Lyle F. Stofferahn, age 84, of 1122 Kochs LN, formerly of Hot Springs Village, AR, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1928 in Holstein, IA, the son of Ferdinand and Edna (Carlson) Stofferahn. He married June E. Binette on July 29, 1950. She preceded him in death. He later married Eula Mae Veeder. She survives.

Mr. Stofferahn worked in industrial sales for Upham and Walsh Lumber in Des Plaines, IL. Mr. Stofferahn served in the United States Marines during WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of the Catholic Faith. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. After his retirement, Lyle, along with his wife, June, moved from Palos Heights, IL to Hot Springs and began traveling the country in their RV. Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was loved by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Richard Stofferahn of Kissimmee, FL; Denise Toms and her husband Richard of Mt. Morris, IL; Diane Kasparie and her husband Michael of Maywood, MO; and Linda Anderson and her husband Brian of Austin, TX
SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Keith Toms, Amanda Toms, Andrew Kasparie and his wife Elizabeth; Jill Kasparie; Kelly Kasparie and her fiance’ Joel Jellings; Amy Anderson and Kerry Anderson
ONE GREAT-GRANDCHILD: Cameron Kasparie.
ONE BROTHER: Dale Stofferahn and his wife Velma and
ONE SISTER: Shirley Scully and her husband Frank
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Wayne and Merle Stofferahn and a sister: Carol Louise.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:30 at the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.