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1955
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2017
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Craig Duffield Obituary
He was born Dec. 18, 1955 in Sycamore, Illinois, son of the late Dale J. and Beth (Gothard) Duffield.
On Sept. 13, 1975, he married Jean E. McEvers and she survives.
He was pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Ridgway for the last 19 years and had also worked at Allegheny Coatings for four years. He graduated from Malta High School in Illinois and received his Master of Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary.
He was a foster parent for 30 years, a member of the Ridgway Clergy Association, a member of the Evangelical Covenant District 9 Pastors, a Cub and Boy Scout Leader in Illinois with Pack 123 in Malta, and Troop 45 in Sycamore, and a Cub and Boy Scout Leader in Ridgway with Pack 92 and Troop 93. He was a member of the Malachi and Only By Grace worship bands. He participated in numerous community outreach activities for many years - Baccalaureate Bible Studies at Ridgmont, memorial services, Veterans Day programs, and church services at Ridgmont and Elk Haven.
Surviving besides his wife, Jean E. Duffield, are the following children: Matthew E. (Melissa) Duffield of Crystal, Minnesota, Elaine K. Duffield of Ridgway, Katrina S. Duffield of Ridgway, Sophia J. Duffield of Viola, Delaware, Anthony D. Duffield of Ridgway, Patrick J. Duffield of Ridgway, Nicholas L. Duffield of Ridgway and Jodi L. Duffield of Ridgway; three grandchildren, Lidia R. Duffield, Anna E. Duffield and Riley E. Duffield; four brothers, Gary (Peggy) Duffield of Vista, California, Dean (Judi) Duffield of Minnesota, Dennis (Berna) Duffield of Joliet, Illinois and Todd (Karen) Duffield of Aurora, Illinois; three sisters, Sharon (Bill) Beckman of St. Charles, Illinois, Sue (Jerry) Sapp of Bartlett, Illinois and Kay Duffield of Patomac, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William J. Duffield; and one brother, Donald Duffield.
A Memorial Service for The Rev. Craig W. Duffield will be held at the Evangelical Covenant Church on Tuesday Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Garth McGrath, Superintendent of the Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Friends will be received at the Thompson Funeral Home Monday, Jan. 9 from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Camp Mission Meadows, 5201 Route 430, Dewillville, N.Y. 14728 or to the Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church Scholarship Fund, 6900 N. Haggerty Rd., Suite 90, Canton, Mich. 48187. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home. www.thompsonfuneralhomepa.com.
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anthony duffield
April 5, 2020
i am so crying for you
Mary Kelley
January 9, 2017
Craig was a wonderful person and I am sending prayers for comfort and strength for the entire family...my heart goes out to you all...he will be missed
Lisa
January 8, 2017
So,so sorry fro your loss Jean and family, God Bless you all. Pastor was a great,great man indeed.
Mike Engstrom
January 7, 2017
Awesome man of God, you could see it in his walk. A great Dad, Husband, and always a Friend with the time to listen. He could even play some soccer if ya needed a extra. Funny and a good guy when you needed a sounding post. Wonderful family, prayers are with you all from the Engstroms. Rest in peace Craig. Jesus loves you. God Bless Mike Engstrom n Family
Tracy Hodson
January 6, 2017
Uncle Craig was a great man and I was lucky to get to spend time with him and Aunt Jean when I would visit in the summers. It was always the best time to get to spend the night at their house. He will be greatly missed.
John Hansen
January 6, 2017
Dear Duffield Family:
I am sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Having been his band director for grade and
high school, he was always prepared, faithful and a very nice person. All of the members of the Duffield family were raised the right way by loving parents and
I was glad to have had Craig and some of his siblings in school. I knew he became a Pastor and I know he is with the Lord enjoying heaven. Our prayers are with your
family and know the Lord will give you
the comfort you seek with his passing.
God Bless, Joan and John Hansen, Malta, Il.
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