banks of Dakota; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; daughter, Leah Hallmark; son, Bert Sughroue; three sisters, Lois Banks, Mary Ann Lynch and Marcella Hannah; and three brothers, Tom, Don, and Jerome Sughroue. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Irish Grove, with Msgr. Eric Barr officiating. Burial will be at the St. Patrick's Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name. Gene's family invites friends to leave a condolence or share a memory at www.daughenbaughfh.com.