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David Stufflebeam Obituary
TRIVOLI - David Paul Stufflebeam, 79, of Trivoli passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist.
He was born on October 23, 1940, in Canton, IL, to Paul and Helen (Smith) Stufflebeam. He married Elaine Beecher on October 20, 1963, at the Farmington United Methodist Church. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Dawn of Hanna City and Dana (Bill) Guppy of Glasford, IL; three grandchildren, Lillian, BreAnn and Brogan; one great-grandchild, Callia Jane; one brother, Charles Stufflebeam; and one sister, Gayla Chockley.
David was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Howard Stufflebeam; and one sister, Elizabeth Stufflebeam.
David worked and retired from Caterpillar, Inc. on April 1, 1997. He was a farmer most of his life. David was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church. He loved animals, old country music and his children and grandchildren. David was also a die-hard Cubs fan.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Farmington United Methodist Church, where a visitation will be held an hour prior. The Rev. Walter Carlson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural Trivoli, IL.
Memorials can be made to the Farmington United Methodist Church.
To make online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Patti Bach
January 24, 2020
I am so sorry Elaine. Prayers for your family
Colleen Rafferty-Crowley
January 23, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Elaine. I am sorry for your loss and hope the memories of your life together bring you comfort.
Michelle Homan
January 23, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts to all. Marvin and Michelle Homan and family
Pam Lindstrom
January 22, 2020
Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss. I probably haven't seen Dave since we were in HS, but I do remember him. Hope that you are doing well. Pam (Davis) Lindstrom
clifford oliver
January 22, 2020
Praying for his family, that they will be consoled by Jesus and feel His presence. One of many of those who worked with Dave at Cat.
Michelle Meehan
January 21, 2020
Prayers to the family at this difficult time. Dave was a wonderful guy. Treated me as one of his own. Love you all.
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