John J. Stukel

John J. Stukel Sr., 68. Beloved husband of Julie nee Allen; loving father of John Jr.(Catherine) Stukel, Jane(Maurice)Syrquin, Amy(Mark)Mrugacz, Bill(Shannon)Stukel; proud grandfather of Mickey, Sam amp; Willy Syrquin, Kate, Nick and Jillian Mrugacz, Julianna Stukel and Grace and Mia Stukel; dear brother of Doris(Gordon)Nelson and Robert(Pat)Stukel; fond uncle of Brian, Janet, Bob, Shawn, Julie, Lori and Rob, and many grand nieces and nephews. Long time resident of Bensenville Illinois and most recently of Rockford. Services, Thursday, January 28, 20. Visitation 9AM, Mass 10AM, Holy Family Catholic Church, 4407 Highcrest Rd., Rockford IL 61107. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made directly to the Nature Conservancy Nachusa Grasslands Preserve, 8772 S. Lowden Rd., Franklin Grove IL or the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) Hospice at 4223 E. State St., Rockford, IL. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. Please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com