Edward "Ed" Stahl

Edward "Ed" Stahl, 80, of Somonauk passed away October 12th, 2026, in Dekalb, IL. He was born on December 21st, 1945, in Sandwich the son of William and Aileen (Dannewitz) Stahl. He married Ann Marie Fox on January 6th 1973 at St. John Baptist Catholic in Somonauk. They went on to be married for 53 years. He was a member of the Somonauk Lions Club, and International Moose Lodge 1016. Ed was a volunteer as well as serving on the board of trustees for Somonauk Fire Department for over 50 years. He was a lifelong member at St. John Lutheran church. Ed sold and delivered fuel for Northern FS for nearly 30 years, worked driving concrete truck for Tri-County in Sandwich for 15 years. He enjoyed participating in Wednesday night bowling league in Sandwich. He was an avid stock car racing fan. Most of all Ed loved spending time with family and attending their sporting events and activities.

He survived by his wife of 53 years Ann. His children, Dan (Janna) Stahl of Batavia, Tom Stahl of Somonauk, Jim Stahl of Somonauk, Laura (Jeff) Barnes of Somonauk, and Ben Stahl of Earlville. His Grandkids, Owen Stahl, Lane Stahl, Wyatt Stahl, Alex Barnes, Kira Barnes, Addyson Barnes, Tyler Stahl, and Meridith Stahl. His Siblings, Karol Grandgeorge, and Doug (Linda) Stahl and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Aileen Stahl, His brother Bill and sister-in-law, Sara Jane Stahl, His brother-in-law Roger Grandgeorge, and several other brothers and sisters in laws.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, from 2pm-6pm at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, Illinois. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church at 10am followed by burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Somonauk, IL and the Somonauk Fire Department.

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Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404

Somonauk, IL 60552

815-498-2363