Dennis Ray Cradduck went home to the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014, while surrounded by his wife and children at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.
He was born September 21, 1946, in Mendota, Illinois to Earl and Erma (Mittan) Cradduck. He married Anita Hawbaker in Lee, Illinois on November 20, 1965. He is survived by his wife, his brother, Kenneth Cradduck of Paw Paw, Illinois, his daughter Chantel (Jim) Jones of Peoria, Illinois, and his son, Carson (Vicky) Cradduck of Mount Prospect, Illinois. He was a proud “Poppa” to four grandchildren: Payton Smith and Cooper Jones, and Riley and Luke Cradduck.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents, his father and mother-in-law Reuben and Lucille Hawbaker, one brother-in-law Reuben “Buzz” Hawbaker, and two sisters-in-law Mary Ann Hawbaker and Lonnie Cradduck.
Dennis was a financial advisor for 21 years, most recently working for Regal Investment Advisors in Rockford. He achieved the distinction of Million Dollar Roundtable twice in his career.
Dennis farmed for over 40 years near Paw Paw, retiring in 2006. He was a director of the Lee County Farm Bureau for 15 years, serving as president from 1981 – 1988. He raised registered Angus cattle, showing them with his family in many state and national shows. He was an elected representative to the Lee County Board for 17 years. He held various church council roles at First Lutheran in Lee, coached Little League baseball, and was a member of the Paw Paw Lions Club, the Friends of Massey Harris, and the Illinois and National Angus Associations. For the last three years, he attended Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford.
Dennis enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors, as well as displaying them in collector events across the state. Dennis loved to travel, experience new things, and meet new people. He felt extremely blessed to have seen many beautiful places with Anita, as well as his children and grandchildren. He was also an avid gardener, finding joy in tending to his rose, lily and tulip beds.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 13 at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Road, Rockford, Illinois. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Paw Paw.
For information, contact Torman Funeral Home 815-627-3811 or www.TormanFuneralHome.com.
I was out of town when Dennis passed away. We had many conversations about his angus cattle and farm activities. He was not only a good friend but an excellent. client You have my sympathy.
Bill McEniry, DVM Ashton
I am so sorry that Dennis is gone. I enjoyed working with him at Thrivent (F/K/A Aid Association for Lutherans). He was a gentleman who really cared for his clients and his family, especially Anita. He expressed this many times verbally but also in his actions. I pray for God’s blessings on all of you.
My deepest sympathy for your the passing of your Husband and Father
Dear Carson & Vicky,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care.
Carson,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Take care.
Carson, Vicky, Riley and Luke,
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.