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Steven Ackmann Obituary
Born: March 6, 1960 in Huntley, IL
Died: December 6, 2023 in Hampshire, IL
Steven C. Ackmann, 63, of Hampshire, died December 6, 2023.
Steven was born March 6, 1960, the son of David and Justine Ackmann. He worked as a boiler maker and a welder. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved hanging out with his two hunting dogs. Steve loved to cook, spend time up at the lake and his greatest joy was spoiling his grandchildren. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Justine Ackmann, his sons, Jason Ackmann, and Cody (Kailey) Ackmann, daughter-in-law, Beth Ackmann, by his three grandchildren, Logan, Leah, and Owen and by his brother, Douglas (Carmel) Ackmann and by his Aunt Sandy McCarty. He was preceded in death by his father, David and by his son, Kevin.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Dr. Peggy Franklin
December 10, 2023
Steven was very kind to me in high school and at the reunions of the class of 1978. He made beautiful metal art work in Elgin, Illinois.
BRADLEY FREEMAN
December 9, 2023
Steve always made me smile! He could act gruff and be complaining about someone and then he would finish with a little grin, as if to say: "What can you do?"
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