John Stiger

John Stiger obituary, Tucson, AZ

John Stiger

John Stiger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 10, 2025.
John Earl "Johnny" Stiger, age 72, passed away on November 23, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Born on October 29, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, Johnny was the son of Roy Stiger Sr. and Dorothy K. (DeFraine) Stiger.

Johnny's life was rooted in family and hard work. He found joy in spending time with those closest to him and had a special bond with his beloved dog. His dedication to both his loved ones and his work left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dorothy; his brothers Roy Jr. and James Stiger; and his sisters Cindy Glasscock, Jane (DeFraine) Carlock, and Sandra (Stiger) Courtway.

Johnny is survived by his brother Jerry Minchey and his son Ronnie Peacock. He is also remembered fondly by several nieces and nephews whose lives he touched over the years.

A Celebration of Life and burial will be held on July 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery in Bartonville, Illinois.

May Johnny's memory bring comfort to all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 26, 2025, at 01:00 PM at Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery 6614 W Smithville RD. We will have a burial of Cremains at this time

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